How to Install Electronic Dog Fence With Sod Staples

Electronic containment fences make it possible to contain your pet safely without going through the labor and expense of fencing your yard. There are drawbacks to an electronic containment system, however--they don't keep other people's dogs out of your yard, some dogs are prone to run through the electric shock and escape, and installation is daunting. Fortunately, it is possible to solve that last problem. By using sod staples, you can install an electronic dog fence without digging a trench around the perimeter of the yard and running wire.

Things You'll Need

  • Electronic containment system
  • Sod staples
  • Hammer
  • Masonry blade
  • Silicone caulk
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Instructions

    • 1

      Decide on the layout of the fence. Either jot down the layout on a sheet of paper or head out to the yard and visualize exactly where you want the fence to go. One of the benefits of electronic fences is that you can contain the pet in one area of the yard without building a section of fence that may detract from the appearance of your house and yard. Keep the fence away from where you store the trash cans and any play area for children.

    • 2

      Bring the connecting wire to the beginning of the boundary fence. Electronic wires use a specific type of wire to run the electric current from the control system to the boundary. Run this wire from where it leaves your home to where the boundary fence will begin. This wire will not emit a shock if you pet crosses it; it carries the current to the fence. Once you have the wire laid out, hammer it to the ground using sod staples. Place a staple every 5 to 6 feet.

    • 3

      Unroll the boundary wire around the perimeter of the enclosure you plan to use. Make sure you have it placed where you want before you begin securing the fence.

    • 4

      Secure the boundary fence. First, secure the wire where it attaches to the connecting wire, and then secure it at each corner. Next, go back and secure the fencing every 5 to 6 feet between the corners.

    • 5

      Work around driveways and paths. If the fencing will cross a driveway or walkway, use a 1/8-inch masonry blade to cut into the material and lay the wire about 1/4 inch deep. Fill the opening with an unobtrusive color of silicone caulk.