How DogWatch Keeps Your Pets Safe

DogWatch® Hidden Fences provide exceptional safety and unmatched effectiveness for your cherished pet. Trusted by veterinarians, pet professionals, and trainers worldwide, DogWatch® Hidden Fence pet containment systems come highly acclaimed and recommended.


For the hidden fence to function properly, your dog (or cat) needs to wear a special 'radio collar' that can detect the signal transmitted through the buried wire. When your pet nears the boundary wire, the collar will emit a clear warning sound to let them know not to proceed any further.


If your pet ventures past the audible signal and enters the correction area, a gentle correction is delivered through the receiver collar. By using flags as visual markers in a simple training program, dogs can quickly grasp the boundaries of the "fence" and respond to the audible warning signal by stopping.

DogWatch Hidden Fence systems operation

As your pet nears the perimeter wire, the collar emits a distinct auditory signal, giving it a warning to prevent him or her from crossing the designated boundary.

dogwatch fence operation

Should your pet ignore the initial auditory alert and move into the correction zone, a gentle corrective stimulus is issued by the receiver collar. However, after a straightforward training program that uses flags as visual cues, most dogs quickly learn to recognize the boundary and halt upon hearing the warning tone.

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Does the “Correction” Hurt My Dog?

When your pet approaches the hidden fence, the 'correction' from the radio collar is comparable to a gentle 'static shock' - similar to the sensation of walking on a carpet and then touching a light switch. It is enough to get your attention, and you don’t really want to get another one, but it doesn’t ‘hurt’ you. The low-level static sensation is designed to startle your pet, acting as a reminder to stay within the safe boundaries of your property. 


This is sufficient to deter dogs (and cats) from entering the restricted zone. The intensity of the deterrent can be easily customized to suit the size and temperament of your pet. Plus our products are compatible with indoor hidden pet fences. Perfect if you're considering designating "off-limit" regions within your home!

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