Breaking Down the Costs of Invisible Dog Fences: Is It Worth It?
Discover the true cost of an invisible dog fence. Learn about types, installation, training, and benefits to decide if it’s worth it.
The Best Fences to Keep Your Dog Safe and Secure
Discover the best fence for dogs to ensure safety and security. Learn about types, installation tips, and ideal options for different dog behaviors.
Why Invisible Wireless Electric Dog Fences, Just Don’t Work
Many people think an invisible underground wireless electric fence is the best way to keep their dog in their yard. However, they are simply not as effective as you might think. Statistics suggest that invisible wireless electric fences are only about 70% effective. Dr. Ivana Crnec, DVM, highlights that while...
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How To Inspect a Dog Fence For Problem Areas
The ASPCA reports that around 710,000 dogs in the U.S. enter shelters and are returned to their owners. That’s a small percentage of the 3.1 million dogs that end up in animal shelters. Some dogs run farther than expected during thunderstorms or fireworks. Others are picked up by people who...
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Basic Commands Every Dog Should Know, Even In a Fenced Yard
An estimated 69 million U.S. households own at least one dog. But, only 8% of those dog owners took their dogs to an obedience training program. What’s more popular is to put in an electronic tracking device. Around half of all dog owners in the U.S. use dog tracking...
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Ten Problems With Underground Dog Fencing
For most dog owners, fences are a way to confine a dog and keep it from annoying neighbors, postal workers, and delivery drivers. Fences also give your dog space to run off a leash. One of the most popular underground fencing companies available today boasts having more than 3...
Read moreHow to calculate linear feet for fence
For the past 10 years, homeowners and renters used our simple walking method to help measure their yard so they can find out how many linear feet they need to order. Now, that most of us have smartphones there is an easy and free app to help you measure...
Read moreHow Much Does a Wireless Invisible Fence Cost?
Shop Dog Fence Kits Contact Us How much does an invisible fence cost? The typical expense for an invisible fence is approximately $1,325, however, this can vary from $950 to $2,000 based on the fence’s extent and the quantity of collars required for dogs. These unseen electric barriers serve as a method...
Read moreHow to Stop your Dog from Digging Under your Fence
One of the most frustrating things to deal with as a new dog parent is an escape artist dog. Many dogs are rehomed or end up in shelters because their families can’t stop them from digging under or climbing over their fence. This is why our dog fences are...
Read moreRocky yard, Sloped yard and Boulders Oh My!
Do you have a rocky yard? A sloped yard? Have you been given an incredibly expensive quote from a traditional wood or chain link fencing company? Leveling an entire yard would be expensive, impractical and time consuming. Our Dog Fence solves all these issues. View all of our dog fence pictures and...
Read moreSmall dog fencing solutions
Small dogs are awesome. Most of the time they are easier to care for and groomers charge less to cut their nails too. However, even small dogs need exercise. Your high energy small dog will inevitably get into trouble if their physical exercise needs are not met. They will become...
Read moreHow much fence do I need for my dog?
How Much Space Does A Dog Need Outside? This is a question we are asked almost every day. For most dog breeds, we recommend a 5-foot tall fence and a minimum of 200 linear feet of fencing to meet their space requirements. While we offer kits as small as 100...
Read moreDog Fence Easy Ordering
ORDER DOG FENCE Most fencing companies have arbitrary pricing schemes based on many different situations and regions. We don’t. The pricing for our fencing system is the same for all customers. You don’t have to go through an arduous process calling different fencing companies to compare and negotiate a price that...
Read moreDog Fence VS. Hurricaine
Tired of looking at your damaged wood, chain link or vinyl fence? Traditional fences can take thousands of dollars to fix. With just $85 of parts and 20 minutes of time, a Pet Playgrounds dog fence can easily be repaired. Watch how:
Husband and Wife install 900 linear feet in rocky Colorado.
A husband and wife purchased our DIY dog fence kit and installed 900 linear feet of fencing on their rocky uneven Colorado land for their 2 awesome dogs. Here’s a video of their experience installing the fencing system. This is a great way to see if you’d like to...
