In Ontario, a professionally installed invisible dog fence typically costs between about $1,900 and $3,500, depending on your property size, how many dogs you have, and how complex the layout is. DIY kits are cheaper up front — usually $200 to $500 — but you dig, install, and train the dog yourself. At RadioPet, professional installation starts at $1,899 for one dog and up to one acre, with everything included: the system, the wire burial, training, and our containment guarantee.
That’s the short answer. But “cost” is more than the sticker price on installation day, and the cheapest option up front is often the most expensive one over ten years. Here’s the honest, complete breakdown.
Quick cost reference
| Option | Typical cost in Ontario | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| DIY kit (self-install) | $200 – $500 | Basic transmitter, thin wire, one collar. You trench, install, and train. |
| Professional install — 1 dog, standard lot | Starting at $1,899 | Custom design, buried burial-grade wire, rechargeable collar, training, guarantee |
| Larger / acreage properties | $2,500 – $3,500+ | More boundary wire = higher cost |
| Each additional dog | An extra rechargeable receiver collar | |
| Wireless / GPS systems | Lower up front, but $5–$25/month | No digging, but ongoing fees and less reliable coverage |
What actually drives the price
No two properties cost exactly the same, because a few real factors move the number:
Property size (this is the big one). An invisible fence is a boundary wire buried around the area you want your dog to have. A standard suburban lot needs a few hundred feet of wire; an acreage or rural property can need thousands. More wire and more labour means a higher price — which is exactly why acreage and hobby-farm properties sit at the upper end of the range.
Number of dogs. The wire and transmitter don’t change, but each dog needs its own receiver collar. Adding a second or third dog adds the cost of each additional collar, not a whole new system.
Layout complexity. Keeping your dog out of specific areas — a garden, a pool, a driveway, the front flower beds — means extra wire loops and design work. A simple perimeter costs less than a property with several exclusion zones.
System tier. RadioPet installs rechargeable systems including the EcoLite and Link, plus the PCC-Pro. Higher-tier systems with smart features (app control, activity tracking) cost more than the entry system, but all of them are professionally installed and backed by warranty.
Training package. Every RadioPet install includes an initial GentleSteps™ training session and unlimited follow-up support. If you’d rather we handle all of the training sessions for you instead of doing them yourself, that’s an added option.
Professional installation vs. a DIY kit
A $250 kit from a hardware store looks tempting next to a $1,899 professional install — until you look at what the price difference actually buys.
DIY kits come with thin (often 20-gauge) wire that isn’t rated for direct burial. In Ontario’s freeze-thaw climate, that thin wire is prone to snapping as the ground heaves through winter — meaning breaks, dead zones, and a dog that gets out. A professional install uses heavy 14-gauge solid-core wire buried properly, built to survive Ontario winters for decades.
Then there’s training, which is where most DIY systems quietly fail. Without proper conditioning, dogs get confused or simply bolt straight through the boundary. DIY kits leave you to figure that out alone. A professional install includes humane, step-by-step GentleSteps™ training and ongoing support — the difference between a system that works and an expensive wire in the ground.
And a DIY kit comes with no guarantee. If it doesn’t contain your dog, that’s your problem. A RadioPet system is backed by a one-year money-back containment guarantee with no fine-print exceptions.
Wired vs. wireless/GPS: the cost you don’t see up front
Wireless and GPS fences skip the digging, so they can look cheaper on day one. But most GPS systems carry a monthly subscription — commonly $5 to $25 a month — that never ends, and their coverage can drift with satellite signal or get blocked by buildings, trees, and even vehicles. That’s unreliable containment for something as important as your dog’s safety.
A wired invisible fence is a one-time cost with no monthly fees, and the boundary stays exactly where it’s installed — in any weather, through any Ontario winter.
The ongoing cost almost everyone forgets: batteries
Here’s the part that changes the real ten-year math. Many traditional systems — including the Invisible Fence® brand — use disposable collar batteries you have to keep buying, often several per dog every year. Over the life of the system, that can add $700 to $1,000 or more per dog.
RadioPet’s EcoLite and Link systems use rechargeable collars. There are no batteries to buy, ever. So even when the upfront prices look similar, a rechargeable system is often hundreds — or over a thousand — dollars cheaper per dog across the years you actually own it. When you compare quotes, always compare the total cost of ownership, not just installation day.
What’s included in a RadioPet installation
Part of the reason a professional price is what it is: you’re not just buying wire. A RadioPet install includes:
- An assessment of your property and a custom boundary design for your exact yard and needs
- Professional burial of burial-grade 14-gauge solid-core wire
- A rechargeable high-output receiver collar
- Humane GentleSteps™ training and unlimited follow-up support
- A lifetime / UltraCare™ product warranty (on Link & EcoLite systems)
- Our one-year money-back containment guarantee — no fine print
We also offer firm online and phone quotes with no mandatory home visit — we’d rather give you our real price up front and save you the time — plus trade-in pricing on existing systems from any brand, and financing so you can split the cost into manageable payments.
Is it worth it?
For most Ontario dog owners, yes — especially on properties where a traditional fence would be expensive, impractical, or impossible (large lots, rural land, wooded or sloped yards, or where you want to keep the view). A one-time professionally installed system that keeps your dog safe for decades, with no monthly fees and no batteries to buy, is one of the better-value ways to give a dog real freedom and give yourself peace of mind.
Want a firm number for your property? Get your free, no-obligation quote online or by phone — we serve dog owners across Ontario, including Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, and London. Or see our full pricing breakdown and containment guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an invisible dog fence cost in Ontario? A professionally installed invisible fence in Ontario generally costs between about $1,900 and $3,500, depending on property size, number of dogs, and layout. DIY kits cost $200–$500 but require you to install and train on your own. RadioPet’s professional installation starts at $1,899.
Do invisible fences have monthly fees? Wired invisible fences like RadioPet’s are a one-time cost with no monthly fees. GPS-based systems often charge an ongoing subscription, commonly $5–$25 per month.
How much does it cost for more than one dog? The system itself doesn’t change — each additional dog just needs its own receiver collar, added to the base price [CONFIRM: $ per additional receiver].
Are invisible fences cheaper than a regular fence? Usually, yes — especially on large or rural properties, where a physical fence’s cost climbs fast with the size of the yard. An invisible fence covers the same area for a fraction of the cost and doesn’t block your view.
How much does invisible fence repair cost? Repairs such as fixing a wire break typically run $125–$500 depending on the issue. RadioPet services all brands of invisible fence systems.
Is professional installation worth it over a DIY kit? For most owners, yes. Professional installation uses durable burial-grade wire that survives Ontario winters, includes proper training (where most DIY systems fail), and comes with a guarantee — none of which a hardware-store kit provides.