How to Bury Underground Dog Fences

The underground dog fence allows dog owners to contain dogs within the boundaries of the yard without a leash. The fence works with an underground wire, a base transmitter and a collar with a transmitter that will beep if the dog gets too close to the fence and give a shock if the dog continues to the boundary line. You can install the fence yourself with a few tools.

Things You'll Need

  • Shovel
  • Concrete saw
  • Concrete sealant
  • Underground fence kit
  • Screwdriver
  • Drill and bit
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Instructions

    • 1

      Choose the location where you will set up the transmitter. It must be indoors where it will not get wet or subject to the elements and close to a power outlet. Mount the transmitter with the screws that come in the kit. The location must be accessible to place the starting wire and the ending wire into the transmitter. A garage will work, or if inside the house, you will need to drill holes to feed the wire through. Do not plug the unit into the outlet.

    • 2

      Use line chalk to mark the boundary where you will lay the wire. You can place the wire over driveways and sidewalks. Once the chalk line is made, prepare the ground.

    • 3

      Use the shovel to make a 3-inch trench following the chalk line. If you are going over concrete, use a concrete saw to make a 2-inch cut in the cement.

    • 4

      Hook the starting wire up to the transmitter. Lay the wire in the trench line. Continue around the boundary until you make your way back the transmitter. Hook the end wire into the unit.

    • 5

      Plug the unit into the power outlet. Test the collar in your hand using its test button to make sure you have no breaks or interrupted service through the wire. After the test, unplug the unit.

    • 6

      Fill in the trench to cover the wire after the test. Pat down the dirt using your foot. Use the concrete sealant to fill in the trench made in the concrete. The sealant should come flush with the surface of the cement.

    • 7

      Place the flags around the boundary every 3 to 4 feet. Plug in the unit and collar the dog. The dog must be trained on a walking leash before being unleashed.