Can You Remove an Invisible Fence? (Solved & Explained!)

Yes, invisible fences are removable. Invisible fences are convenient, easy to transport, and practical. You need to know only a few things before you remove one or move it to a new location, or change the boundary layout. 

Below are few key tips about removing your invisible fence, and some frequently asked questions.

How Do I Disconnect an Invisible Fence?

Step 1: Turn off the invisible fence receiver and remove the collar from your dog’s neck.

Step 2: Remove the radio transmitter box from the socket it is installed in, you can also remove your batteries from the battery backup system, but this step is optional.

Step 3: Power off the cables around the invisible fence to the transmitter box. Remove your radio transmitter from where it is mounted.

Step 3: Carefully remove the invisible fence cables from the ground boundary, be careful not to cut and damage the cables when removing them so that you do not have any problems when you use them again.

Extra Tips:

Be careful not to mix the cables and keep them safe until the next time you use them. Do not forget to refill the holes created during the excavation process.

If you are going to move the invisible fence system installation to another home, be sure to keep your radio transmitter, box, and dog’s collar.

If you don’t want to dig in your garden, you can leave the wires there and buy new wires for your new house, it will cost a little money but save you a lot of trouble.

Can I Transfer My Invisible Fence to Our New Home?

You can easily remove your invisible fence and use it wherever you want. The ease of transport and handling offered by the Invisible fence makes reinstallation a breeze.

All you need to do is to deactivate your invisible fence as mentioned above and take it to your new home. You can install it yourself or call an expert.

How Do You Remove an Invisible Fence Signal?

If you want to cancel the signal within an area of a boundary, you will need to twist 3 parcel wires together where you want to cut the signal. 

Tie the parcel wires in a double loop pattern, this will disengage the signal in that part of the fence which will allow your dog to pass without the collar going off.

Does an Invisible Dog Fence Have to Make a Complete Loop?

An invisible fence doesn’t have to make a full loop continuously. A continuous loop will increase the voltage between the fences, making the power stronger because the current is traveling in both directions, but your fence doesn’t need this feature to work.

A full loop is problematic when trying to identify faults. A digital electrical fault finder cannot find faults in continuous loops because it cannot distinguish between right and left.

Can I Install My Own Invisible Fence?

Invisible fence installation is a job that requires more technical knowledge and skill than traditional fence installation. But installing it yourself is not impossible.

If you order the necessary technical equipment with your fence, some companies give you online installation support. Every invisible fence manufacturer is different so be sure to follow each step closely. 

If in doubt, hire a professional.

How Deep Do You Bury Invisible Fence Wire?

Invisible fence wires should be buried at an average depth of 4″ to 20″. If you take into account that the signal loss will increase as the depth increases, it is better to have the cables as close to the surface as possible.

Can an Invisible Fence Be Installed Above Ground?

Above-ground invisible fences are very useful for your dog and are just as simple to install. All you have to do is wind the wires over your traditional fence or on the ground.

This above-ground system is easier than the underground installation and is more economical. However, the risks are that the wire is exposed, making the system vulnerable to the elements and wild animals.

Can You Dead End an Invisible Fence?

Yes, you can. Invisible fences are not required to do full loops. The dead-end electric fence line will also perform as well as the fence line that makes a full loop.

You can dead-end part of the fence by twisting the wires. This is useful if you want to keep your dog contained in one area or keep them from running to a specific area.

Can a Dog Get Out of an Invisible Fence?

Whether your dog can get out of the invisible fence may depend on your dog’s stamina and other external factors.

If you have a dog with a high pain threshold and it’s running locked on target after something that’s caught its attention, it probably won’t mind the electric shock from the invisible fence and just run through it.

Some dogs have lower thresholds than other dogs and can be affected by even the slightest vibration, these dogs are easier to contain.

Also, weather conditions may affect how well your invisible fence is working. Although they are generally designed for all weathers, if you have extreme weather such as excess snow or rainfall, it might affect the signal strength and your dog can run through the boundary easier.

Can I Adjust The Strength of My Invisible Fence?

Yes, there are different adjustable electroshock levels in invisible fence systems. If your dog is resistant to the level you set and has a tendency to cross the fence, you can increase the level and prevent it from crossing.

Conversely, if you think the shock is too high and startling your dog unnecessarily, you can turn down the strength and adjust the boundary distance.

How Long Do Invisible Fences Last?

An invisible fence has a lifespan of around 25 to 30 years, more than most traditional fences.

Underground installations last longer than above ground systems as they are better protected and are less prone to damage and aging.

To prolong the life of your invisible fence even further, the equipment should be maintained and updated annually.