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.

A Virginia man took “you kids get off of my lawn” to new levels by putting up an electric fence near a spot where students wait for the school bus.

4. Use Landscaping as a Barrier. Plant thick shrubs or hedges inside the fence line. Not only do they add beauty and privacy, but they also increase the difficulty of getting close enough to jump.

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 ...

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.