We bury a boundary wire, fit a light receiver collar, and gently teach your dog where the yard ends.A buried wire, a light receiver collar and gentle training. You may know it as an invisible fence.
Installed packages from $1,945 + HSTMost installations land between $1,800 and $3,500 + HST.Most installations $1,800 to $3,500 + HST.
It’s a deterrent, so your dog will feel it. On install day the collar only beeps. After that, the static correction comes in gradually, starting at a level most dogs barely notice, and only as high as your dog needs.
Watch the dog near the road. The collar beeps at the buried wire, and the dog turns back.
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First, a warning beep
As your dog nears the buried wire, the collar beeps, so your dog has a chance to turn back.
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Then a static correction, brought in slowly
After day one, it starts at a level most dogs barely notice and only goes as high as your dog needs.
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Soon, the beep is enough
Every turn back at the flags earns treats and praise. Most trained dogs turn back on the beep alone.
“I love my fence and so does Hank. He doesn't like the beeping when he gets a little close to his boundary but that really is all he needs to know he's gone too far.”
DMC, Google review
Day one is beep only
Every dog, from 12-week puppies up, starts with just the beep and a treat.
Each dog gets its own level
With more than one dog, each collar is set on its own, so a timid dog and a stubborn one can share the yard.
Feel it yourself first
You can feel the correction on your own hand before the collar goes on your dog.
Worried about a sensitive dog? Tell us when we talk. We set the plan and the level around your dog.
What we install
The system has three parts.
A transmitter on the wall, a wire in the ground and a receiver on your dog’s collar.
Transmitter
A small box on the wall of your garage or basement. It plugs into a standard outlet and sends a low radio signal through the wire.
In the garage or basement
Boundary wire
Buried about 5 inches down, around the whole property or just the part you choose. It typically lasts 30 years or more.
About 5 inches down
Receiver collar
A 1 oz rechargeable receiver that beeps as your dog nears the wire. One charge lasts about four weeks, and it can go swimming.
1 oz, rechargeable
We install Pet Stop® equipment only. The LINK™ smart collar and battery backup are optional upgrades.Compare the three packages
Install day
Most installs are done in a single visit of three to five hours.
There’s nothing for you to prepare. We plan the layout with you, either over the phone from a satellite view of your property or in person, and take care of the rest.
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When we arrive
We walk the yard with you
We go over the layout we drew from the satellite view, agree where the wire will run, and ask about anything buried.
“Cameron showed up on the installation date, walked the property with us and explained everything again.”nick rahimian, Google review
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Most of the visit
Wire installation
The trencher cuts a narrow slit about 5 inches deep and closes it behind itself. Within a week or two you won’t see where it went.
Before we dig, we trace any garden lights, fibre lines and sprinkler systems so we know exactly where they run, and work carefully around them. We go under gravel driveways and cross asphalt or concrete at a seam or a shallow sealed cut.
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Indoors, then on your dog
Setting up the transmitter and collar
The transmitter goes on a wall in your garage or basement, beside a standard outlet. Then we fit the receiver collar and set it for your dog.
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Before we leave
The first lesson, together
Flags go in along the boundary and we walk them with you and your dog. You keep a simple plan for the week, and our number.
We look at your yard on satellite and call you, usually within a few hours. A free visit is available if you’d prefer.
GentleSteps™ training
The training week, step by step.
Short daily sessions for about a week, starting with us on install day. Some dogs take ten days or more.
Step 1, days 1 to 2
First Introduction
A calm first look at the flags. On day one the collar is set to beep only: your dog hears the beep and learns that stepping back makes it stop and earns a treat.
On a leash, held by you
Walk toward the flags and let your dog explore
At the beep, guide your dog back and reward generously
Step 2, days 3 to 4
Adding Temptations
Your dog learns to leave the flags alone even when something interesting is on the other side.
Still on the leash
A toy tossed past the line, or family walking by outside it
Expect a few tests. Keep them brief, then praise and treats
Step 3, days 5 to 6
Drag-Line
Real-world distractions, with less help from you. A long line trails on the ground so you can step in if you need to.
Start with the leash held, then let a long line drag
Practise at the likely exits, like the driveway
Dogs passing, kids on bikes, squirrels
Step 4, days 6 to 7 and beyond
Final Off-Leash Test
Normal life, no leash, with you watching closely. A dog that is ready glances at the flags and turns away on its own.
Pass, and off-leash yard time begins, supervised at first
Not yet? Call us. It is usually a small settings change
Flags come down gradually over a week or two
House rules for the week
On leash near the boundary until the final test is passed
Collar off at night
Call or text us any time
One free revisit within 30 days is included
Done-for-you training is available. Ask us.
“Although it is a lot of information, Cameron gave us good instructions (including handouts) and was available via text when/if we had questions.”
We look at your lot on satellite and draw yours before we call. Lakefront, an acreage or an existing fence to follow? We do those too.
12month money-back guarantee
Will it hold my dog?
If we can’t keep your dog in the yard, you get your money back.
Follow the training plan, tell us if your dog challenges the boundary, and give us a fair chance to adjust the settings. If we still can’t contain your dog in the first 12 months, we refund you.
It doesn’t cover a dog that isn’t wearing the collar, an open gate with no wire protecting it, or negligence unrelated to the equipment.
5 dogs in 16 years. That’s how many we couldn’t contain.
“We live in a semi rural area with no fences so this was a perfect solution. Our stubborn prey driven Airedale took a while to catch on but overall he respects the boundaries.”
Brian Davis, Google review
Honest limits
What the system can and can’t do.
It is very good at one job. Here is the plain version.
It works while the collar is on.
What it does
Keeps your dog in the areas you choose, while the collar is on
Keeps dogs out of gardens, pools and play areas
Leaves the yard open, with no physical fence blocking the view
Puts the boundary in the same place every day, in any weather
Suits tiny breeds to giant breeds, from 12 weeks old
Anything else, just ask. (855) 364-3362, call or text, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 7 days a week.
More than one dog?
One system covers as many dogs as you have. Each dog wears its own receiver collar with its own settings, and each is trained on its own before they all go out together. An extra EcoLite collar is $495 + HST, or $745 + HST for a LINK smart collar.
How do we leave for a walk?
Take the receiver collar off, clip on the leash and leave by the same spot every time. We show you this exit routine on install day, so your dog learns there is one clear exception to the boundary.
How often do I charge it?
About once a month. A three-hour charge lasts about four weeks, and the collar flashes red when it is time. With the LINK smart collar, the app shows the battery level too.
When do the flags come down?
Usually within a week or two. They are training aids, not permanent fixtures. Once your dog has passed the final test they come down gradually, so your dog moves from watching for the flags to listening for the beep.
What if my dog runs through?
Call or text us, even if it happens once. It is usually a small change to the settings: a higher level, or removing the half-second delay between the beep and the correction. There is no charge for adjusting settings. If we still can’t contain your dog in the first 12 months, the guarantee applies.
How long does a system last?
The buried wire typically lasts 30 years or more. Transmitters and collars last about 20 years with proper care, and both are covered by the 20-year UltraCare warranty. A replacement costs 20% of the item’s original price when you return the old one.
When we arrive
Most of the visit
Indoors, then on your dog
Before we leave
