Underground dog fences,installed or DIY.
Get a free quote from a local installer, or use our free planner and guides to do it yourself.
Plan your fence before you dig
Map the yard, draw the boundary, and see what the wire and hardware will cost. No signup required.
A real planning session: draw the boundary, watch the estimate build, and see the fence keep your dog home. No signup required.
Two ways to get it done
Install it yourself with our free tools and guides, or have a local pro handle everything. Either way, your dog gets the yard.
Do It Yourself
Your weekend, our playbook
Everything you need to plan, buy, and install with confidence. Most yards are done in a weekend.
- Free planner with an instant materials & cost estimate
- Step-by-step guides from layout to boundary training
- Wire and cost calculators for exact shopping lists
Illustrative DIY material budgets: $250-$900
Professional Install
Done for you, often in a day
Draw your yard once and get a free quote. A vetted local installer handles the wire, the system, and the setup.
- Free quote built from your actual yard plan
- Current installation coverage listed by service area
- Professional-grade system, tuned and tested on site
$1,000-$1,800 starting package range, quoted for your yard
Choose an underground dog fence with the whole picture
An underground electric dog fence uses a boundary wire and a receiver collar. Start with your dog and yard, understand the training commitment, then compare costs and plan the route.
Is it right for your dog?
Check temperament, training readiness, and the limits of electronic containment before choosing equipment.
Read the guide →What will your fence cost?
Compare complete DIY material estimates with our professional installation packages and their included scope.
Read the guide →Wired, wireless, or GPS?
Match the boundary shape, signal requirements, and upkeep to your yard instead of relying on a coverage claim.
Read the guide →Compare dog fence brands
Compare Invisible Fence, Pet Stop, DogWatch and Dog Guard with DIY wired and GPS options, using official brand information and a buying checklist.
Read the guide →Already deciding whether these systems work? Read our effectiveness and limitations guide, or compare circular wireless fences and GPS fences with buried wire.
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Draw your yard
Find your address on the satellite map and trace the boundary you want. Takes about two minutes.
See your numbers instantly
Wire length, materials list, and a real cost estimate for your exact yard. No signup, no phone call.
Pick your path
Take the plan and install it yourself with our guides, or send it to a local pro for a free installation quote.
Ready to give your dogthe whole yard?
Map your yard in two minutes for a free estimate. Then install it yourself or hand the plan to a local installer.