Dog trainer Victoria Stilwell explains why she hates dog electric fences "They can cause damage to the heart and lungs, seizures, severe psychological damage, and they are not 100% effective in keeping a dog in a yard."

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Are Electric Fences Safe for Dogs? | It's Me or the Dog

Dog trainer Victoria Stilwell explains why she hates dog electric fences ‚Äì they can cause damage to the heart and lungs, seizures, severe psychological damage, and they are no 100% effective in keeping a dog in a yard. What do you think?

Dog trainer Victoria Stilwell is best known for her work on TV including It’s Me or the Dog and Bad Dog Academy. She is a leading voice in the field of humane, force-free positive dog training, a bestselling author, and host of the Positively podcast.

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