At Dog Guard of St. Louis, our goal is to provide our customers with the best overall value in a pet containment system. We take pride in offering our customers a quality system that keeps their pets in the yard ALL the time at a fair price. We believe in doing things right the first time and standing behind our work.
Our Customer’s satisfaction is important to us and we work hard to gain their approval. We are very concerned about your pet’s safety. We also know that if you are considering a professionally installed containment system, you have a love for your pets and want to keep them safe.

Whether you have a Dog Guard system or another brand, we will service your pet fence and assist you with difficult training challenges from that tough dog of yours. After all, pet fencing can be a wonderful freedom for you and your dog, but if you purchase the equipment and can’t get service after the sale, what good is it to you? Whether you have the top of the line Dog Guard equipment or any other competing brand, we make a pledge to be there for you when you need assistance, period.

Sincerely,
Fred Gibbs

Owner, Dog Guard of St. Louis

We strongly recommend that you view our infomercial on the homepage, which provides a friendly yet informative overview for our wireless pet containment systems, the training program and other frequently asked questions.

How a Dog Guard® Out-of-Sight Fencing® System Works

After your signal wire is buried to define the area(s) of containment (indicated in white to the right), boundary flags are setup within the perimeter of the signal wire. During the early days of training, you walk your leashed dog around the inside perimeter of your pet containment area, and verbal commands are used to train your pet to avoid the boundary flags. After your system is activated, when your pet enters the reminder zone (in yellow) 3 to 6 feet from the signal wire, they receive your choice of an audio signal or a mild correction stimulus, warning that they are approaching the boundary. If they enter the red correction zone, they receive a stronger correction.

A Complete Dog Guard® Out of Sight Fencing® DG9XT, DG5000 or DG Micro System usually includes:

• Dog Guard® Transmitter
  Transmits the radio frequency to and throughout the buried signal/boundary wire.  Also controls the depth of the correction zone, (the signal field or distance from the wire before a reminder or correction stimulus is used).

• Dog Guard® Lightning Protection Unit
   Automatically disconnects the transmitter in case of AC power surges and lightning.

• Dog Guard® Receiver appropriate for your pet(s)  (see our receivers)
  Worn by your pet and used to produce a tone or correction stimulus when they enter the reminder or correction zones (i.e., the signal field).

• Chew protectors
  Used to protect the receiver from damage by your pet.

• Boundary wire
  Carries the signal from the transmitter that defines the areas your pet can and cannot go, but does NOT carry any current of any kind*.

• Boundary flags
  Used during training to help your pet visually recognize where they can and cannot go.

• Battery
  To ensure their reliability and performance, Dog Guard batteries are specially welded together.  Unlike our competitors’ multiple cell batteries which run the risk of breaking contact, DG batteries maintain 100% connection.  Sign up for our optional Battery Plan, and help insure the safety of your pet while avoiding the chance of receiver problems stemming from battery failure!

• Training manual covering  pet training.

If you have any further questions about our underground electric dog fence* please contact your local Dog Guard® dealer using the “Find a Dealer” form at the top of the page, call us at 636-397-3323, or send us your questions and comments directly.

*Dog Guard® Out-0f-Sight Fencing® is a trademark of Sunward Electronics® and should not be confused with Invisible Fence® (InvisibleFence®). Invisible Fence® and Invisible Fencing® are registered trademarks of Invisible Fence Company.

Hopefully your dog has been trained on the Dog Guard® Fencing system; if not, you’re in the right place.

By now it should have a basic idea of its new boundaries. Remember that this is all still new to your dog and even though it understands the concept, it hasn’t become an everyday habit yet.

Most dogs will make mistakes during their first week on the system. Don’t get too concerned! Soon your dog will become comfortable with the boundaries and will adjust to the whole process.  The following instructions may be helpful if you run into problems while training your dog. When working with dogs it is easier to PREVENT problems than to FIX them! So, if you have any questions, always call your Dog Guard® dealer!

• Problem 1: Home-Bodies and Porch-Sitters
• Problem 2: Break-Outs
• Problem 3: Proper Receiver Placement
• Problem 4: Taking Your Dog for a Walk

Problem 1: Home Bodies & Porch Sitters

If you have a dog that doesn’t want to go out of the house or is sticking close to the house, be patient; time is your best friend. The more sensitive your dog is, the longer it will take it to explore the yard. Eventually, your dog will grow more comfortable and use the whole yard.

