How to Install Dog Fence Wire Across Concrete

Most dog fence installations require the wire to cross over a driveway or sidewalk at some point. Unfortunately, you can't just leave the dog fence wire exposed in these areas — not only is that unsightly, but your wire will quickly become damaged. Follow these instructions to ensure your dog fence wire stays protected and hidden in concrete areas.

TOOLS

• Circular saw
• Mortar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Put on a dust mask and goggles to protect your eyes and lungs. A shard of flying concrete could injure your eyes, and the dust from concrete or blacktop may negatively affect your lungs.
   
   
2. Mark the area where you'll install the wire. If you're installing the wire at a joint in your concrete driveway, you can just follow that line. If you're installing the wire in blacktop, use a chalk snap line to mark your cut.
   
   
3. Cut through the driveway or sidewalk with a circular saw. Make sure the cut is wide enough to comfortably house your wire.
   
   
4. Bury the wire very deeply at both ends of the cut. Burying the wire several inches deep where it meets concrete allows you to use landscaping tools (like an edger) without damaging the wire.
   
   
5. Mortar over the cut. Use self-leveling mortar that matches the existing driveway or sidewalk material.

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