GSD and electric horse fences

POWERSCOL · 03-07-2013, 07:09 PM

Was not sure where to post this. I have horses and smooth 5 wire fencing around the place. I also have an electric fence wire on the fence to keep the horses from pushing through the bottom. Grass is always more tasty on the other side. Emma does have a safe chain link fenced yard for now, but thinking about down the road, or when I have her out with me during pasture chores.

The other day while I had Emma out in the pasture, she got very close. I had her on a leash so I was able to pull her back. Been thinking about this for some time. I know its there and so do the horses.

While I know its harmless to the horses, how is it with dogs/puppies. I know it will knock me on my but after getting into it while installing - forgot to turn off the power

. Was kneeling down and got bit on the head

In the future I was thinking of putting up 5 foot field fencing with the hot wire on top to keep the horses off and Emma in, or use an invisible fence to keep her on the property and not mess with the smooth wire horse set up.

Thoughts would be appreciated - don't want the horses or Emma hurt

MichaelE · 03-07-2013, 07:34 PM

How much current is the voltage pushing?

sparra · 03-07-2013, 07:43 PM

We have electric fences here for our horses, goats and poddy lambs. The horse ones are more at the top but the goat/lamb ones are dog height. Luther touched it a few times as a puppy.....he is fine. just be prepared for some yelping.....they learn pretty quick where it is and don't go near it.
If you want her to be able to get through the fences I would just put it up to around the middle or higher so that it is still effective on your horses but allows her to go in and out without getting "bitten".

LoveOscar · 03-07-2013, 07:51 PM

My MILs neighbors daughter shocked the poo out of my last GSD. Charlie respected the fence and the horses. My Lab didnt, but Charlie never touched it on his own, and when the little girl touched it and him, you just heard this loud yelp and see him flying across the yard to my MILs back porch.

He knew to never leave he property though. He would never walk off even if the lot was unfenced. Some dogs are defiant though, like my Lab. He would get a running start and just slide under the bottom tape. It touched him every time, but he didnt care if he got shocked.

LO

Caitydid255 · 03-07-2013, 08:31 PM

My in-laws have electrified barbed wire and electrified wire fencing to keep the cows in. Freyja discovered it when she was about 4 months old. After the initial screeching panic, she calmed down and to this day respects the fencing. I've been shocked by the fence and can testify that it has a powerful zap (enough to keep the steers in). Freyja was fine other than her initial reaction.

POWERSCOL · 03-07-2013, 11:53 PM

Thanks so much. Ill need to check on the amps. it is a 12 volt solar system, that pulses. I know its not much as it is safe for humans - sure stings.

It is not the hot weed burner kind that my father-in-law had for his Angus cows - that system would take the hide off you.

We see the vet tomorrow, so will double check.

As for yard fencing, how high do I need to go. I have seen 4 to 6 feet?

Thanks again

huntergreen · 03-08-2013, 12:40 AM

i have seen gsd jump 4 foot fences. i have a six foot chain link area for our dogs.

Mooch · 03-08-2013, 12:42 AM

She will scream blue murder when she touches it - but then likely stay away from it.
All mine have touched the fence at one stage or another, when the kelpie was little I had to run a "dog height" electric around the inside of the yard because he fit through the ringlock squares. He learnt very quick to stay away from the "beitey" white fence.

I find the worst are the fences that operate on mains power - one of those nearly gave me a heart attack at a Stud where I worked, I had a red mark across my back through 2 layers of clothing

My yard fence is 4" - they could jump it if they tried, but so far none of my dogs in 8 years have. If I owned the place I'd prefer 6" tho

harmony · 03-08-2013, 12:51 AM

I say train the dog to stay away, it is possible

. Why would you want a dog downing horse unless it was bringing one to you

.

harmony · 03-08-2013, 12:56 AM

Heck yea a dog can bring you a horse, and you can also get a dog killed that was not trained. And yes, you can teach them (a dog) to step aside