The main problem with this scenario is that your dog’s enthusiasm is very low and its containment is very high. Your job is to get its enthusiasm back up. Here are some tips that will help you work through this challenge:

• Try not to worry about your pet. Picking up on your anxiety may hinder its learning. Again, time and use of the yard without corrections will solve this challenge.
• Do NOT take your dog on a leash near the boundary.
• Do NOT take the Dog Guard® receiver collar off the dog. If you do, the entire process will become inconsistent and the dog will become more confused and take even longer to settle in.
• Do NOT let the dog hide in the house. Make it go out even if it sits next to the door all day. The only way it will loosen up is if it is left outside to explore and learn about its surroundings.
• Play with your cat, dog or puppy in your yard. Introducing kids and other pets into the training helps expedite things greatly!
• Use food and water to encourage the dog to go away from the house. Start with small distances first.
• Try and limit the number of corrections when training your dog. Right now your dog is “over contained.” Don’t play with it near the boundary or do anything to coax it towards the edge. Another correction at this point will only discourage it from using the yard. Because more sensitive dogs or cats can’t tolerate more than one correction every two days, try and extend the amount of time between corrections.

Problem 2: Break Outs

If your dog has run through the fence more than twice, its desire to get out is greater than its concern for the correction of the fence. To solve this breakout problem you can either turn off the transmitter or take off the Dog Guard® receiver collar. This will allow the dog to come back through the perimeter without getting shocked. Put the training collar back on the dog once it’s inside the boundary.

If your dog acts like it doesn’t feel the correction it is for one of two reasons; either its collar is too loose, or there is too much hair between the probes and its skin. In both cases it will not feel any correction. To remedy this, try adjusting the collar. If that doesn’t work, try trimming the fur directly beneath the probes.

If you have a dog that runs through the fence more than three times, call your dealer immediately. Adjustments may have to be made in either the receiver or the field. Please call your dealer before attempting to make any changes to your transmitter settings.

Problem 3: Proper Receiver Placement

To ensure a consistent signal, the dog’s collar must be secured as illustrated to the right. To do this, make sure the probes are closest to the dog’s chest so that the receiver hangs down at a slight angle.

IMPORTANT: It is important to periodically check the size and fit of your pet’s nylon collar. As it grows, the collar size will have to be adjusted to provide a secure, comfortable fit.

Problem 4: Taking Your Dog for a Walk-Three Proven Methods

In all three methods you must take the dog’s receiver collar off. If you don’t take the collar off and you enter the correction zone of a house that has a Dog Guard® fence, your dog will get a correction. It is important that you remove the collar instead of turning the fence off at the transmitter.

Method 1 - The Carry

Simply pick your dog up and carry it through the perimeter. Please only use this method if you have a small dog and you can safely lift and carry it. Put your dog down once you have generously passed the barrier. Use the same maneuver when returning through the fence.

Method 2 - The Drive

Put your dog in the car and drive through. Much like the pick up method, but a little less strenuous for large dog owners.

Method 3 - Begin at the Beginning

From the day your fence is installed, follow the same route when taking your pet out of the yard, making sure to leave and enter the yard in the same spot each time. If this is done consistently before and during training, your pet will associate you, the leash, and the route as a safe means of leaving the yard.

• What is DOG GUARD®?
• How does it work?
• Isn’t it cruel to correct my dog all the time?
• How does the training system work?
• Can a dog on the DOG GUARD® system be taken out of the yard for a walk?
• How do I know that the system is functioning properly?
• Are your batteries rechargeable?
• What makes DOG GUARD® better than other systems?
• Why should I buy DOG GUARD®?
• What is the difference between your DOG GUARD® fencing system and what I can purchase at Wal-mart or PetSmart?
• I have heard that some of these systems do not work on all pets. What should I be looking for?
• How many pets can I have on this system?
• What happens when there is a power failure?
• How much does a system cost?

What is DOG GUARD®?

DOG GUARD® is an electronic fence system that is installed underground by burying a single wire as a complete loop along the entire perimeter of your property. This underground boundary can also include certain portions of your yard, such as a pool or garden. Your dog is safely contained within your yard, while not being allowed to trample your gardens or swim in your pool. Top

How does it work?

First, a transmitter is installed in a convenient location, such as the garage or basement. Then, the wire loop is placed underground. The transmitter sends a harmless radio signal through the wire, which is picked up by the small receiver on the dog’s collar. When the dog nears the wire, the receiver in the pet’s collar picks up the signal and gives off the owner’s choice of an audible warning or mild correction. Top

Isn’t it cruel to correct my dog all the time?

The correction has been thoroughly tested and proven to be harmless. It is a mild static pulsation, similar to a shock from a doorknob, yet unpleasant enough that the dog will quickly learn to avoid it. The whole purpose of a good pet containment system is to contain your pet without correcting him all the time. The DOG GUARD® system along with the training your pet receives ensure that your pet learns the boundary and stays away from it. Most pets will never sustain more than two or three corrections. Remember the level of correction must be greater than the level of distraction. Top

How does the training system work?

