Can I get a Dog Guard underground fence installed in Alaska?
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Not through a local installer yet. Dog Guard systems are sold and professionally installed only by independent Local Pros, and there isn't one in Alaska today. Call the Dog Guard Home Office at (800) 865-0495 to talk through your options. If you brought a Dog Guard collar north with you, the Home Office still provides support and batteries, available at dogguard.com/products/batteries.
How could someone bring Dog Guard to Anchorage, Fairbanks, or the Mat-Su?
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By becoming the first Alaska Local Pro. Every Dog Guard Local Pro is an independently owned local business that installs systems and trains dogs in its own community, and Alaska has no one filling that role yet. If you know your region, like working outdoors, and want to build something of your own, start at dogguard.com/join to learn more and reach the Home Office.
Does an underground fence work for an Alaskan malamute?
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It can, with good training. Alaska made the malamute its official state dog in 2010 after a push by Anchorage schoolkids, and the breed was built to haul freight across the Arctic, so expect a strong, determined student. Dog Guard's correction adjusts across dozens of levels, and ultrasonic and audible warnings come first. Consistent boundary training, plus supervision, matters more with a powerful working breed than with almost any other dog.
Can a buried dog fence be installed in Alaska's frozen ground or permafrost?
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It depends on the site, and Alaska sites vary more than most. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game says about 85% of the state's land area sits on permafrost, and seasonal frost is a factor nearly everywhere else. In other cold-winter states, some Local Pros lay the wire on top of the snow and bury it once the ground thaws. Call the Home Office at (800) 865-0495 to discuss what might work for your property.
Will an "invisible" dog fence keep moose away from my dog in Alaska?*
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No. An underground fence keeps your dog in, not moose, bears, or other wildlife out. Fish and Game warns that moose view dogs as enemies and will sometimes kick at one even in a fenced yard, and that dogs can surprise moose in backyards. Watch your dog outside, especially when moose are browsing nearby, and bring your dog in rather than let it confront one.
Is Dog Guard® the same as Invisible Fence®?
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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.
