Underground Dog Fences in Iowa

Property size and layout drive the price, so your Local Pro gives an estimate after an evaluation. On an acreage, the amount of boundary wire usually matters most, along with crossings like gravel lanes, driveways, and tree lines, plus how many dogs need receivers. A Des Moines suburban lot and a 20-acre place in the country are very different jobs.

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.

Not everything. Iowa One Call is free and needs at least 48 hours' notice, excluding weekends and holidays, but it only marks facilities registered with the system. Private lines, like an LP gas line to the house, a sprinkler system, or a gas grill line, are not marked. Point those out to your Local Pro, and consider a private locating company if you are unsure where they run.

It is designed to be unpleasant enough to deter straying but not harmful. Dog Guard follows LIMA principles (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive), so your dog hears ultrasonic and audible warning tones before any correction, and the correction only happens if the dog keeps heading out. Turn Detection stops it once your dog turns back. Your Local Pro sets a level that suits each dog.

Storms can affect any electrical system, which is why surge protection matters here. Iowa knows severe wind well; the August 2020 derecho brought a 99 mph official gust at Marshalltown and left 1.4 million customers without power at its peak. Dog Guard's warranty covers lightning damage only when an approved surge protector was used. The transmitter's lights and alarm tell you if something is wrong after a storm.

Big properties are a good fit. Dog Guard can cover 50+ acres, so a rural acreage outside Ames or a farmstead with a house, machine shed, and grove can all be inside one boundary. Your Local Pro plans the wire around lanes, outbuildings, and fields, so your dog gets room to roam while staying clear of the road.

For most farm dogs, buried wire holds the line better. The boundary is set by the wire in the ground, so it does not shift, while GPS boundaries can vary up to 10 feet. Dog Guard has no monthly fees, and rechargeable collars go up to about a month per charge, compared with GPS collars that typically need charging daily. Your Local Pro can walk you through the tradeoffs for your place.

One boundary wire can contain several dogs, each wearing its own receiver. That matters on a farm where a young Border Collie and an old shepherd mix may need very different settings. Your Local Pro adjusts each dog's correction level with a mobile app and can tailor zones, such as keeping dogs back from a livestock pen or the garden.