The boundary is marked off with flags, creating a visible boundary line for the pet. For two weeks, the dog owner should spend fifteen minutes, twice daily, exercising the dog around the flag boundary. If the dog moves toward the flags, he should be told “NO!” The dog should then be moved away from the flags and given lots of praise. By using this technique, the dog will quickly learn where the boundary is located. Later, once the dog becomes familiar with the visible boundary, the flags can be removed. Remember, praise and repetition are the keys to success! Top

Can a dog on the DOG GUARD® system be taken out of the yard for a walk?

Yes! Once your dog has completed training, he can be taken outside of the yard, BUT the DOG GUARD® receiver collar must be taken off before putting the leash on. Top

How do I know that the system is functioning properly?

Our transmitter has three colored indicator lights. The red and green light should be on all the time, while the yellow light will only come on in the event of an electrical surge or lightning damage. Top

Are your batteries rechargeable?

They are not. Rechargeable batteries, while a good idea, do not suit the purpose of a good pet containment system. To be most effective, rechargeable batteries need to be totally drained before recharging. What do you do while the battery is recharging? How do you know when the battery is sufficiently drained? To save our customers from worrying about these questions, we offer a battery plan. To obtain pricing, contact DOG GUARD® os St. Louis at 636-397-3323. Top

What makes DOG GUARD® better than any other system?

Better, of course, is always in the eye of the beholder. However, here are some facts you may want to consider when comparing our product with any other product on the market: Top

• The DOG GUARD® system comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. This time allows you to make sure your pet will be successful with this product. We do this to offer that “extra peace of mind” while your pet is in training.
• The transmitter offers a lifetime warranty against power surges and lightning strikes.
• The receiver is waterproof.
• A lifetime warranty on the receiver.
• The DG 9 XT receiver is the most powerful receiver on the market. If necessary, the correction can be reduced by more than 75%. Even with reduced correction, no other receiver comes close to the strength of the DG 9 XT.
• Our NEW DG Micro Receiver is one of the smallest receiver units available. Weighing in at 2 oz., it is perfect for dogs 10 lb. and under, as well as cats! Don’t be fooled by its size, though. The DG Micro Receiver provides STRONG & DEPENDABLE CORRECTION, just like the DG 9 XT.
• The transmitter is capable of enclosing up to 50 acres of property.
• The system is user friendly, with indicator lights and range adjustment at your fingertips.

Why should I buy DOG GUARD®?

Everyone at DOG GUARD®, from the manufacturer to the dealers, has your pet’s safety in mind. From the moment you purchase a DOG GUARD® pet containment system, you can rest assured that your dog is in good hands, from our knowledgeable dealers and trainers to our skilled technicians. From equipment support when you have questions about your system, to moral support when you just don’t know what to do with your pet, we will be with you every step of the way. If you love your dog and want to keep him safe and happy, DOG GUARD® is for you. Top

What is the difference between your product DOG GUARD® and what I can purchase at Wal-mart or PetSmart?

DOG GUARD® offers a complete package and not a do it yourself kit. We come to your house and install the system and help train you to train your pet. We offer a much more extensive warranty on the equipment than you will find at most retail stores. The wire we use in the installation of your system is “underground rated” and made to last when buried under ground. Our equipment is flexible enough to contain the smallest and largest of pets without harming their dispositions. Our signals are “smart” so that pets are not corrected unnecessarily in areas of stray signals, such as near large metal objects like air conditioning units and satellite television receptors. Top

I have heard that some of these systems do not work on all pets. What should I be looking for?

You want a system that is backed by a manufacturer that can be contacted whenever there is a problem. Some pets train quicker than others and some pets cannot be trained at all. In general, the amount of correction must be greater than the level of distraction. The correction is not harmful, but it must be effective enough so your pet learns to respect its boundaries. Top

How many pets can I have on this system?

We have a customer who has more than twenty eight dogs on the system at one time, and they are contained in a three acre area. The DOG GUARD® System is flexible enough to handle just about any number of pets in an area as large as 50 acres. Top

What happens when there is a power failure?

You have the option to purchase a battery backup similar to what a home computer might use. This product will give your system hours of additional time until the power is restored. Top

How much does a system cost?

DOG GUARD® costs much less than traditional fencing, such as a vinyl fence, aluminum fence or chain link fence. More importantly, a DOG GUARD® pet containment system has none of the maintenance and aesthetic problems. The final cost can vary, depending on the size of the property and the number of dogs on the system. However, every DOG GUARD® dealer works directly with the manufacturer, so there are no middleman costs, and the cost of your DOG GUARD® system may be lower than you think.

You can get an exact quote prior to deciding to have a system installed by calling DOG GUARD® of St. Louis at 636-397-3323. Top

Any other questions?

Call 636-397-3323 or email us. We are happy to help you and your pet(s) get acquainted with DOG GUARD®.