Read moreMAX Strength Dog Fence Systems for Escape Artists
This customer has 5 dogs, and 2 of them were escape artists – always digging and chewing their way out of the backyard. They chose a 600 linear foot MAX strength dog fence kit with professional installation to keep their dogs in their yard. Our dog fence kits have been...
Read moreDog Fence Pricing
One of our most common questions is “How much will it cost?”. that’s why we created a tool where you can see the exact price of your kit and optional installation services at the top of this page under order now. Our prices are based on height, length and 2...
Read moreHelp Save a Life
Help Celebrate our 9th Anniversary by Saving a Life. Pet Playgrounds has partnered with the The Gould Insurance Group based in Connecticut to help save lives. It’s easy to help. Simply request a quote for your home and/or auto and they will donate $10 to your rescue organization of choice!...
Read moreWhat is a corner post?
A corner post should be used on a 90 degree corner to join two lines of fence. Corner posts can be used for odd angles where the angle is closer is between 45 and 90 degrees. An angle of 45 degrees may require a corner post, depending the tension...
Read moreCongratulations, Jodi!
Congratulations to Michael and his pal Jodi on winning our iFetch Too contest! We can’t wait to see pics of Jodi playing in her Pet Playgrounds fence and her new toy!
We’ve upgraded our dog fence!
Pet Playgrounds is continually researching, and reengineering our kits to be easier to install, and to perform better. We’ve upgraded one of our main components of our dog fence kit. Our fence is made up of 2 core materials, our 1000+ pound break strength polypropylene mesh and our NEW...
Read moreTemporary Dog Fence
Are you a renter or a homeowner looking to move soon? Great! Pet Playgrounds has an affordable physical dog fence system that you can take with you when you move. Our fence is perfect for renters, homeowners in a HOA (Home Owners Associations) and anyone else that needs to move or...
Read morePet Playgrounds Website Launch
Pet Playgrounds engineers, manufacturers, distributes, and installs the safest and most reliable REAL dog fencing system in the world. From a small office in West Haven, Connecticut Pet Playgrounds has now grown nearly five times since 2010. Although 2016 is not yet done, Pet Playgrounds has made some incredible...
Read moreHow strong is our fence?
[cs_text]Our fence is comprised of 12 unique components. One of the most important components that is included in every kit is our 1,000 break strength polypropylene mesh. This material is incredibly flexible yet incredibly strong. It is a unique material that no other competitor provides. Why? Because our competitors...
Read moreTo shock or not to shock your dog. That is the question.
Many people today think an invisible wireless electric fence is the best solution available to keep their dog on their property. Unfortunately, this is simply not true. First of all invisible wireless electric fences are simply not as effective as you might think. Depending on the breed, we have seen...
Read moreWe are the sponsor for Our Dog Show! Check out the podcast!
Thank you for watching the VIDEO version of the 4th Episode of Our Dog Show (www.ourdogshow.com). Our big story today is all about Xylitol, a sweetener in some sugarless foods that can make your dog incredibly sick, or even kill your dog. Learn...
Read moreOur Dog Show Episode 3 : Q&A with certified dog trainers
Welcome to the VIDEO version of the 3rd episode of Our Dog Show. In this episode special guests, Stephanie Williams and Fran Zelladonis, certified dog trainers and owners of Pawsitive Partners answer questions. Subscribe on iTunes here: https:/…
The flexibility of a Pet Playgrounds dog fencing system
Our Pet Playgrounds dog fencing system is so flexible that it can be used in a variety of ways. This customer already had a decorative fence but it wouldn’t keep her beagle mix in the yard, so we installed a Pet Playgrounds non-electric dog fence kit and left her decorative fence completely...
Read moreListen to Victor talk to Hal & Judy on Animal Radio
Listen to Victor Boemmels talk to Hal & Judy on this Animal Radio Clip. Find more information at http://www.petplaygrounds.com and use coupon code ANIMALRADIO to save 10% on your entire dog fencing system.
