The full yard loop is the most common electric dog fence layout. A single loop of boundary wire runs around the entire perimeter of your property to create a safe containment zone for your dog.

This layout works well for suburban homes, acreage properties, and rural blocks where you want your dog to access the entire yard.

You can also add internal zones within the loop to keep dogs away from areas such as swimming pools, gardens, or driveways.

The hourglass layout allows dogs to access both the front yard and backyard while keeping them away from the sides of the house.

This setup is popular for narrow blocks where the home sits close to the side boundaries.

It is also commonly used when dogs are allowed to pass through the house between the front and back yard.

The partial yard layout is ideal when you only want to contain your dog in one section of the property.

Many homeowners choose this layout when they want their dog confined to the backyard while still using the front yard freely.

This layout uses a double loop configuration to create an active boundary along the desired area.

Hidden dog fence systems can also be installed alongside existing physical fences to provide an additional layer of containment.

This is particularly useful for dogs that dig under fences or jump over low barriers.

Installing the boundary wire along your existing fence line teaches your dog to stay away from the fence completely.

This approach dramatically reduces escaping behaviour and helps protect fences from digging damage.