Underground Dog Fences in Rhode Island

Your price is set by your property, so it starts with an evaluation. A Local Pro looks at the size and shape of the area you want covered, the number of dogs, and obstacles like driveways, walkways, stone walls and shoreline. You get an estimate that includes professional installation and training. With Dog Guard there are no monthly fees, and rechargeable collars last up to about 30 days per charge.

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.

Utility marking comes first on any Rhode Island dig. Dig Safe is the free one-call center here, and state law requires at least 72 hours notice before digging, not counting weekends and holidays. In Rhode Island, tickets don't expire as long as the marks are maintained. Ask your Local Pro how they handle the request, and mention any private lines like irrigation, which Dig Safe doesn't mark.

Coastal storms are part of Rhode Island history, from the 1938 hurricane to modern nor'easters, so plan for them. The transmitter has status lights and an audible alarm for problems like a power surge or line break. Lightning damage is covered under warranty only when an approved surge protector was used, so ask your Local Pro to include one. Keep your dog supervised until the system is back up after an outage.

Waterfront lots are common in the Ocean State, and they just need a thoughtful layout. Rhode Island has about 384 miles of tidal shoreline along Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic. The wire can't run through open water, so your Local Pro designs the boundary around your shoreline, dock access and seawall. Many owners choose a layout that lets the dog enjoy the yard while keeping the water's edge off limits.

For most yards, no. Rhode Island even has an official state soil, Narragansett, a well-drained loam formed over glacial till with sandy, gravelly layers below. That said, stone walls, buried rocks and old tree roots are part of life in New England, so your Local Pro plans the route around anything that would get in the way.

It's a strong choice for tight lots, which fits the smallest state in the country. Because the boundary follows buried wire, it stays exactly where it's placed and doesn't drift. GPS collars can vary by up to 10 feet and typically need large yards, which is tough on a narrow city or village lot. Dog Guard works for yards of all sizes and shapes, and your Local Pro can block off gardens or a patio too.