Health & WellbeingAre underground fences a good affordable option for 2 pitbulls? How safe are the shock collars longer-term?
Underground fences can be an effective, safe option to keep dogs contained. You do have to be aware that it is not 100% effective for all dogs. Some dogs, if they get very zeroed in on something they want to chase, will run right through it even though they are getting zapped. It looks like your dogs are neutered, and that is key. If they are not neutered, and they catch wind of a female dog in heat, they are not going to let the underground fence stop them.
In terms of "affordable," it depends on how big of an area you're talking about and on what your idea of "affordable" is. Depending on where you are at and what you are looking for in terms of confined area, this could range from a few hundred dollars to thousands. Get a few different quotes, and ask your vet if they know of someone near you who installs them.
When used properly, (such as an underground fence), shock collars have no recognized long term negative effects. If you were to learn that one of your dogs had
Updated on August 12th, 2025