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To make sure that your fence is installed correctly, it is a good idea to
draw out a quick diagram of your property. Consider some of the layout
options on the next page.
The way that you lay out your wire needs to accommodate obstructions
that include but are not limited to: utility lines, trees and driveways. It is
very important to have your underground utilities marked ahead of time.
All you need to do is dial 811 and a technician will come out and mark
them.
Important: About Placing Your Wire
• If running parallel from electrical, telephone, cable TV or
other buried utilities then you must separate your loop by at
least 7 feet.
• If you are installing one section of dog fence wire parallel
to another, it is important to separate the two sections by at
least 10 feet, or the signal may cancel out.
• If your neighbor has an electric dog fence, be sure to
separate your dog fence wire from theirs by at least 10 feet.
• Avoid running your wire within 4 feet of any steel reinforced
concrete surface (this is because the steel in it may affect
the strength of the signal).
Step 1: Laying out the wire