No, all pet fencing systems are electronic dog fences, not to be confused with electric dog fences. There's really no such thing as "electric dog fences". Electric fences are barriers usually found in ranching or livestock-management settings which use an electrified wire at the boundary.

Fences from Dogwatch and other pet containment fence systems are radio dog fences and not electric dog fences. They are pet fencing that uses an electronic radio signal to keep your dog IN a designated containment area, such as a yard, or OUT of an area. The stimulation your dog receives comes only from the collar and it will not hurt or cause pain to your pet.

No. All hidden fences systems emit a correction that is less than 25% of the energy found in a static electricity shock that most people have experienced. This type of stimulation has been used in dog training for over 40 years. And the amount of correction can be adjusted so that a dog receives the appropriate level of stimulation for its size. DogWatch products are used and recommended by veterinarians. Ask yours.