Set up your fences

Create a virtual fence

Updated 8 Oct 2026

  1. Step 1: Open Virtual Fence

    Go to Settings, tap Virtual Fence, then Add Virtual Fence. Or, on the Location tab, tap Virtual fence, then Add Fence.

    Photo needed: The Virtual Fence list with the Add Virtual Fence button
  2. Step 2: Move the fence into place

    The fence starts where your phone is. Drag the map to move it, or tap the search icon to find an address.

    Photo needed: The fence circle on the map, with its centre pin
  3. Step 3: Choose its icon, name and size

    Pick an icon (home, office, fence, bone or paw), give the fence a name, and use the Radius slider to set how far it reaches from its centre, from 50 m to 1 km.

    Photo needed: The Icon, Fence Name and Radius settings
  4. Step 4: Save it

    Check Activate virtual fence is on, then tap Save. You’ll get an alert when your dog leaves the fence, and again when they come back.

    Photo needed: The “Virtual Fence created” message

Frequently asked questions

What shape can a fence be?

A circle, reaching 50 m to 1 km from its centre.

How many fences can I have?

As many as you like.

Can I turn a fence on only at certain times?

Not yet. You can switch a fence off and on again with its Activate virtual fence switch.

Can I see my fences on the map?

Yes. On the Location tab, open map settings and turn on Show virtual fences.