Underground Dog Fences in Alabama

It depends on your property. Your Local Pro looks at yard size and shape, how many dogs you have, slopes, and what the wire needs to cross, such as driveways, sidewalks, and garden beds. A compact lot in Montgomery and a wooded tract outside Dothan are different jobs. You get an estimate before any work starts, and professional installation and training are part of the package.

Anyone digging in Alabama should contact Alabama 811 first, and the center asks for 2 to 10 full working days of notice before excavation begins. Utilities then mark their lines with paint or small flags. Ask your Local Pro how the locate request is handled for your install, and point out any private lines you know about, like irrigation, a line to a detached shop, or a buried propane line.

You won't be on your own, because professional training by your Local Pro is included with installation. Your dog hears an ultrasonic alert and audible tones before any correction, and Turn Detection stops the correction the moment your dog turns back toward the yard. How long training takes depends on the dog, so ask your Local Pro what to expect and how to practice between sessions in your Huntsville yard.

No. The terms "invisible", "invisible fence" and "invisible fencing" are registered and considered trademarks by Invisible Fence, Inc. Electronic pet fences with a buried wire are often referred to as "invisible fences", but Dog Guard® should not be confused with the Invisible Fence, Inc. Dog Guard® is not affiliated in any way with the Invisible Fence, Inc. Dog Guard® and Out of Sight Fencing® are registered trademarks of Sunward Electronics, Inc.

A strong storm can damage any electronics, so ask your Local Pro about an approved surge protector. Tornadoes and hurricanes rank among Alabama's deadliest weather hazards, and the Limited Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty covers lightning damage only when an approved surge protector was used. If a storm does cause trouble, such as a power surge or a break in the line, the transmitter's status lights and audible alarm let you know so you can call for service.

Dog Guard's Limited Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty covers transmitters, receivers, and surge protectors for 15 years from the date of sale against defects, as long as you register within 30 days. Your Local Pro also offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on the full purchase price less installation (conditions apply). If your dog chews a receiver, it can be repaired or replaced for a nominal fee. Use only Dog Guard batteries to keep that coverage in good standing.

Red soil is no obstacle for a buried-wire dog fence. Alabama's official state soil, the Bama series, gets its rusty red color from iron in a well-drained subsoil, and it covers more than 360,000 acres across 26 counties, mostly in the southern and western Coastal Plain. Your Local Pro plans the boundary around your soil, slopes, and landscaping, and because the wire defines the boundary, it stays in the same place season after season.

Small dogs can use one comfortably. The Dog Guard receiver weighs under 2 ounces and fits dogs from about 4 pounds and up, much smaller than GPS collars like Halo can fit. That matters on tighter suburban lots around Birmingham, since GPS collars typically need large yards. The boundary follows buried wire, so it doesn't drift, and your Local Pro adjusts the correction level to suit a little dog.