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OK, so a lady (who shall remain nameless) told us about an incident with her dog and his IUC-5100 remote training and fence collar – the Innotek IUC-5225. (The IUC-5100 is a Contain ‘N’ Train combined remote trainer and fence product). The collar and remote are shown below:

She has a very powerful dog who gets out of the yard and can cause havoc. When she first got her Contain ‘N’ Train unit, she was using only the training collar since the fence wasn’t installed yet. So, she’d put the training collar on the dog and let him outside, always keeping the remote nearby.

She realized she hadn’t seen him in a while, so she started calling his name. He didn’t answer. She went running around to his normal spots in the yard. Not there. She thought he’d got out again, so she started the collar stimulation. Nothing. All the way up to nine. Nothing. Then she walked around the corner of the house to see him sat, looking a little dishevelled, right where he’d been the whole time. By the back door!

She said he’s been a different dog ever since, but please, please, all of you out there: don’t allow the panic to set in. Act quickly and decisively if you think he’s trying to escape, but make sure he really is!

We have a friend who has a particularly stubborn dog. We guess he’s a Catahoula/Mastiff mix because of his size and looks. He’s a sweet and loving family pet, but outside the fence, there’s no doubt that he can be a bad boy! His favorite tricks are chasing ATVs, cars, and cyclists and generally making a nuisance of himself. He’s over 100lbs and possibly the fastest dog I’ve ever seen!

Our friend has a wood fence, but the dog in question is also an escape artist. He would be out there in the yard, she’d turn around, look back and he was gone! She asked us what we recommend and we suggested an Innotek IUC-5100 Contain ‘N’ Train which is a combined dog fence and remote trainer.

She is happy to report that the dog has responded well to both the fence and trainer. Best news is that it is over 6 months since he last escaped!

I was thinking today about those dogs that attempt to rush through a fence. Sometimes people call us to ask for the “most powerful” system we have. While it is true that we do sell a Stubborn Dog Electric Fence, it is so important that you observe some basic guidelines. We know your dog can misbehave, but they can’t talk, so their communications skills are a little limited!

If you have a misbehaving dog, we suggest you contact your veterinarian to find a behaviorist, or look up a local dog trainer. It is possible you may be trying to punish your dog into compliance, or to put it another way, you are using pain compliance.

• Train your dog in a positive way
• Make him aware of the flags and the fence boundary
• He should be rewarded for doing the right thing
• Let him know that there are penalties for doing the wrong thing
• Give him enough exercise – 45 minutes, twice per day
• Don’t loose your temper
• Get her/him spayed or neutered
• Take him for walks outside the fence boundary (take the receiver collar off first)

The last bullet is about getting him socialized in the neighborhood. This way you introduce him to the sites, sounds and smells, while he is on the leash, under control and in what Cesar Milan calls a “calm submissive” state. This is just an introduction, so if in doubt, consult a professional.

What is it you do to keep your dog safely contained in your own yard? How do you keep him well behaved outdoors?

We were contacted by a lady that wanted to control two large dogs. The pet owner has 6 dogs, but said that the labs were a little badly behaved and she wanted something that would work to control them.

Initially she had looked at the PetSafe PDBDT-305 Big Dog Trainer since it is designed for dogs 40 lbs plus. She asked if this was the correct product and we told her that the PetSafe PDBDT-305 is an excellent unit, but is designed for only one dog.

For her situation, two large dogs, on a budget, and needing a range of 150 yards or less, we recommended the Innotek BT-502A Two-Dog Remote Trainer. This is an excellent device for pet owners with two dogs since it comes complete with two waterproof rechargeable collars and an easy to use remote.

She purchased the Innotek BT-502A and is very happy with the performance of this remote trainer. As with all of our collars, trainers and fences, the unit was shipped from stock with free shipping.