Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ

In this section, you will find answers to the most common questions regarding pet fencing & pet containment systems. We understand that when it comes to your pets’ safety and well being, many questions will arise in order to ensure the best possible experience for your pet. If the answer to your question is not here, please contact Fido's Fences™, Inc. directly. We welcome your questions.

What is a Fido's Fence?

The Fido's Fences™ Inc. hidden dog & cat fence is a pet fencing system that uses an electronic radio signal to keep your dog IN a designated containment area, such as a yard; or OUT of an area, such as a swimming pool, patio, or garden. Our pet containment fences also work in the interior of your home to keep your pet off a couch or away from a kitchen counter.

How does it work?

A hidden wire, buried underground, carries the harmless, low level radio signal around the containment area. Your dog wears a receiver on a collar that emits a mild stimulation, or correction, when he gets too close to the designated area. With an indoor dog containment fence, the hidden wire runs around your couch or other containment area and is electronic to the eye.

How does my dog learn where the boundary is?

Your pet is trained by one of our pet consultants and learns the containment area through voice commands and visual flags that are set inside the hidden fence. With training, the dog and/or cat remembers the placement of the flags and is taught to stay within the containment area. During the training period, flags are slowly taken away. If your pet goes to within 5-10 feet of the boundary, they will first hear a warning sound indicating they are too close to the containment fence. If the dog reaches the boundary, he will receive a mild correction.

Will the stimulation from the collar hurt my pet?

NO! All hiddenpet fence systems emit a correction that is less than 25% of the energy found in a static electricity shock that most people have experienced. This type of stimulation has been used in dog training for over 40 years. And the amount of correction can be adjusted so that a dog receives the appropriate level of stimulation for its size. Our products are used and recommended by veterinarians.

Will the pet fencing system work for more than one pet?

Yes. There is no limit to the number of pets our hidden pet fencing can protect at one time.

What if my house loses electrical power?

An auxiliary power supply provides hours of power to your electronic pet containment system until your household electrical service is be restored.

How much does it cost?

Pet containment systems from Fido's Fences™ Inc. can cost much less than traditional fencing and do far more. For example, you can contain your pet IN your yard, but keep them OUT of a pool area, garden or driveway gate. Contact us for an estimate on your individual property. Our systems are in small urban yards and 200 acre orchards.

What if I move?

Once you purchase the pet containment system, you may expand it or take it with you when you move.

How big an area will the system cover? What kinds of areas will it cover?

Fidos Fences Inc. offers models that can cover properties up to 200 acres. You can contain your pet in or out of most anywhere, including interior features of your home such as couches, dining rooms, and counter tops. Contact us for a free consultation and estimate with a trained proffessional pet consultant.

How old does my dog have to be before training begins?

As a general guideline, your pet should be at least 3 to 6 months old. However, some dogs may mature earlier than others because of breed, size or disposition. If your pet can follow the three basic commands of come, sit, and stay; they may be ready for a Fido's Fence™. When our pet consultant meets with you and your pet, he or she will evaluate your dog and make a recommendation as to when training should begin.

Will a system work with any pet?

Our systems work with all breeds, ages, and sizes. However, this type of product is not intended for use with dogs that have a history of aggressive behavior.

Can my dog get out of the containment area?

With proper training this will rarely happen. If your pet does get out, immediately check to make sure the collar is on securely. On our new receivers, check the status light. You may also increase the range of the signal to keep the pet further from the electronic pet fence or increase the correction level. Perhaps due to recent landscaping, there is a break in your underground wire that is electronic to your eye. There are many ways to adjust your Fido's Fence System. Contact our proffessionals to ensure an immediate resolution of all issues. We are here to insure all of your pet's needs.

Is there a guarantee on the System?

We offer a lifetime equipment warranty on our outdoor systems. There is also a 1-Year pet containment guarantee, which essentially says that if you have the one pet we cannot contain then we will refund your money back.