I don't understand the backyards in North Carolina - help please! (rent, illegal)

[dcgrl]

We don't have a fence, nor do we want one. But I'd be grateful if our neighbors installed one to keep their wandering dog from messing in our yard...

[raccemup]

There are plenty of reasons why an invisible fence just isn't enough protection IMO. First of all, yes your pets can jump through and I'd be terrified of them getting hit by a car. That did happen to a friend of mine, and her dog died. Very tragic and sad and it's not worth it IMO. Also, a person may want to keep their kids in their yard. More than anything, keeping other animals out is the most important thing. Maybe not even strays but peoples' dogs can accidentally escape. Not all dogs are friendly. Maybe some people don't want their neighbors huge dog killing their little dog. The thing I'm trying keep out of my yard more than anything is other peoples' kids. ALL dogs can bite! ALL DOGS, I dont' care how friendly or cute you think they are. So I'm not about to take even a remote chance that some stupid kid wanders into my yard and hits my dog with a rock or something and gets bitten because regardless of the fact that the kid was trespassing, you know how that story ends...

[PDXmom]

Originally Posted by southernlady5464

I do want to screen the creek in back...considering using bamboo as my option instead. Liz

Ooooo! I love bamboo! In my old neighborhood in Portland someone had just put up this GREAT bamboo fence, capped with redwood at the top and bottom. It was FABULOUS! I took pictures thinking I'd recreate it here, but it turns out my HOA has VERY strict standards on what a fence can look like. I should have known but the whole HOA thing is new to me.

I still might make a mini version of it to screen in the bottom of my deck.

[wanderintonc]

I agree that an invisible fence is not enough protection. As a letter carrier, I consider an invisible fence to be non-existant. If the dog is out, it is not a safe place to deliver. I defenitely recommend a solid fence, for everyone's safety, including the animal.

[alice_61]

That warning about bamboo is oh so true. Don't get the spreading kind!!!

[Dave O]

Originally Posted by dcgrl

We don't have a fence, nor do we want one. But I'd be grateful if our neighbors installed one to keep their wandering dog from messing in our yard...

Why don't you just tell your neighbors to keep their dog in their yard? If they still don't then call animal control or shoot it.

[Angel_038]

Originally Posted by dcgrl

We don't have a fence, nor do we want one. But I'd be grateful if our neighbors installed one to keep their wandering dog from messing in our yard...

My neighbors dog did same thing and we put up fence but were anyways but now her dog comes and pees on our fence. I like my neighbor but gonna talk to her about it. I am gonna be paiting it white and by the time i am done doing that, it will be yellow..lol. My dog loves the fenced in yard. We would not of put one up but we have a dog.

[LuvsTexas]

Originally Posted by Dave O

Why don't you just tell your neighbors to keep their dog in their yard? If they still don't then call animal control or shoot it.

I seriously hope you're kidding with the "shoot it" comment. There are plenty of other ways to resolve that situation other than resorting to cruelty.

Anyway, after reading through the posts and doing some research I have also decided that an invisible fence probably isn't a good option for us. I honestly hadn't thought about that fact that other dogs can get in, even if ours couldn't get out (unless they really wanted to, then I think they absolutely would escape). I would be a wreck anytime my two boxers were outside worrying that another dog would come harrass them or even kids. Our female can be very aggressive if she thinks her family is being threatened, so I think we'd better only consider moving into a neighborhood that allows privacy fences. Maybe after our two dogs pass on to doggie heaven many years from now we'll move to a house with no fence and enjoy all the nature Durham has to offer!

[Dave O]

Originally Posted by LuvsTexas

I seriously hope you're kidding with the "shoot it" comment. There are plenty of other ways to resolve that situation other than resorting to cruelty.

If an animal (or a person for that matter) comes onto my property and threatens my family then yes, I will shoot it if necessary.

[Desdemona123]

Originally Posted by Dave O

If an animal (or a person for that matter) comes onto my property and threatens my family then yes, I will shoot it if necessary.

The dog was going potty in the neighbors yard...not threatening them. In that case, you would be the one in trouble for shooting it.