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Underground Hidden Dog Fences by Dogwatch®
Dedicated Pet Professionals
In 1995, I was an employee of an Invisible Fence dealership. I enjoyed helping people keep their pets safe at home. A year later I decided to start my own dealership. I researched several hidden fence companies and found I was most impressed with DogWatch®. It has a superior product. Even back in 1996, DogWatch was committed to being a technological leader in the industry. Today they offer the only system with the FM Safelink design, 2 yr. battery life vs. the 3 to 4 month battery life of the competitors, and a user friendly transmitter. DogWatch also prides itself on its best-in-the-industry customer service. Read More
What Our Customers Say
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Joe FarinellaJuly 27, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I strongly recommend Dogwatch! Rob installed my electric fence over 20 years ago and it still works great. Over the years, I have cut the wire several times doing yard work and Rob always responded quickly to my request and fixed the fence. It is rare to have the a product for two decades and it still works great. If you want a reliable product, reasonable pricing and great customer service use Dogwatch. Joe FarinellaPosted on Google
Your Broker JamieJuly 27, 20265 star service every time. Robert w Dog Watch is top notch. Highly recommend.Posted on Google
jeremy marshburnMay 29, 2026Absolutely fantastic. I appreciate the service provided by this team of gentlemen. They have provided me and my pups a comfort level that ranks gold star.Posted on Google
Marcia HardinMay 5, 2026Awesome company! Amazing owner and trainer!!Posted on Google
cecile McgartyApril 27, 2026Excellent professional training and instillation Highly recommended!! AndPosted on Google
Peggy CahillApril 13, 2026My DogWatch underground fence was installed in 2017. It has enabled my dogs free reign of my property - including my pond. Robert is wonderful to work with. He's never to busy to answer questions and provide guidance. I totally recommend DogWatch for you dog(s).Posted on Google
W SmithFebruary 2, 2026Rob was great, he was on time, worked quickly, and cleanly and was great with our dogs. We love this new Pro X Fence!Posted on Google
SamJanuary 20, 2026Rob is absolutely fantastic. He is highly skilled and experienced. I am extremely grateful I came across his company as his customer service and attentiveness is unmatched. My two puppies also took very kindly to his lessons and they are now well adapted to their new fence. Don’t look elsewhere, choose Rob, you’ll be happy you did!Posted on Google
Lucy SeigelJanuary 2, 2026Rob from Dog watch did a great job of not only installing the fence but took the time to train all three dogs from our household. He was very attentive and informative throughout the whole process. He came back twice to complete the training. Highly recommend!Posted on Google
Anne GustaferroSeptember 21, 2025Highly Professional. Immediate call backs. Excellent dog training! Collar has the BEST features and easily adjustable to my dog’s needs. Wire is underground but install was flawless and not noticeable!Posted on Google
Lifeis GrandAugust 31, 2025They were quick, professional, courteous and have a lot of knowledge about what the service the provide. It's working out well for my mini aussiedoodle. I'm glad we can give her the freedom she deserves.Posted on Google
LaurenApril 2, 2025We highly recommend Dog Watch. Their install is excellent and the training they offer is simple but effective. We are very excited to safely spend time in our yard with our dog.Posted on Google
Carrie UpchurchMarch 27, 2025Robert was very knowledgeable and patient with us and our dog as he walked us through their products and got us all set up. Highly recommend him and the DogWatch products if you need an invisible fence in your yard or home!Posted on Google
ErinFebruary 25, 2025There are not enough positive things I can say to even remotely come close to how incredible of an experience we had with Robert. Impeccable communication, dependable appointment times, clean and professional installation, and thorough guidance with the learning and implementation of the program. He took the time to learn about our 4 dogs, their temperaments and personalities and sat and created a program designed for them while understanding our needs all while navigating our lifestyles to ensure success! I waited to write this review to ensure I could comment about follow up support as well. Not only was there plenty of it, when we realized we needed a particular area adjusted, Robert immediately responded and had it done to keep up our ability to work with the dogs and not be inconvenienced. I wish I lived on a busier road so their sign can be seen by many. I will do my part to tell anyone who listens! Keeping our fur babies safe was important to Robert and I could tell that, the entire way through. Thank you, from Lulu, Baxter, Stella and Charlie (and their humans!!)Posted on Google
Dan LeonardOctober 22, 2024Nice, competent, fast, thorough! So pleased I did business with Robert!
Our DogWatch Dealership is locally owned and operated by people that live in your community or close by. When you choose DogWatch of the Carolina Coast, it's a win/win; you get the world’s best pet containment and training products, Pet Friendly™ solutions and outstanding customer service, plus you help support a local business!
Customer Testimonial
We would definitely recommend your company because of the quality of the product, training and personal service you provide.
