Underground Dog Fences in South Carolina

It comes down to your property. A Greenville subdivision yard, a Midlands farm, and a coastal lot with a marsh edge each need different wire runs and planning. Your Local Pro factors in yard size and layout, number of dogs, terrain, and obstacles like driveways, sidewalks, and gardens, then provides an estimate after an evaluation of those factors. Professional installation and training are included, with no monthly fees.

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.

SC811 says the person or company doing the digging should submit the locate request, and homeowners should confirm that it happened. Notice goes in at least 3 full working days ahead, but no more than 12. Ask your Local Pro how they handle this for your install. Public locates stop at the meter, so private lines such as sprinklers or landscape lighting are yours to point out.

It's a good fit for this breed. South Carolina named the Boykin Spaniel its state dog in 1985, a compact retriever developed near Camden to hunt waterfowl in the Wateree River swamps. That means a Boykin is small, eager, and drawn to water. The collar unit weighs under 2 ounces, and your Local Pro can lay out the boundary to keep your Boykin away from a pond or dock.

No. An underground fence trains your dog to stay in, but it won't keep an alligator or any other wildlife out. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources advises keeping pets out of water where alligators are present and away from the water's edge. If your yard backs up to a pond or marsh, ask your Local Pro to set the boundary well back from the bank, and still supervise your dog outside, especially near water.

Many do, but the covenants have the final word. South Carolina has about 7,600 community associations with over 1.4 million residents, and plenty of them restrict physical fences to protect views and a uniform look. With nothing above ground, a buried-wire fence often works where a visible fence isn't allowed. Check your covenants and get any needed architectural approval before scheduling.

It's built with weather in mind, within limits. The FreedomPro receiver is rated IP67 water resistant (1 meter for up to 30 minutes), and the transmitter's lights and audible alarm flag problems like a power surge or line break. Lightning damage is covered under the warranty only if an approved surge protector was used, so ask your Local Pro about one. After a big storm, check the transmitter before letting your dog out.

Much longer than most GPS collars. A rechargeable Dog Guard collar lasts up to about 30 days per charge, and battery-powered receivers can go up to about 6 months, while GPS collars typically need daily recharging. That's handy in a South Carolina summer when your dog is in and out all day. Use only Dog Guard batteries, which existing owners can order from their Local Pro.