Do I need Blue Stakes before installing a buried dog fence in Utah?
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Utah's Blue Stakes of Utah 811 asks for notice at least three business days before any excavation, which is a bit more lead time than many states. Requests can be made online at ite.bluestakes.org or by calling 811. Utilities then mark their buried lines. Sprinkler systems, which are everywhere in Utah yards, are private and will not be marked, so share where yours run.
Is there a Dog Guard dealer in Utah?
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Utah does not have a Dog Guard Local Pro yet. If you are in Salt Lake City, Utah County, St. George, or elsewhere in the state, call the Dog Guard Home Office at (800) 865-0495 to ask about options for your property. Families who already own a Dog Guard system can get support and genuine Dog Guard batteries directly from the Home Office.
Can an underground dog fence be installed in Utah during winter?
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Winter installs can happen, even with snow on the ground. Some Local Pros lay the boundary wire on top of the snow so a dog can start training right away, then return in spring to bury it once the ground thaws. Practices vary by installer, so ask about timing when you call. Once the system is in, the transmitter's status lights and audible alarm let you know if something like a line break needs attention.
Will my Utah HOA let me put in an "invisible" dog fence?*
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Many Utah HOAs are fine with it, but check your CC&Rs before you commit. Utah has roughly 3,800 community associations with about 658,000 residents, and newer subdivisions from Lehi to Layton often have rules about fence materials and placement. A buried-wire fence has no posts or panels, so it tends to fit within those rules, but your association has the final say.
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.
How do I become a Dog Guard Local Pro in Utah?
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Start at dogguard.com/join. Local Pros are independent business owners who sell, install, and train on Dog Guard underground fences in their own communities, and Utah currently has no one filling that role. If you enjoy working with dogs and families along the Wasatch Front or anywhere in the state, it is worth a conversation.
