Underground Dog Fences in Louisiana

Your price depends on your property, and your Local Pro generates estimate based on lot size and shape, the number of dogs, and crossings like driveways, sidewalks, and flower beds, that all factor in. In Louisiana, soggy low areas, drainage ditches, and waterfront edges can change the layout too, since wire can't run through open water. That's why the evaluation comes first.

Louisiana law requires utility lines to be marked before digging, and Louisiana 811 asks for at least two business days of notice. Utilities usually mark only up to your meter or the start of your service line, so private lines past that point may not be marked. Ask your Local Pro how locates are handled for your install, and flag any private lines you know about, like a line to a shed or a sprinkler system.

Plan for storm season by protecting the transmitter from power surges. Hurricanes strike Louisiana about once every three years on average, and the state ranks second only to Florida for thunderstorms. Lightning damage is covered under the Limited Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty only when an approved surge protector was used. After a storm, check the transmitter: its lights and audible alarm flag problems like a line break, and debris cleanup or flooding is a good reason to call your Local Pro.

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.

It can, with solid training behind it. Louisiana named the Catahoula Leopard Dog its official state dog in 1979, and the breed was prized for herding semi-wild cattle and hogs in unfenced swamp country, so expect drive and an assertive streak. Your Local Pro sets the correction level for your dog, and Turn Detection stops the correction as soon as your Catahoula turns back toward the yard. Training is included with installation.

Yes, a buried-wire fence is built with wet yards in mind. Louisiana is the wettest state in the lower 48, averaging about 59.3 inches of rain a year according to the state climatologist. The FreedomPro receiver is rated IP67, water resistant to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes, so a soaked dog is no problem. Your Local Pro can route the wire with low spots and drainage ditches in mind.

No. An underground fence trains your dog to stay in the yard; it doesn't keep alligators, coyotes, or anything else out. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries advises keeping pets a safe distance from the water in alligator habitat. Your Local Pro can lay out the boundary so your dog's space stops well short of a bayou, pond, or canal bank, and you should still supervise your dog near water.

Not with Dog Guard. Rechargeable collars last up to about 30 days per charge, and battery-powered receivers run up to about 6 months. Most GPS collars need a charge every day, and GPS systems usually carry monthly subscription fees, while Dog Guard has none. That's handy in Lafayette or Lake Charles after a summer storm, when keeping phones and everything else charged is already the priority.