Mike Myhal With Mandy & Susie (Click to enlarge)

Of course you do.  How can you watch your beloved dogs all moments of their outdoors day?  I know I can’t.  There are many hazards which can befall your dogs when they are unattended.  We all try to keep them safe from them, but one in particular has happened to us, and I want to share it with you so you can be aware and take precautions.

Some years ago I lived with and loved a Sheltie, Sky, and a rescued Vizsla mix, Digger.  Yes, Digger was a digger, but she generally kept her digging away from the perimeter.  Sky was a tiny blue merle with the sweetest of dispositions.  She was partially blind and  fearful of storms.  Our dogs were allowed to go indoors or out through a doggie door 24 hours a day.  The yard was fenced on 4 sides with chain link except for a wood gate over the paved driveway.

One day I arrived home after a storm to find the corner of the gate had been completely chewed and pulled away to the size of a basketball.  Two of our three dogs, Sky and Digger, were missing.  One or both of them must have become so stressed during the storm that they tore a hole big enough for both to crawl through.  We found Sky on the side of the road a few hours later.  We never found Digger, though we never stopped looking.

I tell you the nightmare of this story to emphasize the importance of keeping your pet safe…always.  I did not, and still mourn the loss of my two friends.  I will never let this happen again.  Today our dogs live within the confines of a wood privacy fence, but we also have a Hidden Fence.  Now, I know there are those who will tell you that this is cruel and animals should not be forced to wear these collars or be exposed to brutal punishment during the training.  The man in the photograph to the right is Mike Myhal, owner/operator of Pet Care – Hidden Fence.  He’s with his beloved dogs, Susie and Mandy.  Mandy, on the right, is 17.  Both these dogs are just as gentle as is Mike himself.  He has a method of training which is quite humane.  His exclusive GentleStart Method focuses on creating the least amount of stress and distress.  No other company in the hidden fence industry shares this strategy.

I can attest to the product.  Our dogs are safe and have the run of the place.  Although our Dachshunds would escape in a heartbeat if they could get to the perimeter, they busy themselves with digging mine holes in the middle of the yard instead.  That’s just where I want them.  I’ve had this fence since I lost Sky and Digger 9 years ago.  Visit Mike’s site for more information.  Give him a call if you’re still unsure.  Believe me — the peace of mind the fence gives us is worth every penny.  Want to talk more about this subject or others?  Post a comment here.  I’d like to know what you think about this fence.

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