10 Questions for All Electric Dog Fencing Shoppers

So you have decided to buy an electric dog fencing system.  You've learned the basics, that there is a wide range of electronic pet containment products out there.  When it comes down to choosing a dog fence system, consider whether these items matter to you and ask containment professionals these questions:

1: How long have you been in the dog fence business AND (part 2) how long have you serviced electric fences in this area?
-many companies come and go and longevity is a the best indicator a company will be there for you when you need them.

2: What kind of containment training will be done AND (part 2)  How much is included with a complete pet fence system?
-many companies lowball prices with little or no humane training. 
-many companies accelerate the training by correcting your dog harder than necessary.

3: What is the warranty?
-many companies use warranty as a profit center.  Overseas made product often fails so frequently that warranty charges are set up to create huge profits -ironically, the less safe your fence, the more money corporate America makes.  (buy American!)
-lifetime warranties on electric dog containment products are common now, so don't accept less!

4: Is the product made in America or overseas?
-90% + of electric fence systems are made in China and overseas.  Watch the marketing budget for examples of the extra money available when cheaper manufacturing is chosen.

5: What is the installation guarantee?
-A 1-2 year guarantee assures proper installation and time to find any real problems.

6:  Is the seller an aurthorized representative of the brand they are offering?
-It is  common ploy to leave unknowing buyers with cheap, store bought or online systems, yet charge for professional grade systems and installation. 
-If you choose to buy a cheap system, buy it yourself and consider letting a pro install it.  They will use a better grade of wire than you will find, and you can always trade up if your Chinese made product fails the second or third time.

7:  Okay, every company sounds competitive.  Now ask the back breaker. 

If I wanted to get in my car right now and drive to the factory, what is the address? 

That is a trick question because almost no one will want to answer it.

There is only one manufacturer with ON SITE manufacturing, engineering etc, with ALL employees and no sub contractorrs.  

8:  How large is their electric pet containment service area? 
-Beware giant companies. 
-Local companies are always best.

9:  Check references.  Professional references are much more useful than consumer endorsements.

10: What kind and how deep will the wire be?  They should bury a thick jacketed wire underground.  A wired fence requires continuity, broken fences cause down time.

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