If you are considering installing an underground fence for you and your pet. One thing you might consider is whether to go the DIY route or hire a pro Dog Pro to install your system. This article will help you understand what goes into installing an underground fence.
How Does an Underground Fence Work?
An underground or hidden fence is one where a boundary wire is hidden a few inches under the ground. The boundary wire carries a low level radio signal from a transmitter that is installed in your house or your garage.
Your Dog is fitted with a waterproof collar that picks up on the radio signal from the boundary wire. When your dog approaches the boundary the collar emits a warning signal. If your dog continues on a they will receive a mild and safe static correction from the collar. Through training your dog learns to respect the boundary and turn away when she hears the warning signal.
Boundary Wire
When installing an underground fence system most DIYers will hand dig a trench to burry the boundary wire. When hand digging a trench you will need to consider two things depth and time. Hand digging a trench over an entire yard can be a very time consuming task. On top of that keeping the trench a consistent depth is a chore as well.
Pro’s like DogPro use a specially designed trencher that digs the trench and buries the wire at the same time. Making the job much more consistent and efficient. For an average size yard we can bury the boundary wire in only a few hours.
No matter if you chose to do it yourself or leave it up to a pro you always need to make sure you call the digger’s hotline. Whether you live in Iowa or Nebraska just dial 811 and they will send the utility companies out to locate. Not only is it a safety concern, it’s the law.
Collar
The collar that Dog Pro uses is small and lightweight weighing in at only 4.4 ounces. This collar can accommodate Dogs from 8-120lbs. It has multiple settings from a beep only training mode to progressive correction settings that Dog Pro can help you set to ensure your dog is receiving the correct level of correction.
DogPro will also fit your dog for their collar to ensure your dog’s comfort while being snug enough to for the system to work properly.
Underground Fence Training
Once your underground fence system is installed properly the most critical activity begins, training. When you combine proper installation with proper training you ensure your dog is happy and contained.
The first step in successful training is giving your dog a visual boundary. To do this we add flags around the yard near the boundary wire. This helps your dog associate the audible and static correction visually so they come to know their boundaries.
Some dogs pick up on the training right away while others need some more time to get used to their underground fence boundaries. Having a pro who has trained hundreds of dogs can be a life saver during this make or break stage of installation.
Battery Life
The battery life on D-I-Y systems can be any where from 1-3 months. The pro grade system that Dog Pro installs last 3-4 months before needing to be replaced.
Dog Pro’s system also provides an audible beep every two hours when the battery needs replaced. This ensures that you know when the battery needs replaced so you don’t replace too early or worse late.
The other thing to consider is some DIY battery units are not water proof where as Dog Pro’s system is not just water resistant it is water proof.
Underground Fence Warranty
One of the other major concerns customers have when choosing a system is the warranty. You don’t want to put in the time and hard work to self install a system only to have something go wrong with it after your warranty is up.
Most DIY systems are backed by a 1 or 2 year warranty. Dog Pro’s System is backed by a lifetime warranty. Also if you are not satisfied with the installation of your underground fence system Dog Pro offers a limited 30 day money back guarantee.
Customer Service
When choosing a DIY system do your research before you buy to ensure that the company you are purchasing from has online or customer service resources available if necessary for troubleshooting. While talking to a knowledgeable customer service representative can be very helpful, you will still be responsible to make the necessary adjustments.
With Dog Pro we are always only a phone call away. Our owner will personally help you answer any questions you have in troubleshooting your system. If necessary we will always come out to your property and resolve any issues you are having.
If you have any questions about our installation process or would like us to come out and give you a free no obligation estimate contact us today.
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