Dogs need a safe place to run and play.
Pet owners may not agree on breeds or training methods, but all of them will put the safety of their pet at the top of the list. Although there are many options for creating a dog fence, underground fences offer homeowners flexibility and work exceptionally well in areas where other fence options are not permitted. Cost-effective and safe, underground dog fencing gives pet owners the peace of mind to know that their dogs can play safely in the yard.
Instructions
Installing the Wire
1. Draw a map of the area for fence installation. Mark existing landscape features and obstacles on the map. Draw a line on the map indicating where the fence will run.
2. Using the map as a guide, spray paint a line on the ground to use as a guide for installation. Make the line as straight as possible. This will make installing the wire easier. Try to avoid areas where there are lots of tree roots.
3. Lay the underground fence on top of the ground along the marked area. Turn the current on and check that the collar is receiving a signal before beginning installation.
4. Dig a 1-inch-wide and 2-inch-deep trench along the spray paint line. Keep the trench straight, using the spray paint line as a guide.
5. Wrap the invisible fence wire around a small wire spool. This will help prevent the wire from getting tangled while you install the dog wire.
6. Unroll 10 feet of the fence wire and lay it in the trench. Pull the wire tight. Unroll 10 feet more and place it in the trench. Continue placing the wire in the trench 10 feet at a time.
7. Bury the wire by stomping on the ground around the trench. The dirt will fall on top of the wire. Lightly pack the dirt down with the shovel; be careful not to damage the wire.
Installing Wire Through Concrete
8. You may have to install wire through concrete like a patio, walkway or driveway. Draw a straight chalk line across the concrete to use as a guide for cutting the concrete.
9. Use a circular saw to cut a line in the concrete wide enough to house the wire.
10. Place the wire inside the concrete cut. Stretch the wire gently to prevent the concrete from cutting the wire.
11. Use caulking and a caulking gun to cover the wire. Use just enough caulking to cover the wire.
Finishing
12. Select a location to mount the fence energizer. A wall or post with protection from weather works best. Mark the chosen location with paint or chalk.
13. Drill holes for screws to install the energizer. Place the energizer on the marked location and screw it into place.
14. Secure the wire to the energizer following the manufacturer's instructions carefully. Plug the energizer into a grounded electrical source.
15. Place colored flags along the perimeter of the fence. These flags will show the dogs where their boundary is. Properly train the dogs to the electric fence before leaving them in the enclosure unsupervised.
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