Underground Dog Fences in Wisconsin

Your Local Pro evaluates several factors for their estimate. Cost depends on how much wire the boundary needs, the shape of the property, how many dogs are in the family, and what the wire must cross, like a driveway, a sidewalk, or garden beds. A Madison city lot, a Fox Valley subdivision, and a wooded Northwoods parcel each call for their own plan and thus, cost would vary.

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.

Wisconsin requires anyone digging to contact Diggers Hotline three working days before breaking ground, and trenching for a boundary wire is digging. That gives utilities time to mark their lines. Many Local Pros place the Diggers Hotline request themselves as part of the job, so check with your Local Pro about who is responsible and build those three working days into your install plan.

Register your system within 30 days and the Limited Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty covers transmitters, receivers, and surge protectors against defects for 15 years from the date of sale. If your dog chews a receiver, it can be repaired or replaced for a nominal fee. Lightning damage is covered only when an approved surge protector was used. Your Local Pro also offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, less installation, with conditions.

Wisconsin's state dog is a good fit. The American Water Spaniel, the only breed native to Wisconsin, was developed around New London to retrieve waterfowl, and it typically weighs 25 to 40 pounds, well within the receiver's range. Keen hunting instincts can make these spaniels curious about what is past the yard, so your Local Pro sets correction levels and training to suit an active, hardy dog.

Frozen ground does not have to mean waiting until spring. Some Local Pros lay the wire on top of the snow so training can start right away, then return to bury it after the thaw. UW Extension notes that Wisconsin soils freeze and thaw at different times from year to year, so there is no fixed calendar. Ask your Local Pro how they schedule winter jobs in your part of the state.

The FreedomPro receiver is rated IP67, which means it is tested to handle immersion in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. That covers rain, snow, sprinklers, and a dog who wades off the end of the pier. If your Lab or water spaniel swims for long stretches, ask your Local Pro about the best routine for the collar. Your Local Pro can also lay out the boundary to keep dogs back from the shoreline.

We promise it is a coincidence, though we admit we looked it up. Dog Guard's navy and golden yellow sit right next to the Brewers' navy and yellow, which is not something most dog fence companies stop to check. There is no affiliation, only a shared fondness for the same two colors. Your Local Pro is happy to talk tailgates, though the conversation will circle back to your dog.