Compare Dog Guard® vs. Competitors
How Dog Guard of Ohio Compares to Other Dog Fence Options
Not all underground dog fence systems are designed or installed the same way. Differences in equipment, installation quality, and training approach can directly affect how well the system works for your dog.
Out of sight fencing systems use a buried boundary wire to create a consistent signal field around your property. When paired with proper training, this allows dogs to understand and respond to the boundary reliably.
We believe Dog Guard® offers the best affordable, high-quality electronic pet containment system with industry-leading customer service and support from family-owned, local Ohio residents.
Dog Guard products are:
Designed and assembled in the USA
Managed by a locally-owned, family-operated business right here in Ohio
Capable of the Strongest Correction Available (if needed)
Adjustable by the homeowner
Guard Dog Features vs. The Competition
The table below outlines how Dog Guard systems compare to other dog fence options across key factors such as signal consistency, installation method, warranty coverage, and overall system design. Dog Guard uses a wired boundary to create a stable and reliable signal field, avoiding the variability that can occur with GPS-based systems. Each system is professionally installed and supported locally, with hands-on training and ongoing service available. Dog Guard equipment is designed and assembled in the USA and includes stronger warranty coverage than many competing systems, along with adjustable signal levels to match different dogs and property layouts.
| Features | Dog Guard® | Invisible Fence Brand® | DogWatch® |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levels of Correction | 32 levels | 5 levels | Audible only, 6 correction, 1 audible + correction (total of 8) |
| Strongest correction available | Yes | No | No |
| Years in Operation | 35 years | 48 years | 32 years |
| Designed and Assembled in the USA | Yes | New equipment modles made in China | No |
| Adjustable by Homeowner | Yes | Requires Service Call | Yes |
| Warranty | 30-day money back guarantee, Limited Lifetime Warranty (including dog chews) | 1-year money back guarantee | 30-day money back guarantee, Lifetime Warranty (including dog chews) |
| Signal Type | AM + Digital Overlay | Digital Radio (Not AM/FM) | FM |
| Battery Life | Recommended changing every 6 months for optimal performance* | Unknown | Up to 2 years |
| Water Resistant/Proof | Designed to IP67 - Up to one meter for up to 30 minutes | Claimed Waterproof | Claimed Waterproof |
| Multiple Zones of Correction | Yes | 1 Warning Zone 1 Correction Zone | 1 Warning Zone 1 Correction Zone |
| Training | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Coverage | 100+ Acres | Unknown | 200 Acres |