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Dog Guard of Greater Pittsburgh

Your locally owned Dog Guard Pro, installing out-of-sight dog fencing across western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia since 2016.

Contact us today for a free quote.

Gary and Gary

Owners · Dog Guard Pro since 2016

Father & son team

Locally owned & operated

Serving PA, OH & WV

Meet Gary & Gary

Dog Guard of Greater Pittsburgh is a father-and-son team, both named Gary, known around the shop as Little Gary and Big Gary. Little Gary took over the business in 2016 and saw a chance to grow something already strong. Big Gary joined after retiring from Turner Dairy Farm, where he spent 42 years. Together they install, repair and service buried-wire dog fencing across western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia, backed by a 4.9-star rating from 231 Google reviews.

4.9 stars

231 Google reviews

3 states

Western PA, eastern Ohio & northern West Virginia

2 Garys

A father & son team since 2016

Why Choose Dog Guard: Gary's Story
“I did my research and shopped around and this was the best company for us.”

Kayla S.

★★★★★

Cowansville, PA

4.9 on Google Based on 231 reviews

Contact Gary, 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.

(724) 980-3344

Visit Gary's website: pghdogfence.com

Dog Guard of Greater Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15239

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Dog fence installation across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia

Dog Guard of Greater Pittsburgh installs and services out-of-sight fencing across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

  • Ashtabula County, OH
  • Belmont County, OH
  • Guernsey County, OH
  • Harrison County, OH
  • Jefferson County, OH
  • Monroe County, OH
  • Noble County, OH
  • Washington County, OH
  • Allegheny County, PA
  • Armstrong County, PA
  • Beaver County, PA
  • Butler County, PA

Financing available on every installation.

Spread the cost of your system over monthly payments. Ask Gary about current terms when they quote your yard.

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Dog fence questions, answered for Dog Guard of Greater Pittsburgh

Where does Dog Guard of Greater Pittsburgh install underground dog fences?

Dog Guard of Greater Pittsburgh covers a wide three-state territory: western Pennsylvania (including Allegheny, Butler, Westmoreland, Washington, and Erie counties), eastern Ohio, and the northern West Virginia panhandle (including Monongalia, Ohio, and Hancock counties). The same locally owned team handles the whole region and has been installing Dog Guard systems since 2016.

What goes into the price of a Dog Guard of Greater Pittsburgh installation?

The price reflects your property. Yard size and shape, the number of dogs, and what the wire crosses all matter, and on the hilly, wooded lots common around Pittsburgh, the layout itself can vary quite a bit from one home to the next. You will get an estimate before any work starts, so you know where things stand up front.

Will an underground dog fence stop my dog from chasing deer out of the yard?

Yes, with proper training. Deer wander through suburban yards across western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and northern West Virginia, and a strong chase instinct is exactly what a buried wire fence is built to manage. The receiver's correction level is adjusted to your dog, and the training program teaches the boundary even when something tempting walks past. The fence keeps your dog in; it does not keep deer out.

Does Dog Guard of Greater Pittsburgh train my dog, or do I handle that myself?

Professional training comes with the installation. Your Local Pro introduces your dog to the boundary with flags and short sessions, sets the receiver to match your dog's size and temperament, and shows you how to reinforce the lessons between visits. Most dogs learn the line quickly, and the team remains available if a particular dog needs extra coaching.

What if we add a dog or change the yard after the fence is installed?

The system adapts with you. Adding a dog just means adding a receiver, and each collar is tuned separately, so a bold young dog and a gentle older one can share the same fence. If you regrade, add a patio, or extend the yard, the boundary can be relocated. Repairs, batteries, and collar service are all handled by the same local team.

Can Dog Guard of Greater Pittsburgh keep my dog out of certain rooms indoors?

Yes. In addition to outdoor underground fencing, the team installs indoor containment that works with the same receiver collar your dog already wears outside. Small transmitters create off-limits zones around a nursery, a cat's feeding area, the kitchen trash, or a formal living room. It is a simple way to extend the same consistent boundaries your dog learned in the yard into the house.