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A hidden fence refers to an underground pet containment system utilizing a radio signal to confine your dog within a specific area, like a yard, or to prevent access to certain zones, such as a swimming pool, patio, or garden. Additionally, hidden fences can establish indoor boundaries within your home to deter pets from areas like a couch, a specific room, or kitchen counters.

It's common for hidden fences to be mistakenly labeled as "invisible fences" in a general sense. However, it's essential to note that Invisible Fence® is a specific brand name and a registered trademark owned by the Invisible Fence Company.

Hidden fences are established by burying a 'boundary wire' several inches below the surface around your property. This buried wire carries a harmless, low-level radio signal emitted by a transmitter installed in your house or garage. Your pet wears a lightweight, waterproof receiver collar designed to detect this radio signal. When your pet approaches the buried wire, the receiver collar emits a warning signal, either audible or through vibration. Should your pet continue past this warning zone, they will receive a mild but entirely safe stimulation, often referred to as a "correction," from the receiver collar. Through a structured training program, your pet learns to recognize the boundaries of the fence and to halt upon receiving the warning signal. While there may be variances in specific product features, this fundamental process remains consistent across all hidden fence brands, including DogWatch®, Invisible Fence®, and others.

Indoor systems operate similarly, with the hidden wire strategically placed around areas like couches, beneath counter edges, encircling trash cans, or spanning doorways, effectively creating containment or "off-limits" zones. Additionally, there are wireless indoor units available that eliminate the need for boundary wire placement. For further information about your options, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Training constitutes a crucial aspect of the hidden fence installation process. Following the installation, we collaborate with you to train your pet effectively. This training regimen involves instructing your pet to recognize the boundaries of the containment area using a combination of voice commands, audible warning signals emitted by the receiver collar, and visual flags strategically placed in the yard where your pet encounters the warning alert. Through this process, your pet associates the flags with the warning signal, gradually reducing their dependence on the flags over time. During training, your pet learns that venturing beyond the flags and the warning alert triggers a mild correction, delivered via stimulation from the collar. With consistent training, most dogs internalize the boundary limits and instinctively refrain from crossing them, typically stopping before encountering the warning signal to evade the correction.

We kickstart the training process, providing you with comprehensive instructions and ongoing support to ensure successful training completion and reinforcement. Following the initial training, you'll conduct brief training sessions with your dog daily over approximately two weeks. We'll collaborate with you to tailor a training plan that addresses the unique needs of your pet(s).

Training constitutes a crucial aspect of the hidden fence installation process. Following the installation, we collaborate with you to train your pet effectively. This training regimen involves instructing your pet to recognize the boundaries of the containment area using a combination of voice commands, audible warning signals emitted by the receiver collar, and visual flags strategically placed in the yard where your pet encounters the warning alert. Through this process, your pet associates the flags with the warning signal, gradually reducing their dependence on the flags over time.

During training, your pet learns that venturing beyond the flags and the warning alert triggers a mild correction, delivered via stimulation from the collar. With consistent training, most dogs internalize the boundary limits and instinctively refrain from crossing them, typically stopping before encountering the warning signal to evade the correction.

We kickstart the training process, providing you with comprehensive instructions and ongoing support to ensure successful training completion and reinforcement. Following the initial training, you'll conduct brief training sessions with your dog daily over approximately two weeks. We'll collaborate with you to tailor a training plan that addresses the unique needs of your pet(s).

The DogWatch® Hidden Fence brand is frequently mistaken for the Invisible Fence® brand and erroneously referred to as an "invisible fence" in general terms. It's important to note that DogWatch is independent of the Invisible Fence® company.

At DogWatch, we pride ourselves on incorporating exclusive safety and convenience features that set DogWatch apart as a leader in the pet containment industry. Here are some key distinctions:

1. DogWatch utilizes an FM radio frequency, distinguishing it from other pet containment systems like Invisible Fence®, which rely on an AM radio frequency. FM frequency is less susceptible to interference, reducing the likelihood of false corrections even when your pet is not in proximity to the underground fence.

