Minnesota is a state built for dog lovers — wide-open spaces, wooded acreage, lakeside retreats, and sprawling suburban yards. But with all that room to roam comes a familiar challenge: how do you keep your dog contained without limiting their natural tendency to explore?

The answer for many Minnesotans could be GPS dog containment systems, especially modern smart collars like SkyShepherd®. Instead of relying on physical fences, GPS containment uses advanced virtual boundaries, as well as tracking, to keep pets contained — even in the most brutal Minnesota weather.

Here’s why Minnesota dog owners are a perfect fit for GPS containment.

1. Frozen Ground Makes Traditional Fences a Hassle

Every Minnesotan knows the truth: when winter hits, the ground becomes rock solid. Digging for fence posts becomes difficult, expensive, or downright impossible.

GPS containment eliminates that problem completely.
No digging, — just a collar, an app, and a virtual fence that works year-round.

And because systems like SkyShepherd® are designed to be weather-resistant, they can stand up to harsh Minnesota snow, sleet, and ice.

2. Perfect for Large or Irregular Properties

From rolling acreage in the Northwoods to lakeside lots with winding shorelines, Minnesota landscapes don’t always fit neatly into a square fenced yard.

That’s where GPS fencing shines.

With a GPS containment collar, you can:

• Draw custom-shaped boundaries that follow your property line
  

• Include semi-wooded sections, fields, and trails.
  

• Create multiple boundaries for the same property, such as near the house, near the barn, or away from water.
  

• Expand or adjust boundaries anytime — with no hardware changes.
  

For owners with 1 to 500+ acres, GPS containment is often the only practical solution.

3. Monitoring Gives Peace of Mind

Minnesota dog owners often let their pets roam bigger spaces — but that also means there’s more room for curiosity (or mischief!). With GPS containment systems like SkyShepherd®, you can track your dog’s location from your phone.

You’ll get alerts when your dog:

• Approaches a boundary

• Leaves a safe zone

• Has a low battery on their collar
  
  

This level of visibility is a game-changer for acreage owners, especially those with a few trees or a lake on their property.

4. A Smart Approach to Training

SkyShepherd® uses a patented Shepherding™ method – an approach that delivers the gentlest, lowest-level feedback necessary to guide the dog back toward safety, and tries to match your dog’s level of excitement. This is new, and different from systems that provide one level of strong feedback 

For owners who prioritize positive, humane training methods, this is a significant upgrade.

6. No Maintenance, Lower Lifetime Cost

Traditional fencing — wood, chain-link, etc. — comes with ongoing maintenance:

• Wire breaks
  
  

• Frost damage
  
  

• Bent posts
  
  

• Rotting boards
  
  

• Digging repairs
  
  

GPS containment eliminates these headaches. Because the “fence” is virtual, there’s nothing to break. Once the system is set up and your dog is trained, you’re set!

Why Minnesota Is a Great for GPS Containment

Few places combine significant landscapes with big weather the way Minnesota does. GPS containment gives dog owners the best of both worlds:

 ✔ Freedom for dogs
✔ Peace of mind for Dog Owners
✔ Flexibility for large or irregular yards
✔ Reliability through snow, rain, and freeze

From rural acreage up north to big suburban lots around the Twin Cities, Minnesota pet owners are discovering that smart GPS dog fencing isn’t just convenient — it’s the perfect match for the state’s lifestyle.