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Post by Lexie on Mar 14, 2004 1:36:21 GMT -2
It was beautiful in Virginia today so we put Lexie outside. Since our yard is not fenced in, we put her on a chain. Not knowing how she would react, we watched from inside the window. She did great---she sniffed, and watched the cars go buy. Since she did so well, we have been thinking about putting up a fence for her. Does anyone have advise on how well underground fencing works with a basset? I have heard from several people that it doesn't work well with larger dogs that they will take the bite and go right through. Any words of wisdom?
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Post by Snoopy on Mar 14, 2004 3:52:37 GMT -2
Yes my advice is DONT TAKE THE RISK a basset is a very strong scent hound and will fight to get out,, his nose will take charge of his actions, a basset in oz got past a underground fence and died on the road immediately,, on the scent of something, hang the expense build a dog proof fence. Bassets have no road sence..
Regards Harry
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Post by Bassetpup on Mar 14, 2004 5:09:11 GMT -2
Harry is exactly right. I wouldn't chance it. We don't have a fenced yard either and I am just biting the bullet and putting in a regular fence. Besides, it rivals the cost of the electric fence anyway with installation, etc. Oh, and as someone posted on DD, it doesn't keep things out...like kids, or a pet theif or other animals.
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Post by Lexie on Mar 14, 2004 13:09:26 GMT -2
Great Advice---I thought that would be what you would say----Although that was not what I was wanting to hear. Thanks for the honesty.
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