Our indoor Dogwatch hidden fence works wherever you need them, quietly, effectively, and hidden from view. A harmless, noiseless signal lets you control where your pets roam in the house. You can use the same collar with both the indoor fence and the outdoor fence, so it is a great way to expand the value of your outdoor pet containment system. Work with Cats too…
We are often asked if we can set up an indoor Dogwatch hidden fence that works with an existing outdoor Dogwatch hidden fence. The answer is Yes. There are a few ways that we can do contain a dog to certain rooms of the house or to stop them from going up or down stairs. The Best way is with an IB-100 system from Dogwatch of Litchfield County. The IB-100 can be used a disk (that can be mounted to wall or it can sit on a desk) that will produce about a 10 foot indoor Dogwatch hidden fence or a wire can be attached and in some cases be able to run on the ceiling below to protect more than one entry way or even a couch or chair. Email for questions.
How the indoor Dogwatch hidden fence System Works….. The IB-100 transmitter emits a radio signal that is detected by the receiver collar worn by your pet. As your pet approaches the signal field of the boundary area, the receiver collar begins to emit an audible warning beep. If your pet goes beyond the warning zone, the audible warning is quickly followed by a mild ‘correction’ – – an unpleasant, but safe, sensation from the receiver collar. With proper training, your pet will quickly learn to stay away from areas that he associates with the audible warning. Establishing the Boundary Area…. The IB-100 can be used to train your pet to stay within an area or to avoid an area. Set the signal rate and the range then place the transmitter in the center of the area where you want to create a signal field or a boundary you do not want your pet to cross.
Here is a link to purchase an indoor Dogwatch hidden fence . Click Here
We sell them for $189.00 including shipping and if you live in Litchfield County or Upper Fairfield County, we can install for a separate fee.
Can My Dog Get Out of the Hidden Fence Containment Area? One of the questions DogWatch Dealers are frequently asked is “Can my dog get out of the hidden fence containment area?” The answer is that if the initial training was done properly, this will rarely happen. If it does happen, it is usually for one of the following reasons. The first reason accounts for approximately 90% of all incidents.
1. Loose collar The contact posts on all hidden fence collars (such as DogWatch®, Invisible Fence® and other brands) need to touch your dog’s skin in order to work. All quality containment systems give an audible (or vibration) warning to alert your dog that it is close to the containment boundary. The dog is trained to retreat when it hears (or feels) this warning. If the dog 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. If your dog’s hidden fence collar is too loose, all you have is an expensive noise maker. It does not matter if your dog has just started using the hidden dog fence or if it has been on for years. If the collar is loose, the dog will figure it out eventually.
2. Dead Battery All DogWatch Hidden Fence receiver collars have a battery life of 6 months to 2 years. Other dog fence collars have batteries that need changing every 2-3 months, or worse, have a rechargeable battery. The more often you need to change or charge the battery, the higher the likelihood of having a dead battery, which in turn increases the chance that your pet will leave the yard. Making sure your hidden dog fence has a long battery life, plus an indicator to let you know when the battery is low, will greatly reduce the chance of your dog leaving their containment boundary. DogWatchBatteries.com
3. Lack of or improper training Most reputable hidden dog fence companies include training with the installation. Not all companies are alike, however, when it comes to training, the most important part of the pet containment system. Just because a company offers a “certified trainer” does not mean that trainer has a lot of experience. There is no national, standardized certification program. A better indicator is how long the company has been in business and, more importantly, what other customers have to say about the training that is provided. Most quality hidden fence companies offer on-going training assistance and some kind of a performance guarantee. The training should also include the pet owner who has a responsibility to continue the prescribed training instruction. With good training and follow through from the pet owner, most dogs will learn to stay in the yard. Always keep your pet containment provider informed of any difficulties your might be experiencing and do not be afraid to ask for help. If your provider is not willing to help, then they are not the right company for you.
4. Faulty equipment Your dog’s fence collar goes through a lot of wear and tear. Even expensive, high quality equipment can stop working. The most reliable way to ensure this does not happen is to regularly check to make sure the collar is functioning properly. Your hidden fence provider should provide you with the means to easily test your equipment. Also, make sure your pet’s receiver comes with a true Lifetime Warranty. Read the small print.
As long as you keep your pet’s containment collar nice and snug, make sure the receiver is functioning, the battery is fresh and you follow through with the training prescribed by your hidden fence provider there should be no reason why your fur baby would leave the safety of your yard.
The following blog post was adapted from a post written by Pat West, co-owner of DogWatch of Columbus.
When you picture Siberian Huskies, chances are you picture them in motion. Whether they are pulling a sled, running laps at the dog park, chasing squirrels or playing with their pack, Huskies are among the most energetic and independent of all dog breeds. They are also well known “escape artists,” and can often be found digging under or leaping over fences.
Because of this reputation, pet parents looking for a way to safely contain their dog often ask us: “Can a hidden fence really work for my Siberian Husky?”
