Dog Guard Ohio

Founded 2001 • With Angi since January 2009

Dog guard is a proven underground fence system that is known within the industry for its reliability, quality and excellent service that comes with every sale. In fact, there is no better way to protect your dog than with dog guard. Professional installation. Year round service & support, professional dog training, containment guarantee, free in-home estimates, fencing for any size or number of dogs or cats. We except all major credit cards. Locally owned & operated. Additional phone number - (330) 421-0986. Additional email me at - info@dogguard-ohio.com

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Verified Reviews

4.9

(61) Verified Reviews

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Price
4.8
Professionalism
4.9
Punctuality
4.9
Quality
4.9
Responsiveness
4.9

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Jackie B.
5.0
08/29/2022
Very well - staff was helpful, professional and kind to my puppy.
Description of Work
Install invisible fence
Category
dog trainers, dog fence
Cost
$1,450
Hire Again?
Yes
Kris B.
5.0
04/24/2022
After taking in 2 of my Uncle’s dogs after his unexpected passing, we were in need some sort of fencing solution since our new additions were coming from sunny AZ where they had access to the outdoors majority of the day. After asking a community group on fb for recommendations, Dog Guard came strongly recommended. I was sold after one conversation with Heather. She knows her product. They were understanding and patient with our needs and got the ball rolling in no time. Chelsea was fantastic to train with and knew how to work with dogs coming from abuse in their past. So far the dogs are loving their new found freedom and just in time for the warm weather where they can sun-bathe to their heart’s content.

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Review for Dog Guard Ohio - 196 Westview Ave, Wadsworth, OH - 39708650
Description of Work
Invisible fencing for adopted dogs
Category
dog trainers, fencing, dog fence
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Your an angel for taking in your uncles dogs. I hope everyone has adjusted well and life is good! We also Thank you for choosing Dog Guard to protect them. Welcome to our family!
Curt L.
5.0
12/23/2020
This company was very professional, punctual and friendly. They did a great job of communicating when the product would be installed, how to use the product and continually checked in with me to see if modifications need to be made. When I asked for some adjustments to the system, they responded immediately and had the modification done within days of my request. Highly recommended!
Description of Work
Invisible Fence Installed
Category
dog trainers, fencing, dog fence
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you [Member Name Removed] for trusting us with your [Member Name Removed] pups!! It is a pleasure to serve your family [Member Name Removed]
Rebecca B.
5.0
01/28/2019
After researching several different companies, and comparing services and quotes, we settled on Dog Guard. The business owner, Heather, was very accommodating and spent valuable time explaining everything to us. From the time we made our initial inquiry, she had us scheduled for an at home consultation, and installation within 4 days. I felt she simplified what to expect from the installation and dog training, and didn't upsale anything not needed. Since installation, she continues to stay in touch and is always responsive when we reach out to her. Very happy with our choice.
Description of Work
Invisible fence installation.
Category
dog fence
Cost
$1,100
Hire Again?
Yes
Kim S.
5.0
10/12/2018
We had a wonderful experience from start to finish! Heather, Chelsea and Sarah worked together to train our puppy and us, to make sure we all understood how to best use this equipment. Our 4 month old puppy figured it out quickly, and two weeks later can run around the back and front yard freely. They provided us with all kinds of effective tricks to make the training process quickly and easily. There was no waiting period - they installed and trained one week after the sales visit. They came back within two days to provide a little extra front yard training, and demonstrated how to use the indoor system to keep him from going up dangerous steps. We highly recommend this company!

