hidden fences

New Year’s Resolutions aren’t just for people – dogs can join in, too! Here are four resolutions for dogs, and how DogWatch products can help you and your pup achieve these goals in 2020. Read post »

Did you know that more than 10 million pets are lost each year in the United States, and one out of three pets will be lost during its lifetime? To bring attention to this issue, July has been designated Lost Pet Prevention Month, with the goals of increasing resources for preventing lost pets and relocating lost pets with their owners. July was chosen because July 5th is typically the busiest day for shelter intakes in the United States. The increase is shelter admissions on July 5th is attributed to dogs escaping their homes or running from their owners due to fear of 4th of July fireworks.

At DogWatch®, it’s our mission to keep pets safe. We are pet owners ourselves, and can understand the heartache that pet owners must feel when their pet is lost. We are dedicated to creating products than can help reduce the number of lost pets and give pet parents peace of mind that their dogs (and cats) will not be one of those 10 million lost each year. Read post »

Are you considering a wireless GPS electronic pet fence (frequently referred to generically as an “invisible fence”*) to keep your dog in your yard? How do wireless GPS systems compare to a traditional wired (underground) electronic dog fence? Do they provide the same level of safety for your pet? Read post »

One of the questions DogWatch Dealers are frequently asked is “Can my dog get out of the hidden fence containment area?” The answer is that if the initial training was done properly, this will rarely happen. If it does happen, it is usually for one of the following reasons. The first reason accounts for approximately 90% of all incidents. Read post »

March 1st is National Pig Day, so we’re celebrating our many wonderful pig customers. That’s right – DogWatch Hidden Fences work for pet pigs, too! We reached out to several DogWatch Dealers across the country and internationally to learn about their most memorable porcine customers. Enjoy!  Read post »

If you’ve ever wondered, “do hidden or ‘invisible’ fences for dogs really work?”, you’ll want to check out this amazing video!

In the clip from DogWatch of Montana, a young black Labrador Retriever named Boone spots a herd a deer in his backyard. He is clearly interested in these wild animals, but thanks to his DogWatch Hidden Fence, he stays within his boundaries and does not chase them.

Great products plus excellent training equals a safe and happy dog! Good boy Boone, and great work DogWatch of Montana!

DogWatch® Dealers work hard to properly place and protect Hidden Fence boundary wires, and most customers go years without any issues. But wire breaks do happen. They are often the result of outside forces like weather, landscaping and small burrowing animals. Here are some tips to help you identify a wire break, repair the wire and avoid any future disruptions.  Read post »

Are you interested in owning your own small business? Do you want to be a part of growing industry? Do you love meeting new people in your community? Do you like the idea of working with dogs everyday? If the answer to these questions is yes, then consider becoming a DogWatch Hidden Fence Dealer!

Want to know more? Visit the Become a Dealer section of our website, and watch the video above to hear from real DogWatch Dealers from across the country. They share why they chose DogWatch, what they love about their work and what makes DogWatch different. Here’s some of what they said:  Read post »

At DogWatch, we strive to provide the highest quality pet containment and training products and the best customer service in the industry. We consider it a privilege to serve your pet and your family, and we value honest feedback from our customers.

To make it easy for our customers to share that feedback with us and with other pet parents, we have partnered with the independent review platform Trustpilot to learn more about customer satisfaction. If you are considering purchasing a hidden fence (also known as an electronic fence or “invisible fence”*) for your dog or cat, we encourage you to take a look at our Trustpilot page, where you can read over 950 verified reviews from actual DogWatch customers from across the US and Canada.

And if you’re already a DogWatch customer, please considering leaving us a review on Trustpilot and tell us how we’re doing!

* DogWatch hidden dog fences are often mistakenly referred to generically as “invisible fences” or “invisible dog fences.” Invisible Fence® and Invisible Fencing® are Brand names, products and registered trademarks of Radio Systems, Inc.

Spring is officially here, and we’ve finally getting a relief from the snow up here at DogWatch HQ in Massachusetts! The beginning of a new season is a great time for your annual Hidden Fence Checkup reminder. Here are some things you can do to make sure your hidden fence is ready for spring!  Read post »