Underground & Hidden Dog Fence Installation in Waterford Township, MI
Waterford Township is lake country, Cass Lake, Williams Lake, Scott Lake, Elizabeth Lake and Pontiac Lake are all in the township and most homes in the township back up to water, woods or wide open yards. It’s a fenced property where there is no visible chain-link or no wooden fence at all or it is so expensive that an actual fence is not feasible or it just doesn’t look right in front of the lake. It is for the same reason why so many Waterford Township pet owners opt for the underground and hidden pet fence solution over it, anyway.
Underground Fence Michigan is an installer, repairer, and trainer specializing in hiding and installing pet containment systems for the Waterford Township and all of Oakland County area community. A new installation, to an undeveloped site, pursuing an exciting fence to fit a landscaping project that has cut a fence wire or after the winter frost heave doesn’t matter, we have all of it covered – and during the whole dog fence training process, which makes everything work.
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Shane was great! Patient with the our dogs and walked us through everything until we were comfortable. Would highly recommend.
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Very professional, spent a lot of time working with us and our dog!
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Shane is an up front, honest businessman. He was prompt and professional. His team did an amazing job with our invisible fence. Nova caught right on under his training. She can play free outside with our son. We no longer have to worry about her not being on a tie-out. I would highly recommend Pet Containment Services to my friends and family. Thank you Shane!
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Why Waterford Township Homeowners Choose a Hidden Pet Fence
Many lots in Waterford Township are hard for a standard fence company to cut including the narrow lots on the lakeshore, wooded acreages out toward Williams Lake Road as well as the lots with easements and setbacks. A hidden pet fence installation takes care of that. The wire can be buried or run along the treeline; there isn’t a permit headache with a visible structure, a fence that blocks the water view, and nothing blocking the eyesore through the tree row of a landscaped yard.
And it’s just a little more convenient for many yards here in this township. Properly installed pet containment systems, in combination with proper dog fence training is what will keep a determined Lab out of the water if your property is connected to a lake, however.
Our Underground Dog Fence Services in Waterford Township
New Fence Installation
If homeowners have never had a containment system we will first do a full walk of the property to establish containment boundaries, delineating pools and gardens, septic fields, and "no go areas" and determine the most practical possible placement of an underground containment fence for your lot. When installing a new fence in Waterford Township, the demands often include location adjacent to a lake, large trees and existing landscaping structures - our workers put the fence down around every one of these without harming your lawn.
Hidden Pet Fence Installation
This is our staple service and the type of service that most Waterford Township customers look for. The hidden pet fence uses one or a combination of a thin boundary wire (usually 1-3 inches below the ground) that is placed around the space you want your dog to stay within, a transmitter, and a receiver collar that your dog wears. This type of fence has no visible presence - perfect for lakefront homeowners, neighborhoods who must live in a HOA or anyone who just doesn't want the look of a physical fence to alter the appearance of their home.
Fence Wire Repair
Wire breaks occur caused by frost heave, a new sprinkler line, a fence post being driven the wrong way by the misjudged operator, or simply by age. If your dog has begun to venture outside that boundary wire, then it is almost certainly due to a problem with the wire. In almost all cases, we are able to repair your fence wires with signal-tracing equipment (no guesswork being done digging all the way through your yard) and put your system back to full operation during the same visit.
Custom Dog Fence Systems
Not all yards are rectangular. We create custom dog fence designs for multi-zoned properties like keeping the main garden area fenced and adding a "keep out" zone around a garden or a pool and a portion of the woods. Dogs who have conflicting temperaments and/or training levels will be especially welcomed in multi-dog homes where zoning has been customized.
Pet Containment Systems
Beyond a single boundary, we have completely equipped pet containment systems, with options to multiple loops and to collar units as appropriate to the weight and length of your dog, and a boundary flag to use in the course of training. Every dog has its own needs and every system is custom fit to its specific needs, not one size fits all.
Dog Fence Reinstallation
Relocating to a Waterford Township residence already with an underground pipe system, but no map of the pipe location? Has a previous DIY job gone awry? We do provide dog fence reinstallation for these cases, in which it is necessary to give the property a new mapping, replace a compromised wire or perform proper reset of the system and make no mistake of the old-ones.
A Fence Company That Knows Waterford Township Properties
We’re not a big company that reads off a screen your address. We have worked regularly in Wooded Acreage, Regular Subdivision Yards, and Lakefront Lots in Waterford Township throughout Waterford and know the soil, property layouts and type of containment system that will weather the Michigan winters and humidity of Lakesides. As an advanced fence company specializing in pet containment, all fences are installed, repaired and reinstalled by one and the same trained team of people and not by subcontracting this work out.
