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The Next Generation of Pet Fencing
With the new mobile connectivity features found only in the DogWatch SmartFence®, you’ll know before your dog does if the Hidden Fence is compromised. You get the best Hidden Fence plus the convenience of mobile technology to keep you informed. Your pet will stay safe and you’ll stay connected, wherever you are.
The world’s most intelligent pet containment system.
SafeLink® Our patented digital SafeLink® FM technology provides the maximum protection against false activation caused by stray radio signals. FM technology is less prone to interference than the AM systems used by other brands, and that makes DogWatch the most secure hidden fence available.
FastReact®
DogWatch has the fastest reaction time in the industry. If your dog runs at the boundary, the receiver reacts with the warning signal before he reaches the wire, not while he is traveling over it.
AutoMemory®
Our patented AutoMemory feature automatically adjusts the correction after your pet challenges the boundary. This discourages additional boundary challenges. If your pet challenges the boundary with the receiver set to level 4, 5 or 6, AutoMemory will be initiated. For the next 24 hours, the correction will be equivalent to the next level if the dog attempts to re-enter the signal field. For example, if AutoMemory is triggered with the receiver set at level 4, the correction will be equivalent to level 5 for the next 24-hours. After 24 hours with no boundary challenges, the correction returns to the original setting.
TattleTale™
If your pet challenges his boundary, the status light on the receiver double flashes, an indication that you may need to adjust the fence settings. The receiver resets after 24 hours without a boundary challenge. TattleTale™ is a patented safety feature from DogWatch. With your DogWatch SmartFence App, you can view and track your pet’s daily, weekly, and monthly boundary challenges via the TattleTale graph.
Stay connected with your pet.
Longest Battery Life The DogWatch SmartCollar® battery lasts up to one year, compared to 3-4 months for most other pet containment systems. Fewer batteries are good for your wallet and better for the environment. And, most importantly, safer for your pet!
Receiver Status Light DogWatch receivers have a unique status light that provides valuable information to help keep your pet safely in your yard. It also lets you know if the receiver battery is low and if your pet has recently challenged the hidden fence.
Audible Warning Alert The DogWatch SmartFence® includes an audible warning signal to alert your dog that he is approaching the boundary. Your pet quickly learns to stop at the warning signal – before he reaches the hidden wire.
GentleFit™ Contact Posts Optional GentleFit™ Contact Posts are easy on your dog’s skin. They are smooth like our standard stainless steel contact posts to minimize friction and low profile for a comfortable Pet-Friendly™ fit.
High Impact, Waterproof The DogWatch SmartCollar® is tested to withstand the harsh outdoor elements of rain, sleet and snow, as well as rigorous play!
Automatic Shutdown The DogWatch system is designed to protect your pet from an over-correction in the unlikely event that your dog stands in the signal field and does not quickly exit. The receiver will automatically reset once the dog leaves the signal field.
The most advanced technology and the easiest to use.
Lightning Protection DogWatch Hidden Fences include the very best lightning/surge protection available as a standard feature. External protection directs power surges and lightning away from your home; internal protection suppresses surges coming in through your house wiring.
PowerPak™ Our optional PowerPak keeps your fence working temporarily if you lose power. With a PowerPak, you have added protection to ensure your pet’s safety. Provides up to 8 hours of backup protection.
Loop Monitor Our Loop Monitor alerts you if there is a break in the boundary wire. This is an invaluable safety feature for underground fences. With your DogWatch SmartFence App, you can check on the status of your boundary wire anytime, and be alerted to any breaks or disruptions.
Range Setting You can adjust the signal range (the distance the signal travels from the hidden wire) to meet the needs of your pet(s): a larger signal distance if you have large animals or a smaller range for small pets.
Designed with both you and your pet in mind.
Flexible Training Levels The DogWatch transmitter and receiver offer up to twenty unique options (plus audible only) to ensure safe, appropriate containment for pets of all ages, sizes, breeds, and personalities. The settings are easy to understand and user adjustable (no service call required).
Proven Training Program All DogWatch Dealers provide on-site training using a safe and effective training program that includes visual recognition of boundary flags, learning to retreat from the audible warning signal and learning that there is an unpleasant sensation if they cross the boundary.
Flexible, Affordable Containment Areas Over the river and through the woods? Backyard only . . . but not the pool and flower garden? Create a swimming area in the lake? We can do that! A hidden fence is more flexible and less expensive than a traditional fence. And your dog can’t jump over, dig under or chew through a hidden fence!
Works for Cats (and more!) All DogWatch products are effective for cats, too! Create an invisible boundary that keeps your cat in your yard and out of the kids' sandbox. You can also create an indoor cat fence to keep kitty off the kitchen counter, away from your new sofa and out of the baby's room. And you can use the system for cat containment and dog containment at the same time! Also works for other pets including pigs, goats, sheep and more! Read more.