Keith & Jan Betts
How Do DogWatch Underground Hidden Dog Fences Work?
A hidden fence is an underground dog fence system that uses an electronic signal to keep your dog within a designated area and away from potential dangers. An underground wire transmits a radio signal to your pet's receiver collar. Watch the video to see how it works!
DogWatch has been making Hidden Dog Fence systems since 1990. Our fences are sold and installed by our network of over 200 independent DogWatch Dealers worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do hidden dog fences work?
Hidden fences are created by burying a ‘boundary wire’ a few inches underground around your property. The buried wire carries a harmless, low level radio signal from a transmitter installed in your house or garage. Your pet wears a lightweight, waterproof receiver collar that recognizes the radio signal. As your pet approaches the buried wire, the receiver collar emits a warning signal (audible or vibration). If your pet travels further, he will receive a mild electrical stimulation (also called a “correction”) from the receiver collar. Through a training program, your pet learns to recognize his fence boundaries and learns to stop at the warning signal. Although there are differences in some of the product features, this is how all hidden fences work (DogWatch®, Invisible Fence® and other radio fence brands.)
With an indoor system, the hidden wire runs around your couch, under the lip of the counter, around the trash or across a doorway or wherever you need to create either a containment area or an “off-limits” area. We also have “wireless” indoor units that do not require placement of a boundary wire. Give us a call to discuss your options.
How does my dog learn where the hidden fence boundary is?
Training is an important part of the process. After we install the hidden fence, we work with you to train your pet. The training includes teaching your pet to recognize the containment area boundaries through a combination of voice commands, audible warning signals from the receiver collar and visual flags that are set in the yard where the pet hears the warning alert. With training, the dog remembers the placement of the flags and associates the flags with the warning signal. As your pet learns, the flags are slowly taken away. Your pet also learns that if he continues beyond the flags and warning alert, he will receive a correction (a mild electrical stimulation from the collar). After training, most dogs do not cross the hidden boundary; they usually stop before the warning signal to avoid the correction.
We will initiate the training and provide instructions and support so you can complete and reinforce the training. After the initial training, your dog goes through a training session with you for a few minutes each day for about two weeks. We will develop a plan to meet the specific training needs of your pet(s).
Will the stimulation from a hidden dog fence collar hurt my dog?
The “stimulation” from the collar is a sensation similar to the static shock you receive after walking across a carpet in your socks. It is a brief, unpleasant sensation designed to deter a pet from leaving the boundary. After training, most dogs do not cross the hidden boundary and thus do not receive a correction.
The electronic stimulation will not “burn” your pet. In rare instances, prolonged or improper use of an electronic collar has resulted in a pet developing pressure sores on their necks. This situation is easily avoided by ensuring that the collar is fit properly and removed regularly. DogWatch strongly recommends removing your dog’s receiver collar daily when not in use.
How much do hidden fences cost?
The cost for a DogWatch Hidden Fence is almost always much less than traditional fencing. The cost varies based on which system is right for you, the number of pets, the size of the property, how many sidewalk and driveway cuts, if you want internal “garden loops”, etc. Contact us for a free consultation and an estimate for your property.
In addition to costing less than traditional fences, hidden fences provide more flexibility and more secure containment than traditional fences. For example, you can contain your dog in your yard, but keep him out of a pool area, garden or driveway gate. Plus, your dog cannot jump over, chew through or dig under a hidden fence. And hidden fences don’t need to be painted and don’t deteriorate like traditional fences.
There usually isn’t much difference in the cost of a DogWatch® fence and other Dealer installed brands (such as Invisible Fence®.) Retail brands may seem to cost less than the Dealer installed brands, but they do not include installation (which can be challenging), training (which is very important), ongoing support or a good Warranty program. Also, Dealer installed products tend to be better quality than retail brands.
Is there a guarantee on the DogWatch Hidden Fence system?
We offer a Lifetime Limited Warranty on our outdoor systems professionally installed by DogWatch of the Carolina Coast. There is also a limited 30-day money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the system.
Who is DogWatch?
DogWatch is a privately-owned, people-oriented company that takes pride in our commitment to exceptional customer service. We strive to create the best pet containment products in the industry, and have been "surrounding pets with freedom" since 1990. Our engineers constantly research and develop new ways to make our products the safest for your pet and the easiest for you to use in your home. Our products are all designed, fully assembled and tested at our corporate headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts, USA.
DogWatch® is not Invisible Fence®
DogWatch "hidden fences" are often mistakenly referred to generically as "invisible fences". Invisible Fence® and Invisible Fencing® are Brand names, products and registered trademarks of Invisible Fence, Inc. Explore the links below to learn more.