Yes, they can! For over 30 years, DogWatch Dealers have been training Siberian Huskies, Husky mixes, Alaskan Malamutes and more to stay in their yards with our hidden fences. We reached out to our DogWatch Dealers and customers to learn more about the process of training Huskies, adjusting collars to work with their thick coats, and how adding an underground electronic fence to their property helped their smart and athletic pups enjoy their freedom!
“I’ve trained several Huskies and Malamutes on the DogWatch system,” says Jack Panter of DogWatch of British Columbia. “I find they are not so different from other dogs.” Jack does say that the breeds’ heavy undercoats do require some extra effort. He instructs his customers to “trim a couple of spots up on the side of the neck” of their Husky, to ensure that the contact posts on the dog’s receiver collar reach the skin.
Jack also has a recommendation for training Huskies (or any dog breed) with a history of wandering off the property. He recommends not letting the dog leave the property on a leash. Instead, train the dog to hop in the car whenever it is time to leave the property. (Don’t forget to remove the collar after the pet is secure in the car.)
This tactic worked well for a trio of Huskies that Jack trained recently. “I would train one while one was in the house and the other went for a car ride with the owner. We kind of broke up the pack behavior and gave them a happy distraction around the same time the training was being done.” The three Huskies went from a “pack marauding their neighborhood” to “homebodies” who love to relax in the yard (along with regular trips by car to the local park).
Togo and Nicola, Alaskan Malamutes
In addition to his customers, Jack also trained his own pair of Alaskan Malamutes, Togo and Nicola (see photo above), to use a hidden fence at home. “My Malamutes are trained to the sound of the receiver warning. They won’t even chase a rabbit or deer through!”
Troy Dykes of DogWatch of the Bay Area & Northern California, who has been a DogWatch Dealer for over 20 years, has successfully trained many Huskies to understand and respect their hidden fence boundaries. “For me, I love the mentality of the Spitz lineage, and northern latitude dogs in general (Husky, Malamute, Chow Chow, Akita, Samoyed, etc.). The closer to the wolf, the smarter (and more prideful, independent, crafty) the dog, in my opinion.” Troy has owned a Chow Chow, and currently has a Finnish Spitz named Savannah (see photo below).
Savannah, a Finnish Spitz dog
Troy echoes the importance of making sure the DogWatch receiver collar fits properly for these thick-coated breeds. These fit issues can lead a pet owner or inexperienced trainer to conclude that the dog needs a higher level of correction, when actually all the dog needs is a quick hair trim at the neck, longer contact posts, or other collar adjustment. “Increasing the level of correction can be a big mistake with these breeds,” adds Troy. “If you break their trust by being heavy-handed, they can shut down completely.”
Once you build that trust, however, training Huskies can be surprisingly simple. Troy says that Huskies are among his favorite breeds to work with. “I’d put Huskies up there with Labs, Goldens, Shepherds, Border Collies and Rottweilers as my easiest breeds to boundary train.”
To show just how effective hidden fence training can be for Huskies, Troy filmed a video of a training session with his customer’s dog Loki, a then six month old Siberian Husky. “Intelligent, driven, intuitive and…contained safely within his yard and property,” says Troy.
In addition to our DogWatch Dealers, we also asked some of our many Siberian-Husky-loving customers for their feedback. DogWatch of Upstate NY customer Gary Kuch says: “I was initially skeptical that a hidden wire would work on my over-active Siberian Husky. DogWatch assured me it would work and they were right. Recently we had what I called was the acid test; three Golden Retrievers at the end of our driveway during a recent garage sale. Our Husky saw them but never once came close to the wire perimeter. It has been that way for two months with no issues.”
Another Husky pet parent, DogWatch of Southeast Indiana customer Lori Taylor, tells us: “We have a stubborn Husky who ran off on us most everyday, she loved to swim in the neighbors’ pond and loved to chase deer…We tried other systems to keep her contained on our property but they failed, then a friend recommended DogWatch, they have been a blessing and a huge relief!! Not one time has the Husky left our property!! I’m still amazed how well this system works!! Cannot thank DogWatch of Southeast Indiana enough!!! The peace of mind is so worth it!!!”
Do you have a Husky or Malamute that uses a DogWatch Hidden Fence? Send us a email with your story and a photo of your pet(s), and they could be a future DogWatch Dog of the Day on our Facebook Facebook.com/Dogwatchct ! Or if your dog could use some boundaries, give us at DogWatch of Litchfield County a call!
In addition to caring about the quality of our products and our customer service, we also care about environmental responsibility. DogWatch Hidden Fence of Litchfield County has recently added an 100% electric Nissan Leaf to our expanding fleet of service vehicles. As our sales and service business continues to grow, so does our need for more vehicles. So with the environment in mind, we decided that we would try to do our part by giving an electric vehicle a try,
DogWatch Hidden Fence Systems are also lead-free and compliant with the Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Initiative – a European-based initiative to reduce the amount of lead and other hazardous metals in consumer electronic products. DogWatch Receiver Collar batteries have the longest life in the pet containment industry. With our ProFence battery you will only need five DogWatch batteries in ten years compared to thirty or forty for other brands. With DogWatch you will save money and the environment!