03-07-2013, 07:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
POWERSCOL Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 201	GSD and electric horse fences Was not sure where to post this. I have horses and smooth 5 wire fencing around the place. I also have an electric fence wire on the fence to keep the horses from pushing through the bottom. Grass is always more tasty on the other side. Emma does have a safe chain link fenced yard for now, but thinking about down the road, or when I have her out with me during pasture chores. The other day while I had Emma out in the pasture, she got very close. I had her on a leash so I was able to pull her back. Been thinking about this for some time. I know its there and so do the horses. While I know its harmless to the horses, how is it with dogs/puppies. I know it will knock me on my but after getting into it while installing - forgot to turn off the power. Was kneeling down and got bit on the head In the future I was thinking of putting up 5 foot field fencing with the hot wire on top to keep the horses off and Emma in, or use an invisible fence to keep her on the property and not mess with the smooth wire horse set up. Thoughts would be appreciated - don't want the horses or Emma hurt

03-07-2013, 07:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
MichaelE Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,120	How much current is the voltage pushing? __________________ Bear, Anna, Molly, Ossie, and The Countess Lisl von Schlaf An Unhappy German is a Sour Kraut!

03-07-2013, 07:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
LoveOscar Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 71	My MILs neighbors daughter shocked the poo out of my last GSD. Charlie respected the fence and the horses. My Lab didnt, but Charlie never touched it on his own, and when the little girl touched it and him, you just heard this loud yelp and see him flying across the yard to my MILs back porch. He knew to never leave he property though. He would never walk off even if the lot was unfenced. Some dogs are defiant though, like my Lab. He would get a running start and just slide under the bottom tape. It touched him every time, but he didnt care if he got shocked. LO __________________ Oscar, in love since 12-7-12 "Charlie" Charliemandersaurusrex "Jude" Judas "Smush" Smokey

03-07-2013, 08:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Caitydid255 Master Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 604	My in-laws have electrified barbed wire and electrified wire fencing to keep the cows in. Freyja discovered it when she was about 4 months old. After the initial screeching panic, she calmed down and to this day respects the fencing. I've been shocked by the fence and can testify that it has a powerful zap (enough to keep the steers in). Freyja was fine other than her initial reaction. __________________ Freyja GSD- 6/21/10 Angus GSD-02/11/07 Bevin (princess kitty) 08/27/07 Porsche: kitty 7/2012 Teddy (collie)- 1990-09/13/2006 Franklin (collie) 1996-06/26/2006

03-07-2013, 07:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
sparra Master Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 820	We have electric fences here for our horses, goats and poddy lambs. The horse ones are more at the top but the goat/lamb ones are dog height. Luther touched it a few times as a puppy.....he is fine. just be prepared for some yelping.....they learn pretty quick where it is and don't go near it. If you want her to be able to get through the fences I would just put it up to around the middle or higher so that it is still effective on your horses but allows her to go in and out without getting "bitten".

03-07-2013, 11:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
POWERSCOL Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 201	Thanks so much. Ill need to check on the amps. it is a 12 volt solar system, that pulses. I know its not much as it is safe for humans - sure stings. It is not the hot weed burner kind that my father-in-law had for his Angus cows - that system would take the hide off you. We see the vet tomorrow, so will double check. As for yard fencing, how high do I need to go. I have seen 4 to 6 feet? Thanks again

03-08-2013, 12:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
huntergreen Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,197	i have seen gsd jump 4 foot fences. i have a six foot chain link area for our dogs.

03-08-2013, 12:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mooch Master Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 863	She will scream blue murder when she touches it - but then likely stay away from it. All mine have touched the fence at one stage or another, when the kelpie was little I had to run a "dog height" electric around the inside of the yard because he fit through the ringlock squares. He learnt very quick to stay away from the "beitey" white fence. I find the worst are the fences that operate on mains power - one of those nearly gave me a heart attack at a Stud where I worked, I had a red mark across my back through 2 layers of clothing My yard fence is 4" - they could jump it if they tried, but so far none of my dogs in 8 years have. If I owned the place I'd prefer 6" tho

03-08-2013, 12:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
harmony Knighted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 2,145	I say train the dog to stay away, it is possible . Why would you want a dog downing horse unless it was bringing one to you .

03-08-2013, 12:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
harmony Knighted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 2,145	Heck yea a dog can bring you a horse, and you can also get a dog killed that was not trained. And yes, you can teach them (a dog) to step aside

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