How to Bury Invisible Fence Wire

Invisible dog fences can be a great option for limiting the area your dog can access without installing a fence. Burying the perimeter wire is the most difficult part of installing the invisible dog fence. However, once the wire is buried, little maintenance is required.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Power edger (optional)
• Flat-edge shovel

1. Determine the path you will bury the invisible fence wire. Read the invisible fence instructions carefully to understand how close your dog can get to the wire, how deep the wire needs to be buried, etc.

2. Use a power edger, if you have access to one, to quickly trench a path around the perimeter. If you do not have a power edger, press the flat edge of a shovel into the ground and wiggle it back and forth to open the slit in the ground.

3. Insert the wire into the trench or slit, making sure it is the depth required in the invisible fence instructions (usually a couple inches).

4. Press the ground back over the wire, making sure it is completely buried and not exposed. Using your foot to press the ground back into place works great.

Tips & Warnings

• When using a shovel to create slits in the ground, it is easier to work in 2- to 3-foot sections at a time. Slit the ground 2 to 3 feet, insert the wire, press the ground back into place, and then move on to the next section.
• When you get to a corner, round the edge and prevent bending the wire. Bending the wire can form a weak spot.
• You can improvise with other straight-edged tools, such as a large metal scraper, to form the slit in the ground.

[kim82600]

on 10/8/2008 Thanks for the idea!