When you decide that it's time to figure out another way to keep your dog in the yard without chaining them up, the type of fencing system that you choose is important. Not only does each different type of system have its own benefits and drawbacks, but the costs can be wildly different, as well.
Invisible dog fencing isn't hard to install, but it can be expensive if you're going to have it installed professionally. Professional installation can run over $1,000 if you have a large yard. Fortunately, though, most people opt to do the installation themselves, because it's not difficult and it's not too time consuming. It just requires some dedication and work. If you're elderly or disabled, however, you may want to enlist other relatives to install it if you want to get out of the cost aspect of the installation.
Of course, this is the cost option if you're wanting to install an invisible dog fence that is wired. It requires that the wires be run around the area that you want your dog to be able to remain within. Wireless fencing kits exist and the installation of these is practically free and anyone can install them on their own without outside help. Simple things can affect the total cost of an invisible fence system. Even the quality of wire can affect cost.
Wireless invisible dog fencing kits are around $250-$300 and operate off of a wireless signal radius that is adjustable up and down from a control on the transmitter unit. All you have to do with these is set up the collars for your pets, plug it in, and adjust the signal. The difficult part of these is figuring out exactly where the signal starts and stops around the house. It's for this reason that these kits are best for homes that aren't close to roadways.