2. DogWatch boasts the only hidden fence receiver collar with a remarkable two-year battery life, approximately eight times longer than competing brands, including Invisible Fence®. This extended battery life not only enhances your pet's safety but also offers significant cost savings and environmental benefits.

3. Unlike Invisible Fence® and other brands, DogWatch's low battery replacement costs are complemented by the convenience of not requiring a service call from a dealer for battery replacement or adjustments to settings.

4. All DogWatch receiver collars feature a status light for easy monitoring, providing information on the collar's operational status, selected training level, battery power, and even indicating if your pet has tested the boundary.

5. DogWatch receiver collars offer the flexibility of setting them to audible or vibration-only modes during training, catering to pets of varying temperaments and energy levels without the need for professional assistance.

6. DogWatch prioritizes simplicity and user-friendliness, ensuring that collar settings are easy to comprehend and adjust without the necessity of a service call.

Please note: Invisible Fence® is a registered trademark of Radio Systems, Inc.

DogWatch® receiver collars boast numerous exclusive safety features, including FastReact®, designed to prompt your pet's response to the hidden dog fence even while they remain INSIDE the containment area. Our R7 and R9 receivers feature AutoMemory®, an exclusive function that automatically adjusts the training level should your dog "challenge" their boundary.

With our Pet Friendly™ audible-only setting, you can train your dog using a gentle audible "beep" tone before introducing the correction setting, providing a gradual transition. This setting is also available as a vibration alert. Following training, most dogs effectively respond to the warning alert and refrain from testing the boundary.

Your DogWatch transmitter comes equipped with a wire-break alert, ensuring you're promptly notified if your boundary wire is compromised.

For added peace of mind, your DogWatch Hidden Fence System includes a 30-day money-back guarantee and a lifetime equipment warranty when installed by an authorized DogWatch Dealer.

All authorized DogWatch Dealers are committed to providing superior technology and products to ensure the safety and containment of your pet.

Furthermore, as a locally owned independent business, we have a vested interest in our customers' satisfaction, as we personally own and operate the business. This ensures a high level of dedication and accountability to your pet's safety and your overall satisfaction.

The cost of a DogWatch® Hidden Fence typically falls considerably below that of traditional fencing. Pricing varies depending on factors such as the selected system, the number of pets, property size, the presence of sidewalk and driveway cuts, and the inclusion of internal "garden loops," among others. Feel free to reach out to us for a complimentary consultation and an estimate tailored to your property's specifications.

In addition to being more cost-effective than traditional fences, hidden fences offer enhanced flexibility and more secure containment. They enable you to confine your dog within your yard while excluding them from specific areas like pool areas, gardens, or driveway gates. Moreover, hidden fences effectively prevent dogs from jumping over, chewing through, or digging under, unlike traditional fences. Additionally, hidden fences require no painting and do not deteriorate over time like traditional fencing materials.

While there may be minimal disparity in cost between a DogWatch® fence and other dealer-installed brands, such as Invisible Fence®, retail brands might initially appear less expensive. However, they often lack installation services, which can be challenging, essential training, ongoing support, or a comprehensive warranty program. Dealer-installed products typically offer superior quality compared to retail brands, ensuring greater reliability and longevity.

DogWatch® provides hidden fence models capable of covering properties spanning up to 200 acres. Our outdoor systems are adaptable to various terrains, allowing installation across streams or establishment of containment areas within lakes, among other features. Whether you need to confine your dog within specific areas or prevent access to certain locations, such as couches, dining rooms, or countertops indoors, our systems offer versatile solutions. For a complimentary consultation and estimate tailored to your needs, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

If you experience frequent power loss, we can add a DogWatch PowerPak. This auxiliary power supply provides hours of power to your electronic fence until your household electrical service can be restored.

Yes. There is no limit to the number of dogs (or cats) our hidden pet fencing can protect at one time.