What Is an Invisible Fence? Let's Clear That Up
So, what is an invisible fence, exactly? Here’s something most dog owners don’t know: “Invisible Fence®” isn’t a type of fence — it’s a brand name. Like Kleenex. Like Band-Aid. Like Crock-Pot.
So when you searched “invisible fence,” what you were really looking for is an underground dog fence — a buried wire, a lightweight collar, and a dog who gets to run the yard without you holding your breath every time the front door opens. That’s what we install, all over Sarasota and Southwest Florida. And unlike most companies, we’ll tell you exactly what it costs before we ever step foot on your lawn.
Why Choose The Pet Fence Pros
Transparent Flat-Fee Pricing
Our pricing is right on this page. Classic starts at $1,899. No salesperson visit required. No per-foot calculations. No surprise charges. You get your exact price in a five minute phone call.
Faster Than You Think
By the time most companies finish scheduling their in-home consultation I've already installed your system. One day. Done right. Before you know it your dog has the whole yard.
You Get Clint
When you call you get me — the owner and the installer. I answer the phone. I show up. I do the work. I walk you through everything before I leave. No call center. No rotating crew. Just a local guy who takes pride in every install.
How an Underground Dog Fence Works
Call it an underground dog fence, a hidden fence, or an invisible dog fence — different names, same great idea.
Step 1
A thin wire is installed just below the surface around the edge of your yard. No trenches, no torn-up lawn — your grass recovers in a couple of weeks. You won't know I was there!
Step 2
Your dog wears a lightweight receiver collar. As they get close to the boundary, the collar gives a warning tone — a friendly "hey, not past here."
Step 3
With a little training (we walk you through it and provide a training guide) your dog learns exactly where the boundary is. They learn quicker than you think!
Step 4
Freedom. Your dog runs the whole yard — no towering fence blocking your view, no gate someone forgets to latch, no more holding your breath.
Is an Underground Dog Fence Safe?
Yes — and this matters to us, because we’re dog people first. The correction is a mild static reminder, similar to the little zap you get from a doorknob in winter. It starts with a warning tone, and most dogs learn to respond to the sound alone. Your dog ends up with more freedom, not less. Room to run. Squirrels to chase. A yard that’s actually theirs.
So, What Is an Invisible Fence, Really?
Because Invisible Fence® got there first, the brand name became the category. Great for them — confusing for dog owners who think only one company installs these systems. There isn’t. There’s a local, flat-fee underground dog fence installer right here in Sarasota — and you just found him.