PROFESSIONAL DOG FENCES

PROFESSIONAL DOG FENCE BRANDS: Invisible Fence®, Pet Stop®, PetSafe® Pro, DogWatch®, DogGuard®

Installing a dog fence and training your dog to understand how it works is not an easy task. In fact, most dog fence failures are a result of do-it-yourself installations. It's wise to choose a professional dog fence installation company if:

• You're inexperienced with major home improvement projects.
• You're inexperienced with dog training.
• You'd prefer not to do a lot of hard, manual labor.
• You simply don't have the time to install your own dog fence.

ABOUT PROFESSIONAL DOG FENCES

Professional dog fences are generally the highest quality dog fence products you can purchase. They have features and warranties that are not included in most do-it-yourself dog fence options. More importantly, professional dog fences come with installation and training support that help to ensure a good experience for you and your pet. Professionally installed dog fences also generally include a containment guarantee, which means that the installer will refund your money if the dog fence doesn't work for your pet.

In most areas of the country, there is at least one professional dog fence installer, if not several. The professional installers represent a few different brands, including Invisible Fence®, Pet Stop®, DogWatch®, and PetSafe® Pro. You can generally find a local installer by performing a localized Web search or looking in your phone book.

If you decide to hire a professional to install your dog fence, make sure to ask the following questions to ensure you get a good deal:

• What is the overall cost of the dog fence? Make sure to include annual battery costs as you compare costs across companies.
  
  
• Do you offer a containment guarantee? A professional dog fence installer should offer a money back guarantee if they can't contain your pet.
  
  
• What is your warranty? Professional dog fences generally include a lifetime product warranty, but the extensiveness of the warranties varies across brands. Also, expect at least a one year warranty on the installation.
  
  
• How will you install the wire? Wire should be buried 1 - 6 inches underground, including where the wire crosses driveways and sidewalks. Unless you have unusual requirements, beware of an installer that suggests stapling the wire to your fence or to the ground.
  
  
• What training support do you include? You should expect AT LEAST 6 months of free, onsite training support to ensure your pet is properly trained.
  
  
• Who will help train my pet? The trainer should have at least one year of dog training experience, although several years of dog training experience is preferred.
  
  
• What kind of wire and splices do you use? All dog fence installations should include 14- to 18- gauge, solid-core, outdoor-rated wire. Splices should be completely waterproof to prevent rust damage.