Do I need to call 811 before burying a dog fence wire in Oregon?
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Oregon asks anyone starting a digging project to contact 811 at least two business days ahead. That request goes to the Oregon Utility Notification Center, which alerts utilities to mark their buried lines. Many Local Pros handle the locate request as part of the job, so ask who is placing it, and point out private lines like sprinkler pipes or power to a backyard shed.
Is there a Dog Guard installer in Oregon?
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Not yet. There is currently no Dog Guard Local Pro based in Oregon. If you live in Portland, Eugene, Bend, or anywhere else in the state and want a professionally installed underground fence, call the Dog Guard Home Office at (800) 865-0495 to talk through your options. Already have a Dog Guard system from a previous home or a former Local Pro? The Home Office can still help with support and genuine Dog Guard batteries.
Will a buried dog fence work in a wet, mossy Willamette Valley yard?
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Wet ground and moss do not change how the boundary works. Oregon State University Extension notes that western Oregon's mild, wet winters let moss take over lawns from the first fall rains into early spring. Your dog's collar reads the signal from the buried wire, not the turf above it, and the FreedomPro receiver is rated IP67, handling submersion in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. Soggy months are part of the design brief.
Is a GPS dog collar a better choice than an underground fence in Oregon?
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It depends on your yard, but a buried wire has some clear advantages. GPS boundaries can vary by up to 10 feet and usually need big properties, while a wire boundary stays exactly where it was laid on lots of any size. Dog Guard also has no monthly fees, and a rechargeable collar runs up to about a month per charge versus the daily charging most GPS collars need. For small dogs, the receiver weighs under 2 ounces.
How could I start a Dog Guard dealership in Oregon?
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Oregon is open territory, which makes it a real opportunity for the right person. Dog Guard is sold only through independent, locally owned Local Pros who handle installation and training in their own communities. If you love dogs, like working outdoors in every kind of Oregon weather, and want to build a local business, learn more and start the conversation at dogguard.com/join.
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.
