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About Pet Stop of Virginia

The Pet Stop® brand is the most programmable, adjustable and technologically advanced invisible dog fence on the market. In fact, we are the only RVA company that will completely train your dog to your professionally installed Pet Stop fence. Remember, when it comes to underground dog fences, Pet Stop of Virginia is your trusted partner, dedicated to the safety and well-being of your pets. Safeguard their freedom and create a secure haven they can enjoy every day.

About Pet Stop of Virginia

The Pet Stop® brand is the most programmable, adjustable and technologically advanced invisible dog fence on the market. In fact, we are the only RVA company that will completely train your dog to your professionally installed Pet Stop fence. Remember, when it comes to underground dog fences, Pet Stop of Virginia is your trusted partner, dedicated to the safety and well-being of your pets. Safeguard their freedom and create a secure haven they can enjoy every day.

Our Story

Pet Stop was founded in 1992 by a team of industry pioneers with the most experience and aptitude in the business. The President of Pet Stop, John Purtell, originally founded Invisible Fence® in 1975 before branching off to form Pet Stop.

We are Tim and Christy Schlothauer, your local Pet Stop dealers here in Richmond, Virginia. We have been working in the pet fencing industry for 24 years now, and we constantly strive to provide the best services in the area.

The reason we do what we do is because we love and value our pets, and we want you to feel that your pets can run free without worrying about their safety and well-being. We are passionate about doing things the right way, whether that be your invisible dog fence installation or the training and customer service experiences that follow. We believe that our customers deserve transparent, friendly service along every step of the way.

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Learn More About Our Services

Will a pet fence damage my yard?

No. Our professionally trained technicians are experts in clean, quick installation. We utilize the best machines on the market to bury wire 3-5" deep (with exceptions for very rough terrain) with minimal to no marks left behind on your yard.

Will it hurt my dog?

Here at Pet Stop, our included complete GentleSteps® Training program utilizes low stress, gentle guidance, and positive reinforcement, done entirely by one of our professional trainers. With the cheapest options on the market, you will be expected to do the majority of the training yourself. This can put unnecessary stress and potentially inflict pain on your dog if you are unsure of what you're doing.

If you are worried about the level that your Pet Stop dog fence is set to, we can provide simple instructions over the phone to make safe adjustments. We want to ensure that you and your dog are as happy as possible. Some other local companies require a full (paid!) service call just to make this easy adjustment!

How long will it take?

After you schedule your free in-home consultation, we will send a technician to complete your install within a week. On the same day, one of our professional trainers will begin training your dog using our signature GentleSteps® training program. With our experienced trainer on the job, your dog will be running free in less than a week after the installation is complete! Our 100% containment guarantee can leave you worry-free about your new invisible dog fence.

If you have any questions or concerns after this process, give us a call and we will do our best to solve your problem at no additional cost over the phone. If the issue can't be easily solved, we have a qualified staff of service technicians available to help.

Do pet fences work on all dogs?

A common question we hear is, "Sure it works, but will it work for my dog?" Our trainers have experiencing dealing with all breeds, shapes, and sizes of dogs. Our pet fencing system even works well for cats and goats! We recommend that your pet be at least 12 weeks of age and well-adjusted to the environment before training begins.

The one exception we make is for aggressive dogs. We will not sell or install a dog fence if your dog is aggressive unless it is to be used in conjunction with a traditional chain-link/wooden fence.

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Quality Service From Head To Tail

Three Easy Steps to Installation

Identify Your Layout

Customized layout that works for both you and your dog. Our experienced consultants will guide you through this

process.

Installation By A Qualified Technician

Low impact, high quality installation completed within one day.

Complete

GentleSteps™ Training

Training is the most critical element of your new fence system. A certified GentleSteps™ trainer will adjust your collars and completely train your dog to your new Pet Stop invisible dog fence.

Identify Your Layout

Customized layout that works for both you and your dog. Our experienced consultants will guide you through this

process.

Installation By A

Qualified Technician

Low impact, high quality installation completed within one day.

Complete

GentleSteps™ Training

Training is the most critical element of your new fence system. A certified GentleSteps™ trainer will adjust your collars and completely train your dog to your new Pet Stop dog fence.

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