Underground Dog Fences in New York

New York yards range from quarter-acre lots to Adirondack acreage, so pricing is set after an evaluation of property. Cost depends on the area you want covered, the number of dogs, and obstacles like driveways, sidewalks, gardens and steep or wooded ground. Your Local Pro designs the layout and provides an estimate, with professional installation and training included.

It depends on where you live, since New York has two one-call centers. New York 811 covers the five boroughs and Long Island's Nassau and Suffolk counties, while UDig NY covers the rest of the state. Either way, dialing 811 starts the request. Ask your Local Pro how they handle utility marking for your install, and point out private lines like irrigation.

Snow on top of the yard doesn't bury the boundary, because the boundary is the wire itself. That matters on the Tug Hill Plateau, where lake-effect snow routinely tops 200 inches a year, and in snowbelt towns off Lake Erie too. Winter installs are possible with some Local Pros, who lay wire on top of the snow and bury it in spring. Mention plow paths and snow piles during your evaluation.

Many do, but check your own community's rules first. New York has about 14,600 community associations, the kind of townhome and planned communities common on Long Island, in Westchester and around Rochester and Albany. Associations that ban visible fencing often treat a buried-wire system differently, since it doesn't change how the yard looks. Review your covenants and ask your board whether approval is required.

New York's official state dog isn't a single breed but the working dog, any dog trained for service like search and rescue or detection. High-energy shepherds, retrievers and herding breeds can do well with a buried-wire fence when the training is solid. Your Local Pro includes that training, adjusts correction levels per dog, and can use Xtended Zone on FreedomPro to extend containment beyond the buried wire.

On a small lot, the in-ground fence usually wins. GPS collars typically need large yards, and their boundaries can vary by up to 10 feet, which could put your dog in the street on a narrow suburban lot. A buried wire keeps the boundary exactly where it was placed. Dog Guard works on yards of every size and shape, with no monthly fees and no daily recharging.

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.

Right here in New York. Dog Guard's Home Office is in Troy, in the Capital Region, and the company has been keeping dogs safe since 1988, more than 35 years. Systems are designed and assembled in America and sold only through independent Local Pros who handle installation and training. Existing owners can reach the Home Office for support and batteries at (800) 865-0495.

We'd love to claim it, but no. Dog Guard's navy and golden yellow just happen to sit awfully close to the Sabres' blue and gold, and yes, we noticed, and yes, we're a little embarrassed we're mentioning it. There's no affiliation, just a Troy-based company that likes a good color scheme. Our job stays on the home front: helping keep your dog in the yard while you watch the game.