Dog Guard of Ohio
Your locally owned Dog Guard Pro, installing out-of-sight dog fencing across greater Cleveland, Akron and Toledo since 2003.
Contact us today for a free quote.
Heather Cottingham
Owner · Dog Guard Pro since 2003
Free quotes, no on-site visit needed
Locally owned & operated
28 Ohio counties served
Meet Heather Cottingham
Heather Cottingham has been the local Dog Guard Pro for northern Ohio since 2003, more than 20 years of keeping dogs safely in their own yards across greater Cleveland, Akron and Toledo. One of the few female owner-operators in the Dog Guard network, she has brought peace of mind to hundreds of pet owners across 28 counties. Her customers mention Heather and her team by name in their reviews, 160 of them on Google and counting, all 5 stars.
20+ years
A Dog Guard Pro since 2003
28 counties
Across greater Cleveland, Akron & Toledo
5 stars
160 Google reviews
“I take pride in the quality and service I offer my customers... I truly want the Dog Guard system to work for you and your dog.”
“Best decision we've ever made!! Our dogs are happier too as they are free to safely roam and play!! Thank you Dog Guard!!!”
Jennifer M.
★★★★★
Dover, OH
5.0 on Google Based on 160 reviewsContact Heather, 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.
Visit Heather's website: dogguard-ohio.com
Dog Guard of Ohio
196 Westview Ave., Wadsworth, OH 44281
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Dog fence installation across 28 Ohio counties
Dog Guard of Ohio installs and services out-of-sight fencing across Ohio.
- Ashland County, OH
- Carroll County, OH
- Columbiana County, OH
- Coshocton County, OH
- Crawford County, OH
- Cuyahoga County, OH
- Erie County, OH
- Geauga County, OH
- Hancock County, OH
- Holmes County, OH
- Huron County, OH
- Lake County, OH
Financing available on every installation.
Spread the cost of your system over monthly payments. Ask Heather about current terms when they quote your yard.
Dog fence questions, answered for Dog Guard of Ohio
What parts of Ohio does Dog Guard of Ohio cover?
Dog Guard of Ohio serves the greater Cleveland area and well beyond, covering a wide band of northern Ohio counties that takes in Cleveland, Akron, Toledo, and the suburbs and rural townships around them. The business has been installing Dog Guard systems since 2003, so most corners of that territory have been trenched before. If you are in northern Ohio and unsure whether your town is included, the odds are good that it is.
How do I get a price for an electronic dog fence from Dog Guard of Ohio?
Often with nothing more than a phone conversation. Describe your property and, in many cases, an estimate can be worked up without an on-site visit, so you know the cost before anything gets scheduled. The price itself follows the yard: its size and shape, the number of dogs, and what the wire has to cross, with Northeast Ohio's heavy clay already figured into the trenching plan. You will have your estimate before any work starts.
Do Northeast Ohio's clay soil and snowbelt winters affect an underground dog fence?
They shape the schedule more than the system. Heavy clay takes proper trenching equipment, which is routine for a local installer, and once the wire is buried it is unbothered by snowbelt winters east of Cleveland and Akron. Ground freeze does make spring through fall the main installation season here, so booking before the first hard freeze is smart if you want the fence working by winter.
How does Dog Guard of Ohio handle dog training after the install?
Training is adjusted to each dog rather than run from a script. The installer starts your dog on the flagged boundary at a level that fits its age, size, and temperament, whether that is a bold Lab or a soft-tempered rescue, then walks you through the short daily sessions that follow. Within a few weeks most dogs treat the boundary as settled fact, and your Local Pro stays reachable for coaching along the way.
What happens after the sale if my Ohio dog fence needs attention?
The local team takes care of it. Service includes boundary changes when you put in a pool or garden, additional collars when the family adds a dog, replacement batteries, and help when a re-landscaped yard needs the wire rerouted. You deal directly with a locally owned small business, so a question goes to someone accountable for your system rather than into a national queue.
Can Dog Guard of Ohio fence a rural property with real acreage?
Yes, acreage is a normal job across the 28-county territory, which mixes older suburban lots with working rural land. Dog Guard equipment can secure 50+ acres on a single system, and the wire follows whatever boundary line you choose, so pastures, woodlots, and long driveways all fit inside it. The layout gets planned with you, on your land, before any trenching begins.