How DogWatch Keeps Your Home Safe

DogWatch doesn’t just talk about external lightning protection…We deliver it!



At DogWatch, we are dedicated to fulfilling our promise of safeguarding your beloved pets in the most effective and safest manner possible. As a testament to our commitment to excellence, we take great pride in being the pioneering hidden pet fence company that introduced the installation of External Lightning Protection. This innovative feature provides an added layer of security and ensures the utmost protection for your pets and home, even in the face of unpredictable weather conditions.


By embracing this forward-thinking approach, we continue to prioritize your pet's safety while revolutionizing the way your home and pets are protected.



Understanding External Lightning Protection

At DogWatch, we understand the significance of safeguarding your home, pets, and loved ones from the potential damages caused by lightning. That's why we developed our External Lightning Protection feature. But how does it actually work?


When a lightning strike hits in close proximity to the ground, it is automatically drawn toward the concealed copper wire of your underground fence. If the lightning makes contact with this wire, it will trace its path to where it enters your home. This is where our External Lightning Protection system comes into play. By installing this feature, we ensure that the energy from a lightning strike is redirected away from your house and safely discharged into the earth, thereby safeguarding your pets and preserving the integrity of your energy supply. Without this crucial protection, the risk of severe damage to your home's electrical system becomes significantly higher.

The Importance of External Lightning Protection

When it comes to the extensive hidden fence wire around your home, our External Lightning Protection system is not just recommended, but necessary. Here's why:


The DogWatch hidden fence wire is installed around the perimeter of your home. Without proper protection, any electrical surges from the outside can follow this wire and make their way into your home. Our External Lightning Protection system acts as a safeguard, diverting the energy away from your home and back into the earth. Without this external protection, your home's internal electrical system would be insufficient in shielding you from potent lightning surges.


While some other hidden pet fence companies may not provide adequate external lighting protection, we've got you covered. If you happen to have purchased an invisible dog fence from a different source, we have an exclusive hidden fence trade-in program.

External Lightning Protection: What It Looks Like

The foundation of your home and system protection lies in our Surge Protector, which is strategically mounted on the exterior of your home. Our DogWatch External Lightning Protection system sets the industry standard for efficiency and safety, as it is both UL-rated and commercially graded. With these top-notch certifications, you can rest assured that our system is the most reliable and secure option available in the market.

Our Surge Protector is installed on the exterior of your home, serving as the foundation for safeguarding your system and home. The DogWatch External Lightning Protection system is not only UL-rated but also commercially graded, ensuring the highest level of efficiency and safety available in the market.

Surge Protector

The Surge Protector acts as a "junction box," providing an organized connection for all your system's equipment. It is essential to connect the Boundary Wire, Fence-System Wiring, and two Grounding Rods on the exterior of your house. It is necessary to establish this connection outside your house, so that it can act as a buffer, safeguarding your home effectively.

surge protector junction box

The hidden fence system for your home is grounded by eight feet of durable steel, called grounding rods. These rods serve as the foundation of your hidden fence system, safeguarding it and your home against lightning damage. Without the grounding rods, the External Lightning Protection is rendered ineffective.

grounding rods

Frequently Asked Questions About External Lightning Protection

  • Will my Hidden Fence system grounding rods attract lightning and possibly cause harm to my home?

    When lightning occurs, it typically hits objects that are higher up and above the ground, such as tall trees or buildings. This is why the grounding rods, which are buried a foot or two away from your house, have a minimal chance of being struck by lightning. By implementing this setup, we ensure the safety and protection of your property.

  • Is the External Lightning Protection system the most current, effective way to protect my home?

    Traditional grounding rods have provided reliable protection for homes like yours for many years. Even modern home electrical systems are equipped with one or more external grounding rods. These steadfast rods consistently safeguard your home from damage, surpassing the capabilities of internal surge arrestors and other systems. At DogWatch, we apply the same level of expertise to protect your hidden fence as professionals do to safeguard your home. Trust our grounding rods to ensure the safety of your home and provide you with peace of mind.

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