Lifetime Equipment Warranty Our Hidden Fence products are built to last. We offer a no-nonsense Lifetime Limited Warranty on our DogWatch SmartFence® containment system (DogWatch SmartFence® Transmitter and DogWatch SmartCollar®) - including dog chews!
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee We work hard to make sure DogWatch products are the best in the business. We back that up with a 30-day money-back guarantee. We want to make sure your pet is safe and you are happy with your purchase!
The First Connected Fence Know Before They Do At Your Fingertips Customized for Your Pet Customized for You
The SmartFence keeps you informed. Customized text and/or email messages help ensure your pet’s safety and give you even more peace of mind. SmartFence lets you know if your boundary wire is disconnected, if your pet’s SmartCollar battery is low, if you lost power, and more! SmartFence lets you monitor your pet’s activity, and analyze daily, weekly and monthly trends. SmartFence is customized for your pet, including individualized profiles for families with multiple pets. Tailor your SmartFence WebApp notifications so you’ll receive only the information you need, when you need it.
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Custom designed with your pet in mind.
DogWatch of Litchfield & Upper Fairfield County proudly serves the Litchfield County, Connecticut area. Our trained experts are prepared to work with you to create a custom tailored solution for your pet. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Contact UsWhat Our Customers Say
Stephanie Farina2024-09-17We have had our system for 3 years and it has been great! Recently the battery part of the collar cracked. Rob and Liz resolved the issue same day. Rob quickly communicated to me that Liz was be able to stop by. Liz fit us into her route and was able to replace the collar and we had a great conversation about our wonderful community in Newtown. We also got signed up for their battery replacement program so it’s one less thing I need to keep track of. Peace of mind is priceless and DogWatch delivers. This company is the real deal they’re doing business the right way! I would absolutely recommend DogWatch to anyone.Rena Estes2024-09-13Excellent first time experience with Dog Watch. Training with Liz was so great as well. She really does her job well 😊Aline Rossiter2024-09-11I highly recommend DogWatch of Litchfield County. From the very start, they were incredibly responsive. Rob took our initial call and was both informative and friendly, making the process feel easy. The very next day, the installer came out to assess our property, which includes a wooded area, grass, and a driveway. Despite the rain, he completed the installation with no issues and gave us clear, easy-to-follow instructions. The training was equally impressive. Liz, the trainer, worked with two of our dogs who have very different temperaments, including one that is quite anxious. Liz’s knowledge and friendly approach were fantastic, and she made sure both dogs were fully comfortable and trained with the system. Now, with the fence in place, our dogs are safe, even though we live on a busy road. for their professionalism, responsiveness, and quality service.Frank Cooney2024-08-13I can’t recommend DogWatch of Litchfield County enough! Their service has been exceptional from the start, and they truly care about their customers and their pets. Recently, I had an issue with one of my dog’s collars, and they replaced it quickly and free of charge. This kind of prompt and generous service is rare. My dogs, Tess and Nash, are now back to enjoying their time outside safely. Thank you, DogWatch, for giving us peace of mind and for always being there when we need you!Kathy DellaMura2024-08-08I cannot say enough about the responsiveness, kindness and genuine interest from this company. It is not often that you find an owner of a company to be so respectful and efficient Rob the owner has mastered the art of exceptional customer service and I highly recommend this company !!!Lisa Kociszewski2024-07-03Dogwatch installed our invisible fence and we would not have it any other way we are so glad we chose them. Their employees are extremely knowledgeable and professional. Their service is superb ! We recently had our underground wire severed by our next door neighbor. Dogwatch of Litchfield County answered my call immediately and was here the next day at 7:00am to fix it. I had to order a new collar , Rob sent it out to me that same day , and the price was excellent. If you want an excellent company with a great price , awesome employees and superb service Dogwatch of Litchfield County are the company to call !Sam McDermott2024-05-18Great people here. Had an emergency with the dog fence after hours on a Friday and they made it a point to help me fix the issue. Great customer service.Lacie Membrino2024-04-25I have been a dog watch customer for 5 years now. I have always been so so happy with the results for my farm dog and my bulldog. I recently got 2 new puppies and was hoping for some separate boundry lines for the puppy. I made a big mistake and purchased a HALO collar for my new dog. It was so confusing, and frustrating… and my dog was not safe. We did all the required training and it just was not for us… I called my Dogwatch of Litchfield crew and they were out here THE NEXT DAY with solutions to keep ALL my dogs a SAFE! Their customer service is top notch and the trainer is so sweet. In 3 quick training visits my dogs are safe! There is nothing better. Don’t waste your time trying any of the “new” hype collars. Dog watch is tried and true and works like a charm!Matt Wilson2024-04-12I recently had DogWatch of Litchfield County install an invisible fence for my Great Dane, Daisy, and I couldn't be happier with the entire experience. From start to finish, the team at DogWatch went above and beyond! The installation process was super easy, the installer completed the installation in less than 3 hours (in the rain). What truly impressed me was that he even cleared brush and branches in the woods to ensure the wire was perfectly secure. Liz, the trainer, worked with Daisy to ensure she was comfortable with the fence. Thanks to her that Daisy now roams our property safely and confidently. If you're considering an invisible fence for your furry friend, I wholeheartedly recommend the team at DogWatch of Litchfield County. Thank you, DogWatch team, for your exceptional service!Joanne Ortiz2024-04-10They have been such a great help with our dogs! They have come down and taken care of our fence when it was damaged, and helped us find a solution to my dog escaping! They also always answer right away and sent someone as soon as they could!