Training Is What Actually Makes the Fence Work
A buried wire on its own is not teaching your dog anything – it’s the training that makes it a sound boundary. All new setups now come with a dog fence training program that involves putting in flagged boundaries, supervised sessions and slowly progressing to full off-leash confidence right at the boundary.
Our Pet Containment Training also caters to two scenarios we are asked to do: first, houses with a fenced area, but a dog that was never taught the boundary the first time it was installed and second, will be introducing a puppy into a house that already has an older dog with a fenced boundary. In both situations, not training is the greatest cause of failure of underground fences, therefore we consider it to be part of the job, rather than an upsell.
Our Installation Process
Free property assessment
We walk your property, explain your dog's size, breed and energy level, and note any concerns about areas that may require special attention (water, gardens, septic, neighboring yards).
Custom layout design
Every boundary is mapped to your property's actual dimensions, terrain, and landscaping, not a generic template. We account for pools, gardens, slopes, and septic fields before any wire goes into the ground.
Professional installation
Clear the yard to the bare minimum and the wires are thoroughly buried; most installations can be finished on a single day.
Collar setup and testing
Each receiver collar is individually calibrated to your dog's size and temperament, then range-tested for accuracy before training starts, ensuring the system responds correctly the very first time it's used.
Hands on dog fence training
Our team takes you and your dog through the full training process until it is 'working' which makes the system a lot more than just a fence.
Areas We Serve Near Waterford Township
In addition to Waterford Township, our underground dog fence services extend throughout Oakland and Livingston Counties, including Clarkston, Independence Charter Township, West Bloomfield, White Lake, Bloomfield Township, Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Rochester Hills, Commerce Charter Township, Walled Lake, Wixom, Bingham Farms, Highland Charter Township, and Fenton. When you’re looking for a property in any one of the following areas, our staff are already acquainted with the properties.
From experience in these communities, you understand there is a distinction between properties right on the lakes, and wooded acreage parcels that extend as far as Highland or Independence Township. Since the installation of the containment system is done locally, there are less set up surprises and the whole containment is done on a custom basis, not a standard one that is “one size fits all.”
Whatever community you live in, and no matter what system you use, it is always the same process: a no-cost consultation with you, a customized layout for your property, and actual training.
Get a Free Quote for Pet Fence Services in Waterford Township
From fence wire repair and fence installation to dog fence reinstallation, Underground Fence Michigan is available to assist you. Give us a call (248) 653-8873 today to get a quote, it is free and no obligation to them and we can help set up the perfect Dog Fencing Projects for Waterford Township and your dog.
Each quote comes with an honest review of your yard, your dog’s needs, and the proper system for your dollar – no pressure and no upselling. We’ll show you pricing, timelines, and what you can expect before any work begins so you’re sure you can make an informed decision.
Common Questions About Dog Fence Installation In Waterford Township, MI
How deep does an underground dog fence need to be buried in Waterford Township, MI ?
Most people will use a hidden pet fence installing the fenced boundary 1-3 inches beneath the surface to help protect it from the mowing action of the lawn as well as weather. If the lots are rocky, or have roots in them, the depths may be slightly adjusted.
Will an underground fence work on a lakefront property?
Yes. In fact, underground dog fencing can actually be a better option for Waterford Township lakefront land, as it allows for visibility of the lake and doesn’t require a fence to be put up that would ruin the view or potentially infringe on shoreline restrictions.
How long does dog fence training take?
Pet containment training sessions are typically performed consistently over a 2-4 week period with most dogs learning how to contain their pets within this time frame. This can take longer in certain instances depending on other factors such as age, breed and previous leash training, but our team helps you through each step.
My dog is crossing the boundary. Does that mean I need fence wire repair?
Often, yes. One of the most frequent causes of a dog suddenly ignoring the fence is because of a broken boundary wire. We find the wire and fence wire repair, typically on the same visit.
Can a custom dog fence cover multiple zones, like a garden or pool area?
Yes. You can set up a custom dog fence to ensure a safe space like a garden, pool or septic area is secured while maintaining the rest of the yard for the dog.
Do I need a new fence installation if I'm moving into a home that already has one?
Not always. Only if the existing setup is functioning properly may dog fence setup be required or a routine inspection sufficient. We test the system we are installing before recommending a complete new fence installation.
How is an underground fence different from a regular fence installation?
Both fence installation types are with a fence, but a regular fenced installation has a visible fence and a pet containment system has a buried wire and collar system. Underground systems are appropriate for properties where desired or permitted fencing would be unacceptable.
Does Underground Fence Michigan serve areas outside Waterford Township?
Yes. Our Pet Fence Service is available throughout Oakland County, Michigan, including the communities of Pontiac, White Lake, Clarkston, Independence Township, West Bloomfield and beyond outside of Waterford Township.