The Average Cost of an Invisible Fence

Pets need to be contained to keep them safe, keep the people around them safe, and to comply with local leash laws. However, building fences can be an unsightly and expensive solution. An invisible fence uses a slight electric shock to contain a pet in the yard. Costs vary, although the most expensive invisible fences are installed professionally.

  1. Costs

    • An invisible fence kit comes with an electronic collar, wire to cover a set amount of yard, a transformer to charge the perimeter wire, and batteries for the electronic collar, also called a receiver. In 2010, a basic kit such as this will cost between $75 and $170 dollars. Extra receivers cost approximately $55. A system installed by a professional, such as those at the original Invisible Fence company, average about $1,000 for a standard install.

    Factors

    • A variety of factors can increase the cost of a standard invisible fence. A larger yard requiring more wire is the most common addition. In 2010, 500 additional feet of wire costs $32. Professional installations cost more when the technicians have to dig under a driveway, through rocky soil or make other accommodations for terrain. Multiple pets needing additional receivers can also add to the cost.

    Considerations

    • Some animal rights activists consider wireless fences inhumane. Most animals only receive the mild shock once or twice and then stay out of the range of the fence. However, some pets will get shocked repeatedly.