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Review for Dog Guard Ohio - 196 Westview Ave, Wadsworth, OH - 37468456
Description of Work
Out of sight fencing for our puppy.
Category
dog trainers, dog fence
Cost
$1,400
Hire Again?
Yes
RICHARD T.
5.0
05/30/2018
Very well and installers performed professionally.
Description of Work
Invisible dog fence.
Category
dog trainers, fencing, dog fence
Cost
$1,250
Hire Again?
Yes
Michael M.
5.0
04/25/2018
They were extremely professional and great to work with. They explained what they were doing, how the fence worked and how the dog would react during training. They were wonderful during the dog training and explained how I should handle the ongoing training.
Description of Work
Dog Fencing
Category
dog fence
Hire Again?
Yes
Michael C.
3.0
11/14/2017
Wires from power source inside garage come out of siding from pvc pipe. When noticed by me, the owner, all they did was put caulk in pvc pipe opening. Furthermore, when dredging wire towards sidewalk at garage, they cut sprinkler line, and when brought to their attention, they argued the water line was not placed low enough and was not their fault. Upon further discussion around water line, they said they would pay half and asked who the irrigation company was to work out the pricing on the fix. I had work done to fix it and they have not paid anything to fix the water line they damaged. Perimeter fence is working but experience was not worth recommending or going back to get work done again.
Description of Work
Needed perimeter fence for dog re-established.
Category
dog fence
Cost
$425
Donna H.
5.0
09/18/2017
I can't say enough about how great the service was! Training was excellent and Heather returned when needed to make adjustments for my one dog. Installation was quick. I was amazed at the amount of yard the fencing covered for the price. I did my homework and Dog Guard had the best customer feedback and the best price. I'm amazed how quickly the dogs learned and so very pleased with the exercise they are now getting because of this purchase. Wish I had done this years ago!
Description of Work
underground electronic fencing for my dogs.
Category
dog trainers, dog fence
Hire Again?
Yes
Carolyn B.
5.0
09/02/2017
great, she came out next day and diagnosed the problem and fixed it. The cable was corroded, she replaced it, and tested it, works great.
Description of Work
my dog fence which she had installed over ten years ago, was not working
Category
dog fence
Cost
$35
Hire Again?
Yes
Jennifer K.
5.0
08/14/2017
One dog learned to charge through the fence unscathed and fearless. Heather was responsive to my calls and came immediately. I appreciate her ability to have empathy and understanding with the owner's feelings and concerns. All 3 dogs are safe, seccure, and respect the fence now.

