Pet Containment FAQ

1. Is Pet Stop of Northern VA associated with Invisible Fence®, Petsafe®, PetSafe® Pro, Radio Fence®, Dogwatch®,  DogGuard® or ANY other pet fence brand than Pet Stop®?

No.  We are an authorized Pet Stop® provider. Pet Stop of Northern VA sells and or services all other brands as an independant pet fencing contractor.

Again, to be clear:

Pet Stop of Northern VA provides manufacturer warranties only on Pet Stop® brand products. Pet Stop of Northern VA services all other brands of pet containment only as an independent contractor, including all product upgrades, exchanges, trade-ins and replacements.  

2. Can I use an underground dog fence for my aggressive dog?

No.  We will not sell or install an electric dog fence for an aggressive dog. The only exception is when our product supports a pre-existing wooden or chainlink fence.  Use of corrections with aggressive dogs is not recommended; instead, we suggest you call your vet for a training recommendation.

3. How old should my dog be before the initial pet fence training?

We recommend approximately 3 months with an average pup or a little younger with more hearty pups.   Pet containment systems can really concrete yard edge avoidance when trained right and trained early.

4. How long will the underground fence equipment last?

Every Hidden Dog Fence System we offer comes with a full lifetime warranty.

5. Does the correction cause behavior problems?

No. Using our revolutionary trainnig approach, you can train your pet on very low percentage output levels, avoiding false associations which can cause behavior issues.

Most dogs seem happier and healthier with full run of the yard every day. Dogs tend to get more exercise and also more quality time with their (happier) owners.

6. I know someone in my area who bought a fencing system for less money...are the Professional products really worth it?

Pet Stop® Pet Fencing Systems make us look good in the field. They are reliable, highly adjustable and make the training go better. When you combine top grade product with our professional experience and commitment to customer satisfaction, you get the best pet containment experience possible.

However, you can also choose from some great economical values in the Retail/Premium product lines, and even put the system in yourself.

Installation costs can vary, depending on the size of the property, terrain situations, the number of dogs and other factors. If you have us do the work, you'll benefit from years of experience in the field. We'll do it right and help you at every stage.

But many budget minded homeowners do the installation and training themselves. Are you handy and motivated? We will coach you if you buy a self install kit from us.

7. Is the wire safe to put in yard with children?

Yes! The dog fence wire caries a coded radio signal - not an electric current. The wire is designed to last over 20 years underground and will not break by itself.

8. Does the fencing system interfere with radios, TVs, garage-door openers, heart pacemakers?

Our signal is pulse coded and avoids all random interference and false responses.

9. Will a power failure affect the fencing system?

"Battery backup" is available for the system that keeps the fence operating in case of a power outage.

10. Does the system work indoors?

Yes. We offer many indoor transmitters and wiring options.

12. Does the correction hurt the dog?

Our Pet Fence systems are used and recommended as a safe and humane solution to the everyday challenges of dog ownership by many local veterinarians and by many of your local neighbors.  The correction is meant to annoy your pet enough to keep him in the yard, not to inflict pain.

13. Can the fencing receiver-collar be loosened or removed after the training sinks in?

No, pet conditioning requires consistent consequences. After removing the collar, the pet may stay contained, but the pet may challenge the fencing boundaries. To maintain the conditioning, we require keeping the receiver-collar on whenever the pet needs to be contained - inside or out.

14. Do you sell pet containment systems for my breed of dog?

Yes. Our hidden fence pet containment systems are suitable for small dogs such as Chihuahuas, medium size dogs such as Poodles and large dogs such as Labradors.