Underground Dog Fences in Georgia

It varies with your property. An in-town Decatur lot, a Gwinnett subdivision yard, and acreage outside Macon each need different wire lengths and routes. Your Local Pro looks at yard size and layout, number of dogs, terrain, and obstacles such as driveways, sidewalks, and garden beds, then gives you an estimate after evaluation. Professional installation and training come with it, and there are no monthly fees.

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.

Only when an approved surge protector was used. Dog Guard's Limited Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty covers transmitters, receivers, and surge protectors for 15 years from date of sale against defects, when registered within 30 days, and lightning damage is covered only with an approved surge protector in place. If you live where storms roll through, ask your Local Pro about adding one to your system.

Often, and rescues are a big part of life here. Georgia's official state dog isn't a breed at all: since 2016 it has been the adoptable dog. A newly adopted pup may need extra patience while learning a boundary. Dog Guard uses warning tones before any correction, and your Local Pro trains your dog on the boundary and adjusts settings to your dog's temperament. Give a rescue time to settle in before expecting perfection.

Yes, red clay is just part of the job here. UGA Extension describes Piedmont soils as mostly well-drained red soils, and the mountains carry heavy red clay too, while the Coastal Plain has sandy surfaces. Dense clay can make trenching tougher, and that's the kind of detail your Local Pro plans for when routing the wire around your Atlanta-area yard or South Georgia property.

No. It trains your dog to stay in, but it doesn't keep coyotes or any other wildlife out. Coyotes have been found in all 159 Georgia counties, metro Atlanta included. Supervise small dogs outside, especially around dawn and dusk, keep pet food and trash secured, and don't leave your dog out unattended overnight. An underground fence is about your dog's boundary, not a shield against visitors.

Many do, but read the covenants first. Georgia has about 11,400 community associations with more than 2.3 million residents, and many subdivisions limit physical fences or dictate style and placement. Because a buried-wire fence has nothing above ground, it often fits where a visible fence isn't allowed. Check with your architectural review committee before you schedule your install.

Timing is flexible, and it's worth planning early. Some homeowners install before sod goes down, and others wait until landscaping is finished. Each has trade-offs around irrigation lines, beds, and hardscape. Ask your Local Pro which order works best for your lot and builder schedule. Either way, the wire-based boundary works on small and oddly shaped lots.