Keep Out Zones act like a fence within a fence - handy for keeping your dog out of specific spots within your fence, e.g. the garden, swimming pool, or chicken coop. Our zones are highly customizable - you can create these zones right in the app by either drawing them or walking the perimeter for extra precision. 


A few things to keep in mind:

  • • A Keep Out Zone must be at least 30 x 30 feet (9 x 9 meters).

  • • There must be at least 30 feet (9+ meters) between the Keep Out Zone boundary and the fence boundary.

  • • There must be at least 30 feet (9+ meters) between all zones.



To Create Keep Out Zones:

1. Open the SpotOn app.

2. Tap on "fences" on the bottom bar.

3. Select a fence that you have created.
*If you have not created a fence yet, tap on "Add Fence" at the top of the screen.

4. Select Edit Fence or Zones.

5. Toggle to "Zones" at the top of the screen

6. Tap the "+" icon on the right side of the screen to add a new zone

7. Choose the zone type that you would like to create (Home Zone or Keep Out Zone) and follow the app instructions from there.

Need a visual guide?

Watch this quick video to make a Keep Out Zone.


New! In May 2025, SpotOn is introducing the ability to Walk a Zone. See the video below for a step-by-step demo on walking a zone. You can use this guide to create either a Home Zone or a Keep Out Zone.