Thread: Electric fence to keep dogs out of garden

Dan

To stop pups chewing wrong things in house - furniture, venetian cords, etc - we paint them with a dilute mixture of about six drops of Tabasco sauce in a spoonful of water. Dogs quickly learn that they do not like chillies and keep away from anything that smells of chillies.

To keep them off new plantings we just put a teaspoon of Tabasco in a litre of water and spry the plants. Needs respraying after rain or heavy hosing.

Remember, the dogs sense of smell is one hundred times more sensitive than ours.

Good luck

Try these links.


http://www.gallagher.com.au/portable...mktprodid=1779

http://www.gallagher.com.au/portable...mktprodid=1129

http://www.daken.com.au/electric_fencing_energisers.htm

When I want to keep the dog of the garden I use some star posts and run 2 rows of that white cord with the wire running through it around the garden and connect it up to the energizer and usually it only needs one hit from it and he wont go near the garden again.

I was looking at buying an energizer but Im not sure on what ratings they come in and what one would be best suited for medium size dogs. (Im assuming you can get different strenght energizers as no doubt it would require a little more power to keep a bull in a paddock than keeping a pet Chihuahua of your vegie patch)

Originally Posted by dan76n

I was looking at buying an energizer but Im not sure on what ratings they come in and what one would be best suited for medium size dogs. (Im assuming you can get different strenght energizers as no doubt it would require a little more power to keep a bull in a paddock than keeping a pet Chihuahua of your vegie patch)

I think you will find they all put out about the same boot because they are all designed to control livestock not dogs but that they will do.

Just buy the cheapest you can get because it will control the dog. Mine is a mains power one but the solar powers portable ones will give the same kick.

Used a lec fence thirty five years ago to keep a mouch from wandering through mothers veggie garden. Thought a bit in advance and placed some plastic super bags down at the entrance to the walkways between beds, and some old ali flywire on top with a couple of bricks to hold it down. This was to allow human and barrow access while keeping the poor devil out.

Then cut some garden stakes about 18 inches long and knocked them in about 3 feet apart arround the outer edge of the plot. Got a roll of copper meter seal wire that we had been given and ran that around the posts, dropping down to the ali pads, and coming back up the other side. Got out the old 12V escapement energiser and near stuffed 6V motorbike battery, and set that all up beside the perimeter wire.

Poor dog came up behind to see what I was doing just as I hooked the battery into the thing, and yelped like made. As I turned to see what he was complaining about, there were blue flashes jumping about 1/2 in from the wire to Arthurs nose. Quickly disconnected battery to find dog a quivvering mess, standing there in spasm. Finally settled down enough for him to bolt off to hide. Took about two days to cajole him into coming back home. Obviously didn't reconnect the thing, but left the wire up and the pads in the walkways. He never went on the garden again.

When the dog was about 14, Mum's elderly uncle up the road became a widower and got a live in housekeeper in her late 60's. She had a small terrier, which became a regular visitor to our place and Arthurs best friend. But if she went near the veggie plot, old Artie would stay back and howl a warning, although it was 13 or more years since he got his zap.

Please be carefull, for the dogs sake.

Try these - they work

http://www.innotek.com.au/?gclid=CM3...FQ6YiQodiD4GNQ

woodcutta

We use an electric fence to keep the Irish Wolfhound from jumping the 4 ft fence. Works like a treat. Once they get a jlot they never go near the wire again. Don't even need to turnn it on anymore.

Bought mine for about $80. Just get the cheapest you can. Ensure you have a good earth.

Mine takes D batteries, but a 6 volt motorcucle battery works out a lot cheaper.

My son had a German Shepherd Labrador cross and he used to get out of his yard when he went away so he put an electric fence wire around the top of the fence and that kept him in but this dog was smart enough to know when the fence was switched off so he would get out.

So where can I get myself an energizer from? There are plenty available online but I would prefer to buy from brick and morter.

Where abouts in Q are you Dan? I have a energiser
(4x D cells) that is available for loan.

It just takes one hit and the dog won't come back
for seconds.

Thanks for the offer Barry, Im pretty keen to buy one as we have a few differnt spots in our yard we would like to test over time. We also intend to build again in a couple of years and no doubt will need one then aswell. Im at the northen end of the goldcoast if that helps anyone in regards to where I can purchase one from. Local pet shop sells a setup for about $250 but that seems a bit pricey when you guys are buying energisers for below $100 and gal wire is about $10 for a roll. Im sure I can come up with some stakes for less than $140.

Originally Posted by dan76n

Thanks for the offer Barry, Im pretty keen to buy one as we have a few differnt spots in our yard we would like to test over time. We also intend to build again in a couple of years and no doubt will need one then aswell. Im at the northen end of the goldcoast if that helps anyone in regards to where I can purchase one from. Local pet shop sells a setup for about $250 but that seems a bit pricey when you guys are buying energisers for below $100 and gal wire is about $10 for a roll. Im sure I can come up with some stakes for less than $140.

The best place to buy one is a rural supply company. Should be able to find one on the outskirts of Brisbane like Westfarmers or Elders Rural Supplies

or try one of these

http://www.google.com.au/search?q=ru...L_enAU250AU250

be careful how it's done, there are strict regulations concerning electric fences, as well as laws about their usage... it you use anything that could be construed as being to prevent human entry it's considered a man trap and you'll potentaily end in hot water.

i used to see an add in BH&G magazine for a radio frequency system; when the dog travelled outside a certain perimeter set up by stakes, a high pitched noise was emmitted from a device on its collar to force it to return.

it's a similar concept, less invasive to the garden, and won't hurt people.