Do Underground Fences Work for Dogs

Although invisible fences protect dogs by preventing them from leaving the yard, they do not prevent hazards from entering the yard. Stray dogs and wild animals can still access the yard and interact aggressively with pet dogs.

Are underground dog fences effective?

Many people think an invisible underground wireless electric fence is the best way to keep their dog in their yard. However, they are simply not as effective as you might think. Statistics suggest that invisible wireless electric fences are only about 70% effective.

What do I do if my dog runs through an invisible fence?

What you can try is to keep the invisible dog fence system running as normal, but then to put the dog on a retractable leash or a runner to reinforce the idea that they are supposed to be confined to a specific area. Also make sure to put out the boundary flags if you’ve removed them to really drive the concept home.