Your cost depends on the specifics: lot size, system type (underground or GPS), number of pets, and how your property is laid out. Every job is different, which is why we give personalized quotes during a free consultation rather than posting generic price ranges.

As a benchmark, traditional fencing in the Chicago suburbs can easily exceed $5,000 to $10,000. Invisible Fence® Brand systems typically run significantly less per quarter acre, and that includes professional installation, three certified training sessions, and ongoing local support. Nothing is billed as an extra.

The fastest route to a real number is a free consultation, in person or virtual.

The static correction from the Computer Collar® is fully adjustable and set specifically for your pet's weight, breed, and temperament. After a few training sessions, most dogs respond to the audible warning tone and avoid the correction entirely.

The Perfect Start Plus™ training methodology was co-developed with animal behaviorists and centers on positive reinforcement. Invisible Fence® Brand has been trusted by vets and pet professionals for decades, with over 3 million pets safely contained nationwide.

Yes, we don't take winters off, even Chicagoland winters. Our installation equipment is built to work in frozen ground, and we've handled plenty of January and February installs across the suburbs.

For underground systems, we use specialized trenching tools that cut through hard, frozen soil with minimal lawn damage. If we hit an extreme cold snap, we'll stage the equipment and return to finish burial when conditions loosen up. GPS systems skip the ground entirely, so temperature doesn't matter.

Your consultant will help you plan the best timing for your property.

HOA-restricted neighborhoods are some of our busiest service areas, including places like Naperville, Schaumburg, Palatine, and dozens of other Chicagoland communities. Our underground system is completely invisible once installed, and our GPS system has no above-ground hardware whatsoever.

No posts, no panels, no permit needed. Your property looks the same as before. If your HOA has blocked a traditional fence, Invisible Fence® Brand solves the problem without any conflict.

Two systems, each suited to different situations. Your consultant will walk you through which one fits your property.

Boundary Plus® Underground System: A wire is buried just below the surface, creating a signal boundary that your pet's collar detects. It's precise, works on any lot shape, and is compatible with both dogs and cats.

GPS Wireless Fence (GPS Flex™ available): No wire needed. Boundaries are set via satellite and loaded into your pet's collar. This option is designed for larger properties where trenching would be disruptive or impractical. Requires a minimum 8" neck size for the collar.

Plan on a single day for most installations, typically a few hours depending on your property. Underground systems are installed with equipment that keeps your lawn looking clean. GPS requires no digging.

You'll need to be home for installation day and for all three Perfect Start Plus™ training sessions. We schedule during the week and on Saturdays to make it easy to fit in.

Yes. We work with every type of dog: stubborn adults, anxious rescues, brand-new puppies, giant breeds, you name it. Perfect Start Plus™ training is custom-built for each pet's personality, and the Computer Collar® offers a wide range of adjustable levels.

If your dog has beaten a physical fence, that's actually a scenario where our system tends to shine. Professional training plus a consistent boundary signal often succeeds where boards and wire have failed.

It's rare after proper training. If it does happen, the system's correction-free return feature lets the dog come back into the yard without receiving a correction, which encourages a quick return.

Most dogs develop reliable boundary habits during the first two weeks of training. The initial training period is where consistency pays off the most.

Trained dogs respect the boundary because the training builds a learned behavior, not just a reaction to a signal. In a power outage, a properly trained dog typically stays put.

Boundary Plus Smart® models push alerts to your phone if the system drops offline. The collar's Power Cap® battery runs about three months and has a visual indicator when it's getting low. Battery and Service Plans take the guesswork out of maintenance.

Three in-home training sessions with a certified trainer, spaced out over the training period. Between sessions, you'll take your pet on short boundary walks, 10 to 15 minutes, two or three times a day.

White training flags are placed along the boundary to give your pet a visual cue, and they're gradually removed as your pet becomes confident. The whole program is centered on positive reinforcement and building a clear routine.

Yes. Different Rules for Different Pets™ technology means every pet in your home can have their own collar settings with different correction levels, different zones, all running on one system.

Yes. Our systems work for cats too, with a smaller, lighter Computer Collar® receiver. Training is tailored for feline behavior, and multiple pets (cats and dogs) can share the same system with independent settings.

Yes. Premium outdoor systems installed by our team include a One-Year Money-Back Performance Guarantee. Equipment warranties are included, and extended or lifetime component coverage is available on select systems.

We're local and available for system checks, repairs, and ongoing support anytime.

These are long-term systems. Transmitters and collar receivers are engineered for years of use, and buried wire, when properly installed, holds up for a very long time.

The recurring cost is the Power Cap® battery, replaced roughly every three months. We offer Battery and Service Plans for easy, automatic maintenance.

Occasionally, a digging project or landscaping job can damage the wire. Repairs are typically quick and simple.

After installation, you'll receive a boundary map to provide to any contractors working on your property. We always recommend calling 811 before digging.

We serve the greater Chicagoland area and Northwest Indiana, including Chicago, Naperville, Schaumburg, Aurora, Evanston, Joliet, Rockford, Elgin, Palatine, Oak Park, Des Plaines, Carol Stream, Gary (IN), and Hammond (IN).

Our office is located at:

245 W Roosevelt Rd

West Chicago, IL 60185

Call (630) 515-1092 to schedule your free consultation.

Yes. Your equipment travels with you. Through the Invisible Fence® Brand national dealer network, your dealer at your new location can install wire and retrain your pet.

Yes. A lot of our customers have fences that their dogs have figured out how to jump, dig under, or barrel through. Installing an Invisible Fence® boundary along the inside perimeter adds a reliable containment layer while leaving your existing fence in place.

The system keeps your pet in. It doesn't create a barrier against other animals entering your property. For added protection in specific areas, you can use Shields® Units or combine our system with existing physical fencing.