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Review for Dog Guard Ohio - 196 Westview Ave, Wadsworth, OH - 36029111
Description of Work
I needed fencing around 3/4 of an acre for my 3 Boxers.
Category
dog fence
Cost
$1,700
Hire Again?
Yes
Diane V.
5.0
08/01/2017
Heather and Chelsea did a great job from start to finish.
Description of Work
Invisible fence
Category
dog trainers, dog fence
Hire Again?
Yes
Mark G.
5.0
06/18/2017
The work went very well. They came out the next day to survey the job and provide an estimate. The work was done in about a week. They took care of having the utility lines marked throughout the yard prior to installing the fence.
Description of Work
New underground dog fence wire was installed in our yard.
Category
dog trainers, fencing, dog fence
Hire Again?
Yes
Michael C.
5.0
04/26/2017
Great; Re-Wiring to existing fence around house and yard
Description of Work
Re-Wiring to existing fence around house and yard
Category
dog fence
Cost
$450
Hire Again?
Yes
Gary C.
5.0
04/14/2017
Heather was amazing. She understood our worries and worked with us. Installation was delayed due to snow, but as soon as she was able she installed the fence and showed us how to train our dog. She came back out and worked with us until we and our dog were comfortable with the fence. I would highly recommend Dog Guard Ohio to anyone who really cares about quality and customer service.
Description of Work
We moved to a house with a very difficult to fence yard. Our younger dog is a 'runner' and escape artist, but we wanted to try an 'invisible' fence. After looking at the options, we selected Dog Guard.
Category
dog trainers, dog fence
Cost
$1,250
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Hi [Member Name Removed] & [Member Name Removed]...and Ms [Member Name Removed]!! Thank you for choosing Dog Guard we appreciate your business. It was a pleasure to meet you and your family (dogs) !! Hope you enjoy your new home and the freedom [Member Name Removed] will have and no worries for you !!
marcia H.
5.0
03/04/2017
everything went as stated. the invisible fence works well and the training worked well too. Very nice company to deal with.
Description of Work
installed invisible fence for dog and trained the dog
Category
dog fence
Cost
$1,200
Hire Again?
Yes
Terri B.
4.0
02/24/2017
In addition to the above description of the service, we have been very happy that we went ahead with the Dog Guard fencing and training. We have a very large yard that sits well back from the road in an undeveloped area, but our partially grown puppy had reached the "teenage" era of his life and decided it was OK to wander and not necessary to come back for long periods of time. Some of that wandering was taking him increasingly closer to the road and nearest houses, not to mention other dangers of the area such as coyotes. Since the fencing was installed, he has only gone through two times, both in the first two weeks (chasing squirrels), including one time he tried to stop by the driveway and slid through on ice. With lots of wildlife around, he has gone chasing and barking around the inside perimeter of the fence many times but stays respectfully within. One time recently, he even stayed inside the fence while he had an animated "conversation" with a fox outside the fence! We have taken off the receiver collar a couple times and tried to bribe him through the fence at our driveway entrance to take him for a hike in the adjacent drive and fields and he solidly refuses to pass through even to get a large dog biscuit. We can leave him outside with confidence now and trust he'll stay within the confines of the yard.
Description of Work
The mother-daughter team of Dog Guard came to our house promptly after the initial contact to view the property and talk about options and pricing. They were friendly and professional, both with us and our dog. After the service was agreed upon, a job date was set for the near future to accommodate weather conditions and upcoming holidays. The work was completely efficiently by the team, including installing the electronic equipment indoors and the perimeter underground fencing. After the underground fencing was put in and marked with flags, the team worked with training both the humans and delinquent dog. They provided instructions to follow through with training. After several days the Dog Guard team returned for the next stage of training, working again jointly to train both our dog and us. We were assured we could call if there were any problems and they would return, and that we would be provided with replacement batteries and a complimentary dog tag. We were next contacted mid February to say the batteries and tag were to be mailed soon. In exchanging voicemails, we noted the fence worked so well that our dog couldn't even be enticed through without the receiver collar to go for walks. Dog Guard responded quickly to return my call with suggestions as to how to train the dog that it was safe to pass through the fence in a specific location in specific conditions to go for a walk.
Category
dog trainers, dog fence
Cost
$1,500
Hire Again?
Yes
mary M.
5.0
02/14/2017
They showed up in time and installed the wire for the invisible fence much faster than I could
Description of Work
installed dog fence
Category
dog fence
Cost
$150
Hire Again?
Yes
Mike J.
5.0
01/04/2017
Went extremely well. Heather installed and trained the dogs within two days of meeting with her. Came back multiple times to continue training and adjust fence strength. Very responsive.
Description of Work
Invisible fence for two small dogs.
Category
dog fence
Hire Again?
Yes
Gloria G.
5.0
06/10/2016
Heather and her daughter came out on May 2nd and installed the invisible fence. After the installation (on the same day), she proceeded with training my dogs with audible training only and gave me instructions on the training and on the equipment. She then came out in a week and worked again my dogs to make sure they would be okay with changing the transmitter with a correction shock in addition to the audible sound. She spent over an hour working with me and my dogs and answered any questions I had. I feel confident that if I need her assistance and advice in the future, she would be prompt with her communication. I felt the price was very fair and it would be well worth the cost.
Description of Work
Installed an invisible dog fence.
Category
fencing, dog fence
Cost
$1,600
Hire Again?
Yes
Leal H.
5.0
03/10/2016