Customer Testimonial
The peace of mind this gives us is wonderful…We have great confidence that she will not leave the yard, given the major distractions she has been exposed to and responded properly. Without question, this has been a great investment.
Ayse
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a DogWatch SmartFence?
The DogWatch SmartFence is a hidden underground pet fencing system (often mistakenly referred to generically as an “invisible fence”*) that uses a radio signal to keep your dog in a designated containment area, such as a yard; or out of an area, such as a swimming pool, patio, or garden. The SmartFence has a communication component that will notify you by text and/or email if there is a break in the underground fence or if your pet’s collar battery is low, so you will know before your pet does if there is an issue with the fence working as it should. It will also let you know if your pet is testing his boundaries and will track your pet’s activity.
*Invisible Fence® is a registered trademark of Radio Systems, Inc.
How does the SmartFence work?
As with all hidden dog fences, the “fence” part of the DogWatch SmartFence is 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 (SmartCollar) that recognizes the radio signal. As your pet approaches the buried wire, the receiver collar emits an audible warning signal. If your pet travels further, he will receive a mild but safe 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.
In addition to the basic hidden fence, the SmartFence uses a special “communication portal” connected to your home Internet. The portal receives signals from both the transmitter installed in your house or garage and the receiver worn by your dog. These signals communicate information about the status of your hidden fence, your dog’s collar, and your dog’s activity. If the portal detects an issue, such as a break in the boundary wire or a low battery in the receiver collar, it triggers an alert which will be sent to you (and/or whoever else you designate) via text and/or email.
Information from the SmartFence portal can be accessed using our SmartFence WebApp on your mobile device or desktop computer. You can view the status of your SmartFence and any alerts, your pet’s activity, and if your pet has been challenging the boundary (i.e., if your pet has been triggering the audible alert.)
How does my dog learn where the SmartFence boundary is?
Your pet is trained by a DogWatch Dealer. The training for the SmartFence is the same as the training for our other hidden fences.
Will the stimulation from the SmartCollar hurt my dog?
No. The “stimulation” from the collar is unpleasant, but it will not “burn” or injure your pet. It is a sensation similar to a strong static shock like you might receive after walking across a carpet in your socks. It is uncomfortable, but it does not harm you.
Can I use a SmartFence if I do not have Internet?
You can use the Hidden Fence (the containment part of the fence) without the Internet. The communication part of the system (notification alerts, system settings and activity tracking) will not work without an Internet connection.
What will happen to my SmartFence if my Internet isn’t working?
The Hidden Fence (the containment part of the fence) is not dependent on the Internet and will work as it should even if your Internet is turned ‘off’ or not working. If your Internet is turned ‘off’ or not working, the fence will work as it should, but you will not receive notification alerts, system settings and activity tracking until your Internet connection is restored.
Can I use a SmartFence if I do not have a smartphone?
Yes, you can still get text message and/or email alerts and you can access your SmartFence WebApp profile from any computer or other Internet enabled device.
Is the SmartFence WebApp available on both iPhone and Android devices?
Yes, the SmartFence WebApp works on both iPhone and Android devices. The WebApp is not an “App” that you download in the App Store or Play Store. Instead, it is a progressive web app, accessible via any internet browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.). The WebApp can be saved to the home screen of your mobile device for easy access. For more information about how to access, setup and save the WebApp, please see our SmartFence Quick Start Guide or SmartFence Owner’s Guide.
What happens when my dog’s SmartCollar travels out of range of the Communication Portal?
The DogWatch SmartCollar is designed with the understanding that your pet will probably spend time in parts of the yard that may be beyond the transmission range of your SmartFence Communication Portal. That’s OK! The SmartCollar will reconnect and send updates when your dog comes back into the communication range of the Portal.
What if I do not have an extra Ethernet port on my router?
The SmartFence requires the use of an Ethernet port. You may be able to add ports to your router by connecting it to an Ethernet switch. These devices should be available at stores such as Staples® or Best Buy®.