An electric fence can be useful for keeping out raccoons, squirrels, chipmunks, porcupines, woodchucks, rabbits, possums, and wild hogs. Electric fences deliver a shock when touched.

Man Builds Electric Fence but Dog Outsmarts Him Instantly. Published Jun 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. By . Lucy Notarantonio is Newsweek's Senior Lifestyle and Trends Reporter, based in Birmingham, UK.

Frustrated homeowner installs electric fence to keep neighbor kids from throwing trash on his lawn. Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Man installs electric fence to stop kids from leaving trash in yard.

Electric fences must be surrounded by a decorative, non-electric, perimeter fence. The ordinance goes into effect on Sunday, Aug. 27. To see a full list of restrictions and regulations regarding ...

Some businesses want to use electric fences to prevent crime. However, Tacoma’s Planning Commission is recommending that the City Council deny the application.