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Northwest Cedar Products
4.0(
104
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Electronic Pet Fence - InstallElectronic Pet Fence - Repair or Adjust

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From the office staff to the owner to the installation technicians, this was a very pleasant experience!  Rob gave us a quote, took care of the permits and had his technicians build the fence in less time than he quoted!  Some of my landscaping was outside of my property line and Rob arrived to help remove it swiftly and professionally.  I would hire them again in a heartbeat!  
Thanks everyone!
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+19

Recommended by81%of homeowners
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A+ Underground Pet Fencing, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Electronic Pet Fence - InstallElectronic Pet Fence - Repair or Adjust

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott is so incredibly kind, courteous and he truly loves all dogs! His dog Millie is the best too! She has helped train both of our dogs to use the PetSafe fence which has been so incredibly helpful for us since we live next to a walking path and our dogs like to greet every single person that walks by! The fence keeps them from getting outside of our property. Scott initially installed our fence for our first dog, Coco. Then we added a new puppy last year and he came back out and spent so much time to train our dog Cookie too. This time, he came to repair our broken fence that was damaged when the plumber had to dig up our water line. He also helped us with bark collars and he helps train us on how to use those as well. Scott is passionate about humane and safe dog care and I would absolutely recommend him to any dog owner!"
A+ Underground Pet Fencing, Inc. Illinois
International Association Of Canine Professionals
A+ Underground Pet Fencing, Inc.
Full Perimeter Protected, Including 1 Garden
Front and Back Yard Protected, Including 1 Garden

+29

Recommended by33%of homeowners
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American Outdoor Services and Iron Works
4.1(
9
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Electronic Pet Fence - InstallElectronic Pet Fence - Repair or Adjust

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project went really well, and I couldn't be happier. Just as I requested, the new railing looks exactly like the old railing. There were some issues with installing it into the existing concrete steps, and Rick Gleason found a solution that really worked well. The new railing is sturdy and looks great."
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Kat Construction
4.0(
29
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Electronic Pet Fence - InstallElectronic Pet Fence - Repair or Adjust

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin was very responsive, returned calls promptly and provided an emailed estimate. His estimate was very reasonable and is our choice for the job. Unfortunately, its late in the season and the weather will not cooperate with us so we are postponing our concrete project to the spring. At that time we will use Kat Construction for the project."
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Masonry Doctors
4.3(
18
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Electronic Pet Fence - InstallElectronic Pet Fence - Repair or Adjust

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Masonry Doctors team did a great job."
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Animal Fencing FAQs, answered by experts

You know if you have a skunk hole if you can smell the skunk’s musk. Skunks have a strong odor even when they aren’t spraying due to threats, and you may smell it coming from under a building or another hiding spot, such as a shrub or wood pile. They may also dig shallow holes around a lawn in search of food.

Possums are not aggressive toward people or pets. They are shy critters that prefer to avoid confrontations. When threatened, they may hiss, growl, or display their teeth but are more likely to play dead as a defense mechanism. Possums rarely attack unless cornered or provoked. They are not a significant threat to pets, though a curious dog or cat might provoke a defensive reaction.

If the cat is stray (you noticed a collar or other signs of domestication), the kind thing to do is to try and find the owner. Call around to other neighbors to see if they can lead you in the right direction. If you can get close enough to snap a picture, try posting an image of the cat to local community groups and pages on social media. 

If the cat is feral, you can try to humanely trap them and participate in a local shelter’s TNR program. Before attempting capture, call around to local rescues and shelters to make sure one near you does participate in a TNR program. They may even be able to catch the cat for you.

Although raccoons aren’t particularly picky regarding food, certain sounds, metals, and smells bother them. You can place these items around your home to keep raccoons away:

  • Place wire mesh screens around and underneath decks and porches to prevent raccoons from nesting. 

  • Put metal sheeting around the edges of your roof or at the base of trees to deter raccoons from coming close. 

  • Place a loud battery-operated radio near the raccoon’s den to keep them from nesting.

  • Keep a bowl of cider vinegar on your deck or porch.

  • Remove old raccoon scents by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting underneath porches and decks.

Foxes hate strong scents and sudden disturbances. They dislike the smell of ammonia, vinegar, garlic, chili peppers, and predator urine, which can make an area less appealing. Motion-activated lights and sprinklers also unsettle them, as foxes prefer to avoid sudden movements and bright lights. Additionally, they are wary of loud noises and unexpected sounds.

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