Heather provides outstanding customer service -- not just in making that original sale -- but after that big purchase. She makes herself readily available by cell phone and responds to text messages quickly. Within 2 days of our initial contact Heather visited our home and supplied an estimate. She was back the next day to install the system -- which all went perfectly. She successfully trained our dog -- and since then he has not challenged the borders of the property. Our puppy outgrew the original small collar we had used so we texted Heather -- and she sent us the next size up at no charge -- we got it 2 days later! When we moved the transmitter to the new collar we must have not tightened one of the posts well enough. When we discovered that a post was missing we texted Heather and she again sent the replacement part - free of charge - no questions asked. Our experience with Dog Guard has been unequivocally positive. We would highly recommend their services. It is rare to find a company that is as responsive to small requests that make little profit as they are to that initial inquiry where they make a living.
Description of Work
Heather came and installed invisible fencing around our 4 acre property and trained our dog and our family in it's use. Since the original installation in fall of 2015 we have communicated with Heather to get a replacement collar and other accessories.
Category
dog trainers, fencing, pet sitters, dog fence
Cost
$1,700
Hire Again?
Yes
David B.
5.0
11/02/2015
Heather and Stacy were Amazing. One dog was a runner and would chase anything that moved. The other liked to charge the neighbors dogs when they were out. I think each dog broke the fence barrier once in the first month or so after it was installed, but that was it. It's been in place for about 4 months now and we no longer even think twice about leaving both dogs outside alone. I've seen them tested many times with neighbors walking dogs in front of our house and they now just sit at a safe distance and let them be. Unfortunately they still bark a lot, but that's nothing new :)
Description of Work
Installed underground fencing on a portion of our 2 acre lot, trained our 2 small dogs (age 10 and 6), trained us on how to work with dogs. RE-installed part of the system (no charge, no questions asked!) after I had second thoughts about the boundaries we set.
Category
dog trainers, fencing, dog fence
Cost
$1,500
Hire Again?
Yes
Melanie D.
5.0
01/19/2015
It has been so worth it. I don't have to go outside with my dog on the leash pulling me and making me fall on the ice and snow.
Description of Work
Installed an electric pet fence.
Category
dog fence
Cost
$1,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Mike M.
5.0
08/13/2014
It went perfectly. The in home consultation and cost evaluation was professional. The services were performed during landscaping by me and they didnt interfere at all. Were also completed in a timely manner with professional quality. I was not at all ashamed to have there flags in my yard after being witness to the performance of the equipment.
Description of Work
Installed a under ground perimeter dog fence.
Category
dog fence
Cost
$1,200
Hire Again?
Yes
JEAN M.
5.0
07/14/2014
We were very pleased with the installation and the fence. Heather is delightful, easy to work with, flexible and listens. We adopted a dog, Nash, from a family member on rather short notice. Nash had an electric fence at his previous home and it was quickly obvious we needed one at our house. We have a large back yard that ends on a heavily travelled road and wanted to keep him safe while giving him enough area to run around. There was also a large dog at one of our neighbors. In short, we needed more than a simple box shape dog fence around our house and yard. Heather listened to us. My husband walked with her through the installation process, talking through what areas would be best fenced off and how to do it. She installed the receiver where we wanted it in our garage. She took her time and the result is that we have a unique fence that works well with our yard and our dog. Heather returned calls promptly and we signed the contract and had the installation scheduled within a week. It started raining on installation day so the final sealants could not be done but that was completed about 2 weeks later. Nash needed very little training on the fence - he shied away as soon as he saw the flags that are used as temporary markers but Heather still walked him all around the yard and made sure he saw all the boundaries. The DogGuard system does require battery replacement every 4-5 months (less frequent than others) but the cost is reasonable, about $45 per year. We also liked that Heather offered do it yourself repair kits if you accidentally cut the fence wire. Heather made it clear that if we had any questions or concerns in the future we should call. She left us with a lot of helpful information and since the installation was completed we have not had any issues. If you are considering an electric fence for your pet I would recommend calling Heather.
Description of Work
Installed electric fence around house and large yard, trained dog, return visit to complete installation and check operation.
Category
dog fence
Cost
$1,178
Hire Again?
Yes

Phone

Address

196 Westview Ave

Wadsworth, OH 44281

Sunday
Closed
Monday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
Closed

Website

http://www.dogguard-ohio.com

Other Information

Services Offered

Animal Fencing,
Animal Training,
Fencing,

Services Not Offered

We do not offer obedience training.

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FAQ

Dog Guard Ohio is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Dog Guard Ohio is open:

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Dog Guard Ohio accepts the following forms of payment: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Check, Financing

Yes, Dog Guard Ohio offers free project estimates.

Yes, Dog Guard Ohio offers eco-friendly accreditations.

Yes, Dog Guard Ohio offers a 10% senior discount.

Yes, Dog Guard Ohio offers emergency services.

Yes, Dog Guard Ohio offers warranties.

Dog Guard Ohio offers the following services: Dog training for fencing, FREE estimates, We install our own manufactured product made here in the USA. We can repair all makes and models, including but not limited to, Invisible Fence, Pet Safe, Dog Watch. We offer a lifetime warranty on your equipment and a money back guarantee.