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Re: Depth of Container

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>> Am sure others have gardened around pets.  Suggestions?
>>
>> TIA   Lucy in NC blpleso@cconnect.net
>Lucy,
>     If you are going to raise your garden, I can't help you because I
>have no idea how deep the boxes should be.  If however, you want to
>garden on the ground, there are a couple of products that will enable
>you to do so, even with three pets.  The first is called Fido Shock and
>is a small version of the fence charger like cattlemen put around the
>pasture to keep the bull in.  Most pet stores carry these or can order
>one for you.  The cost is approximately $50.  Run a wire low enough so
>your dogs can't scoot under and high enough so they can't step over and
>your garden is safe.  Your other choice is an underground fence system.
>These are simple to install and you can find units for as low as $100,
>though there are also units as high as $1000.  There is essentially no
>difference except in price.  The only drawback to the underground system
>is that you have three dogs which will require you buying three collars.
>I don't think the collars can be bought seperately.
>                                  Dick Russell
>                                 sitstay@hoss.rouge.net

I've actually seen these hot wires in action at my mother-in-law's house.
Even with her obnoxious bad dogs they worked wonderfully.  One or two
lessons was all it took, and then they turned the fence off.  This would
last months, and they would periodically turn it back on if someone
"forgot" or decided to test the area again.  Our smart dog still remembers
at every visit and doesn't feel any need to test the garden out.

Regards,

Laurie
San Francisco zone 10ish
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