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Underground Hidden Dog Fences by Dogwatch®
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Our DogWatch dealership proudly services Southwest NY and Northwest PA and the surrounding area. We've lived in Jamestown, New York 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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Jennifer PlutaSeptember 5, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Randy and his partner were great. Good communication, fast service, very efficient. And great work. Explained everything we needed to know about the fence.Posted on Google
Jim JermanSeptember 3, 2026Would rate more than 5 if possible.Posted on Google
Darlene BJune 21, 2026Friendly service lots of good information given with fence and training of my pups. Fence was installed quickly they work efficiently. Communication great, responds quickly, punctuality was right on. Definitely recommend Randy and his partner. Answered all my questioned l didn't feel rushed.Posted on Google
kevin postlerJune 15, 2026If your considering a dog fence just do it. And hire these guys to to it for you. Great price, weekend install, and confidence knowing when Randy leaves, your dogs probably not going to! Ill recommend to everyone everytime. Very satisfied customer.Posted on Google
Shannon HowserApril 29, 2026Randy and Steve were both kind to my concerns and very professional. They assessed my property line and needs then assisted me in the best placement of the fence. Affordable, friendly, and great quality.Posted on Google
Tina ColstonFebruary 16, 2026Great customer service! Fence worked as advertised. My puppy was trained within a week or two and the fence has provided us both with more freedom. Highly recommend!Posted on Google
Richard HeathFebruary 2, 2026Mr Boland and his crew did a exceptional job with my Dog watch fence installation and also made friends with my Dog Blue while he was assisting us with the training!Posted on Google
Cindy pressJune 15, 2025This was the best thing we have done for our puppy, Bentley. After having no luck trying a gps type fence, we looked into the ad for this business. The owners responded quickly and did a great job of installing and instructing us as to how to train our dog to the flags. They walked us through the process and we now realize how effectively it works. Our pup respects the boundaries after we spent a little over a week training him. We have peace of mind that our dog can roam and run safely around our property. I highly recommend this business. The process was quick, professional and the price was reasonable compared to others we looked at.+0Posted on Google
kevin pierceApril 30, 2024Dogwatch is by far the best product on the market.. Randy and his #1 installer Steve went above and beyond for me. If you need a pet containment system installed the right way the first time give them a call.Posted on Google
Tamera SandsApril 29, 2024I love the dog watch system for my large dog. Installation was quick, efficient and my dog gets the freedom of our yard without being on a leash. Randy and Steve gave training instructions which made the whole process very easy and rewarding. I recommend them and their company to all my dog owner friends. I have at least 2 close neighbors who also enjoy having DogWatch hidden fencing.
Our DogWatch Dealership is locally owned and operated by people that live in your community or close by. When you choose DogWatch of Chautauqua and Erie PA, 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 love the DogWatch system and so does our lab, “Bear”. We have trained him three times a day for seven days now. He is running in our yard and we are now training him to catch a Frisbee (which is going to take a little longer than the training for the DogWatch system!)
P.K. and Paula
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 Chautauqua and Erie PA. 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.
Did you know you can trade in your existing dog fence system for DogWatch?
