Underground Fences Contain Dogs and Protect Gardens

Now that summer has arrived, gardens need more than just sunlight, soil and water. They need protection from the family dog, who is itching to get his paws dirty by digging in the garden beside you.

What can you do as a dog-loving gardener to keep Fido away from the tomato plants, without building an expensive fence that detracts from the beauty of your garden? One possibility is to install an underground outside dog containment fence that will keep Fido in the yard, but away from the garden. If your dog is an escape artist, underground fencing is the ideal solution, whether the dog is digging underneath or climbing or jumping over your existing aboveground fence.  

Many of the 68 million dog owners in America hesitate in purchasing underground dog fences because they believe the correction will harm their dogs. However, the mild stimulation is not harmful to dogs or humans, and has actually been used to train dogs for over 40 years.  

Instead of shocking the dog every time it approaches the boundary, as some competitor’s products do, the DogWatch Hidden Fence System gives an audible warning just before the dog reaches the boundary. Therefore, the dog learns to listen for the sound and knows that it should not wander any farther toward his master’s garden, aboveground fence or swimming pool.  

Underground fencing is not an electric fence but a radio-signal fence. There’s a big difference. A radio transmitter is installed in the garage or similar location. The wire running from the transmitter and around the yard is the antenna. The dog wears a receiver (radio) on his collar. Because the antenna wire is just that, you may touch it without being shocked. Don’t try that with an electric fence.  

The DogWatch Hidden Fence Systems costs much less than traditional fencing and provides trained experts who provide professional installation and customized training programs to meet every pet’s needs. Training is an essential element for success. The system works with all breeds, six months or older, offering a variety of different training settings to accommodate every dog’s needs.  

The people at DogWatch have taken every precaution to ensure maximum protection for your dog and your garden. In addition, DogWatch is the only company that uses FM radio signals as part of its SafeLink FM technology. Other companies use AM radio signals, which can accidentally shock the dog due to stray radio signals from like a garage door opener or even a television.  

When getting bids, make sure the manufacturer has been in business a minimum of five years. Ask dealers about their training program and training credentials. Ask if equipment has been tested by consumer associations. Find out how many installations of the manufacturer’s equipment are in the Kansas City area. Always check to make sure the contractor is insured and bonded, as you would with any construction company. 

Ken Viers is president of DogWatch by Alpha Dog and Sarah’s Obedience Training. DogWatch by Alpha Dog is a Reece and Nichols Preferred Vendor and a member of the Kansas City Homebuilders Association. Sarah’s Obedience Training is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.