Dog Guard of Eastern CT/RI
Your locally owned Dog Guard Pro, installing out-of-sight dog fencing across Eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island since 2013.
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Eric and Lara Orkney
Owners · Dog Guard Pro since 2013
Free quotes, no on-site visit needed
Locally owned & operated
Professional animal trainers by background
Meet Eric and Lara Orkney
Eric and Lara Orkney bring one of the most remarkable training backgrounds in the Dog Guard network. Eric trained tigers for Siegfried & Roy at The Mirage in Las Vegas and went on to run big-cat shows at Six Flags that earned 3 IAAPA 'Best Edutainment Show' awards; Lara trained marine mammals, started out in a veterinary hospital at 15, and holds a zoology degree from SUNY Oswego. The two met at Six Flags Great Adventure and launched Dog Guard of Eastern CT/RI in spring 2013, after Eric spent 3 years working alongside a top Dog Guard dealer. Between them they have worked with every kind of animal from tigers to dolphins, and today they put all of that experience into training family dogs across Eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Since 2013
Serving Eastern Connecticut & Rhode Island
5.0 stars
137 Google reviews
Tigers to dolphins
The owners' professional animal-training background
“Between the two of us we've trained everything from tigers to dolphins, and we bring all of that experience to your dog and your yard.”
“I can let my dogs run in the yard and not worry about them running down the driveway into the road.”
Grace N.
★★★★★
Hope Valley, RI
5.0 on Google Based on 137 reviewsContact Eric, Your Local Dog Guard Pro
Tell them a little about your dog and your yard. They will follow up with a free, no-pressure quote, usually within one business day.
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Dog Guard of Eastern CT/RI
Eastern Point Groton, CT 06340
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Dog fence installation across Connecticut and Rhode Island
Dog Guard of Eastern CT/RI installs and services out-of-sight fencing across Connecticut and Rhode Island.
- Fairfield County, CT
- Middlesex County, CT
- New Haven County, CT
- New London County, CT
- Tolland County, CT
- Windham County, CT
- Kent County, RI
- Washington County, RI
Financing available on every installation.
Spread the cost of your system over monthly payments. Ask Eric about current terms when they quote your yard.
Dog fence questions, answered for Dog Guard of Eastern CT/RI
What towns does Dog Guard of Eastern CT/RI cover?
Dog Guard of Eastern CT/RI serves a broad stretch of Connecticut, including New London, Windham, Tolland, Middlesex, New Haven, and Fairfield counties, plus Washington and Kent counties in Rhode Island. Based in southeastern Connecticut, the dealer has been installing Dog Guard systems since 2013, covering everything from shoreline towns to the wooded hills of the state's quiet northeastern corner.
How do I find out what Dog Guard of Eastern CT/RI would charge for my yard?
Ask for a quote, which Dog Guard of Eastern CT/RI can prepare without needing to visit your property first. Pricing depends on the yard itself: the size and shape of the area you want covered, how many dogs will wear receivers, and what the wire has to cross. Shoreline lots and inland wooded parcels price differently because they ask different things of the layout.
Can a buried dog fence run through the wooded lots common in Windham and Tolland counties?
Yes, wooded properties are a regular part of the work here. The wire can be routed along tree lines and through wooded sections, so your dog can enjoy the shade and the full property instead of being limited to the lawn. An installer who knows inland eastern Connecticut plans around roots and terrain, placing the line where it is protected and where the boundary makes sense for your dog.
Does Dog Guard of Eastern CT/RI train my dog, or is that on me?
Both, by design. The installer handles the first lessons and shows you exactly how to continue them. Dog training is part of every installation: the boundary gets flagged, your dog is introduced to the line with short positive sessions, and you leave with a simple routine to follow for the next couple of weeks. The aim is a dog who knows the yard's edges with real confidence.
What ongoing support comes after the installation?
Local support from the same dealer who installed your fence. Dog Guard of Eastern CT/RI offers a battery plan so fresh receiver batteries arrive on schedule, locates and repairs damaged wire, and accepts trade-ins of other brands' systems. Boundary changes, added receivers for new dogs, and equipment questions all go through your Local Pro rather than a distant call center.
Why choose a wired system over a GPS collar in southeastern New England?
Precision and simplicity. A buried wire gives your dog one fixed boundary that never drifts, which matters on the smaller, irregular lots common in Connecticut and Rhode Island, while GPS boundaries can shift. There are no monthly fees with Dog Guard, and the receiver battery lasts about a month, versus about a day for typical GPS collars. Dog Guard does not make a GPS product; the wire is the point.