Invisible Fence® Brand systems Saskatchewan are invisible boundary systems for your yard and home! It keeps your pet out of harm's way and prevents unwanted behaviours throughout your home and yard. The systems are safe, humane, and highly recommended by Veterinarians, Behaviorists, and pet experts. Over the last 45 years, they have helped more than two million pets and their owners lead safe and harmonious lives together, and their exclusive training program allows dogs and cats to learn their boundaries without fear, distress, or behavioural harm. Invisible Fence Saskatchewan is your Trusted Saskatoon Pet fencing solution expert!
Do Invisible Fence Collars 'Shock'?
This great photo below, of a dog choosing not to "cross the line" of their invisible fence, despite some tempting moose in the yard, prompted this question on social media:
"So would it have gotten a shock if it crossed the line?"
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"It does not give them a shock. It is a sensation that they just don’t like. It is kind of like a
chalkboard to us. It doesn’t hurt us to scratch our nails down a chalkboard, but we sure as heck won’t do it because we cannot stand the feeling of it. So think of their boundary as their chalkboard. Even if I had to turn a dog's collar up onto the highest setting because he was that stubborn, the greatest amount of static in his collar is no more than when you drag your feet across the carpet. But a rate of vibration is added into it creating that sensation that they just don’t like. When we begin the training with your pets, it is on a low rate of vibration only which you and I cannot even feel in our hands.
I always put the collar in the owner's hand so that they can feel what they are feeling. You will look at me and tell me you don’t feel anything. And that is the point. You will watch me teach your dog to learn and understand what and where his boundaries are in a setting that you and I cannot even feel. Eventually, his collar settings will change in order to keep him within his boundaries should he be tempted to leave. But that is not done until he gets to know his boundary and which way to turn at his boundary 100%. We let him make all the mistakes while learning in a setting that we cannot feel. This way, they have a full understanding of their boundary before their settings are put to a containment level designed for each and every dog individually. Their containment settings will be customized based on their breed, size, age, and personality. Perhaps one of your dogs is timid and the other one is the opposite. Then their collars will be set very differently. The training will be done differently as well."
Solange Continued...
"This is one of the many reasons that makes us so different from anything else out there. Because we have the ability to set the collar on a low rate of vibration only allowing the dog to learn. Dogs thrive on their training. They love to learn new things. So when they get to learn something that is only making them aware but not startling or scaring them at all. Research has been done with invisible fence brand products where researchers and veterinarians hooked dogs up to machines that measured their heart rates and stress levels. Not one single dog was ever under any kind of stress or duress while going through the training. Because it is done in such a kind and gentle way. This is why animal behaviourists and veterinarians support invisible fence brand products and the training. The training was designed by animal behaviourists specifically to go with our systems. Thank you for asking this question. I hope that this was helpful. You can call me anytime and I can explain further."
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Keeping your pet healthy is your #1 priority
Gravol - Is It Safe for Your Pet?
Just like some people, your pets can get motion sickness. That is never a good thing when you’re trying to get somewhere and "Fluffy" upchucks in the vehicle. A common medication that people use for themselves is Gravol (main ingredient dimenhydrinate) and vets often get phone calls asking if they can give it to their pet.
Like most medications, there are contradictions in some pets. It should be avoided in pets with glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, seizure disorders, cardiovascular disease or hypertension. With some pets, it can have some adverse effects and they can become hyperactive, cause vomiting, diarrhea, or central nervous system depression (heart rate and respiration rate can decrease.)
Lethargy is seen quite often (which in some pets may be a good thing while traveling). It is more effective in dogs than in cats. VCA Frontier suggests giving them the medication 20 to 30 minutes before traveling. The dose recommended is between 4 to 8 mg for every kg by mouth and it can be given up to every 8 hours if needed.
Example: 6.4 kg dog can be given a 25mg tablet. Always try at the very lowest dose to make sure they have no adverse reactions first.
Make sure to never ever give a human medication to an animal unless you double check to make sure it is safe to give with a veterinary medical professional.
Keeping your pet healthy is your #1 priority
The Experts Explain Proper Pet ID Options
It is always a good idea to have some form of Identification on your pet especially when traveling.
Here are some pros and cons of each:
Microchip
Pros:
- Permanent Identification
- Most common Identification Nationally
- If theft occurs cannot be removed
Cons:
- Slightly painful application
- Can migrate from the original site
- Owners contact information must be updated to be of use
- Need a universal scanner to be identified
Tattooing
Pros:
Cons:
- Can fade or become illegible
- Can only be done under anesthetic
- Province-specific and only used for ID in Canada
- Relies on Veterinary Clinics record keeping
- Owners need to update contact information
- Visible on pet
Pros:
Cons:
- Can be easily lost or removed; Not permanent
Keeping your pet healthy is your #1 priority
Are you ready for tick season?
Tick season can last about 7 months of the year! Ticks start to appear in +4 temperatures. Most of the ticks that have been submitted for testing from our area are American Dog Ticks (Also known as Wood Ticks) but a few found are the Blacklegged Ticks (also known as Deer Ticks). The ones we are more concerned about are the Blacklegged Ticks, although more commonly found in British Columbia they have been known to migrate here; these are the ones that have the potential to carry the bacteria that can cause Lyme Disease. Fortunately, we can vaccinate our canines against this potentially harmful disease. If you tend to travel to highly wooded or grassy areas, live on a farm or take your furry friend camping this is an excellent prevention we have available. The bacteria is often transferred to the animal if the tick is attached for more than 2 to 3 days so using a parasiticide or repellent such as Nexguard, Bravecto or Advantix is also a great preventative.
Lyme Disease is caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium and is spread by infected ticks. It can be very difficult to observe the signs as they are not always obvious, symptoms can include:
- Stiff walk with an arched back
- Sensitivity to touch
- Difficulty breathing
- Fever, lack of appetite, and depression
- Superficial lymph nodes close to the site of the infecting tick bite may be swollen
- Lethargy (tiredness)
- Painful joints/lameness-can be seen as "Shifting-Leg Lameness"
- Renal Failure-vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite, weight loss, increased urination and thirst, and abnormal fluid buildups
- Heart abnormalities are reported, but rare
- Nervous system complications (rare)
Treatment consists of antibiotics for extended periods of time as an outpatient unless in renal failure (then may need to be hospitalized). Some cases even with the antibiotics the infection can reoccur at a later time and still cause damage. The best medicine is prevention!