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The coyotes know exactly* where the invisible fence begins and ends, without the benefit of ever wearing a shock collar. How do I know? Because they intentional

The coyotes know exactly* where the invisible fence begins and ends, without the benefit of ever wearing a shock collar. How do I know? Because they intentionally leave their scat on their side of the invisible fence, creating a demilitarized zone as precise and as well-observed as anything on the Korean peninsula.* Hmm.. couldn't this be just a result of the dogs not having marked the territory where the invisible fence is? As in, it's just territory essentially open for the taking?

compiler-guy 8y ago
That's exactly the point.
- bpchaps 8y ago
  What I'm saying is - it doesn't seem to be cleverness in action - just plain ol' animal instinct.
  - rdiddly 8y ago
    It's kind of like the domesticated dogs are dumbly telling them where the fence is.
    - User23 8y ago
      Most domesticated dogs really are pretty stupid. Many of the smarter breeds, like the German or Belgian Shepherd dogs have fairly recent wolf admixture.
raldi 8y ago
Indeed. It's kind of like, "The grass grows right up to the invisible fence, but won't cross it. Grass is so clever!" No, it's just not growing where there's dog pee.