Shiba Inu Forum:
Wireless fence

We want to install a wireless fence for our Shiba Inu dog as we do not want to chase after her every time she gets loose. We live in a area that the houses are close so we do not have a lot of yard and would rather use a wireless fence. Can the Shiba Inu be trained to stay inside the fence or are they too quick and will run right through the boundaries of the fence? We would rather not install a regular wire fence but this might be our only option. Any information or opinions is appreciated. Thanks

Ralph and Joan

I dont know how your shibas temperment is, but my shibas would not let a wireless fence stop them. Mine go out into a dog runthat is inside my fenced in back yard. I have chased my shibas down the street several times and its something that just isnt fun, besides being too scary. I would rather be safe than sorry.

I have Invisible Fence brand underground fencing for my Shiba, but it circles 2 acres, so its a bit different situation than yours. However it works great--after the initial training, which is by a professional provided by IF, my little character stays completely away from any contact with it! He got out once, but we found that someone had accidently unplugged it and I dont know how long it took him to figure that out! So my experience has been a good one.