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Underground Hidden Dog Fences by Dogwatch®
Dedicated Pet Professionals
Our DogWatch dealership proudly services Northwestern Alberta - The Peace Country and the surrounding area. We've lived in Alberta, Canada and can't imagine living anywhere else. We chose DogWatch because DogWatch had a superior product offering with the FM Safelink design, a 2 year battery life vs. the 3 to 4 month battery life of the competitors, and a user friendly transmitter. We love working with animals and we hope to have the opportunity to help keep your pet safe. Read More
What Our Customers Say
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Kaly Glas41 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Great customer service, reliability! Easy to schedule and absolutely no hassle or problems when set up. We will always call dog watch for our u derground fence needsPosted on Google
Chantelle Trzeciak62 days agoRod is great! Very friendly to talk to the dog fence works amazing for my kangals ! Hes very helpful woth training tips and information on the fence. Great prices too!Posted on Google
Lorne Gould126 days agoWe live on ~10 acres and had been searching for a solution to keep our 3 dogs on the property and safe as they explore. We discovered DogWatch through a local pet store and contacted Rod for a consultation. The system was professionally installed a few weeks later taking only a few hours including a complete perimeter hidden fence solution, visual indicators, controller and dog collar receiver. Rod then ran us through the initial training process and how to teach/train our dog. Within 1 week he was avoiding the fence area, and after 1 month I removed the visual indicators. He has only gotten close enough once since we completed the first week of training to trigger the tone in the collar. Lastly we appreciated Rod following up shortly after the install to see how things were progressing!! We are so impressed with how non-intrusive this system is, how well it works, how quickly our dog learned to stay within the perimeter and best of all it does not break the bank! I highly recommend for those with large or small properties!!Posted on Google
Dixie Peacock153 days agoWe live right up against a very busy highway and needed something that wouldnt have intermittent signals from grain bins and tin sided shops. Our 4.5ish- ac. fence line was layed last fall with some snow and ice on the ground, they came back today and re-buried any area that was exposed from frost heaves or whatever. Fantastic customer service, quick responce, easy to speak with, and will make sure you understand how the system works before you leave. All in all so glad we went with DogWatch, I feel at ease knowing my furbaby is secure. Best part is the collar snitches on the dog when he tests the fence line, we never have to guess if he has been trying to find a way out.+0Posted on Google
Ginger Zahacy162 days agoRod has been great to deal with & our fence works like a charm!Posted on Google
Chelsea Penley170 days agoOur experience was terrific from first contact. Rod explained the process thoroughly through all the steps. The fence has worked great on our acreage for our 2 stubborn dachshunds. Would highly recommend DogWatch and Rod.Posted on Google
Shyane Stevenson264 days agoCame and installed fence showed up on time and was very fast was out of here in no time. Works flawless.Posted on Google
tony schwertner363 days agoThe guy who came to install the DogWatch fence was very knowledgeable about the info he was giving me he was very quick in setting everything up and answered alll my questions would highly recomend to anyone who has petsPosted on Google
Skye Turcotte376 days agoRod was personable, knowledgeable and responsive. He came to set up part of our yard for our new puppy as our last dog got hit on the road near our house. So far we haven’t needed to use the fence collar but put it on him nonetheless to ensure his safety. If you have been needing an underground dog fence installed even if you already have the equipment for it I highly recommend Rod!Posted on Google
Darren Olsen376 days agoGreat service, quick response
Our DogWatch Dealership is locally owned and operated by people that live in your community or close by. When you choose DogWatch of Peace Country, 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
Installing this fence has been life changing both for our dogs and for us. They now roam and play freely on our 5 acre yard and we no longer have to worry about them leaving to roam the neighborhood. So much nicer than being tied up every time we put them outside. Very happy with our DogWatch system!!
Wayne C.
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 Peace Country. 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.