The Importance of Fencing
The importance of fencing to your pet’s safety cannot be underestimated. There is a good reason that most shelters, rescue organizations and responsible breeders require that you have fencing in place before adopting an animal out to you. A fully fenced yard keeps your pet off the road and...
Read moreWhat dog owners need to know about the dog flu outbreak.
A canine flu outbreak (H3N2) has sickened many dogs in the Midwest, and veterinarians are cautioning pet owners to keep their dogs from going nose-to-nose with other pets to stop it from spreading further. Both viruses can cause persistent cough, runny nose and fever in dogs. Experts say a small...
Read moreJust how strong is our dog fence?
Just how strong is a Pet Playgrounds dog fencing system? This video should clear a few things up. Pit bulls (in particular) should have a large, well fenced yard for daily exercise. A fence that is able to contain your large and energetic pit bull is absolutely necessary to protect your dog, the...
Read moreNeed financing? Make no payments for 6 months!
Pet Playgrounds is THE best way to let your dog run free, and we recently added a Cat Conversion Kit so you can now keep your cats and your dogs on your property. We are the most affordable and effective dog fencing solution. Still have questions? Call us at 1-800-985-9202...
Read moreWhy most trainers and rescue organizations advise against using invisible fencing systems
For people with yards that are difficult to fence — such as a yard that is bordered by a stream, full of rocks, or on uneven land – a wireless electrical invisible fence is an option that many dog owners consider. So how do these systems work? A wire...
Read moreTrying to decide whether a Pet Playgrounds dog fence is the best solution for you?
Here’s why a Pet Playgrounds non-electric dog fence is the best way to let your dog run free safely, humanely, and affordably. 1. Pet Playgrounds offers REAL climb, dig, and chew protection for any breed. Our hybrid dog fence is strong and flexible. It’s so strong it can even stand up to a tree...
Read moreHow to contain a pit bull
Recently a customer called us because their current fence was not working. They had a pit bull and when they let it out in their yard it would climb their fence. This customer had BOTH a wooden fence and a chain link fence, but these traditional fencing systems could...
Read moreWatch Lucy run free for the first time!
Sandy, a volunteer foster parent at Companion Pet Rescue & Transport in Connecticut (www.cprdogs.com), took a video of Lucy to show us just how happy she was to run free her fist time off a leash. The dog park was installed by Pet Playgrounds in Sandy’s backyard. Pet Playgrounds offers...
Read moreHow to build an affordable community dog park
With cities becoming more and more crowded and leash laws becoming more restrictive, many concerned dog owners are looking to the creation of dog parks as a solution to their need for a place to spend quality time with their pets. If you have a backyard on your property...
Read morePets for Vets saves animals while providing therapy for suffering veterans. Donate today.
Pets for Vets believes our country owes military veterans a debt of gratitude. Our soldiers have been brave but many of them have returned with physical and emotional injuries that have made it difficult to transition back to civilian life. Some estimates state that as many as 20% of returning...
Read moreIt’s all about the dogs!
Are you in Connecticut? Are you looking for a new dog to adopt and make your home their forever home? Then check out the adoption event hosted by Homeward Bound on November 8, 2014. Pet Playgrounds has donated a temporary fence for Homeward Bound so every dog there can...
Read moreMAX Strength (6 Foot) DIY Dog Fences now available
All of our DIY Dog Fence Kits, whether they are 4 foot, 5 foot, or 6 foot come with REAL chew, dig, and climb protection, however there are some dogs (and some breeds) that are particularly challenging to contain. This is when you would select a MAX strength 6 foot dog fence kit. Our MAX strength dog fence kits...
Read moreOff-leash dog training
Every dog owner dreams of the day that they can command their dog to do tricks, come when they are told, and simply be well behaved off-leash. This is not an easy process, but a non-electric dog fence from Pet Playgrounds can make this simpler. Many trainers recommend training a dog within...
Read morePETA field tested our non-electric dog fence kit and loved it!
> Read PETA’s blog post about testing our DIY Dog Fences PETA field tested our non-electric dog fence kit and loved it! We shipped PETA a 5 foot dog fence kit with a gate. PETA found a family that had two dogs that were living on a leash. Like PETA, Pet...
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