Peace of Mind
Underground Hidden Dog Fences by Dogwatch®
Dedicated Pet Professionals
Our DogWatch dealership proudly services Central and Southern Arkansas and the surrounding area. We live in Hot Springs, Arkansas 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
Cindy Pearcy2024-09-24Great people that do a great job. Very reliable. Just a phone call away for question and help if needed.Vickie Keeton2024-07-22They were punctual and installed good.Jackie Cook2024-05-02Our 2-1/2 year old rescued dogs were giving the neighbors some problems and it needed to stop. Installed Dogwatch system and it shut down one of the dogs but the other one was a real hard headed. With instructions from installer setting were changed and the other one came around. This was big investment but rather have the Dogwatch system than have the dogs in a pen 24/7. Thanks! Arkansas Pet Safety Systems.Zach Castleberry2024-04-10Two large breed dogs that have never been fenced in. Free to roam, until they hit our neighbors trash. This invisible fence not only keeps them on our property (acreage) it also gives us peace of mind while we are away. The job was done in half a day! No ugly fence, no damage to our property. We set out where we wanted the dogs to go and not go! Less than a week for us to train an older dog and younger. It’s been months and we have had zero issues!Trayce Clark2024-04-10Initial visit, Jim was friendly and informative, installation was timely and neat. Its been a couple of months and my JRT has learned the nee boundary nicely.Drew Purvis2024-04-03This is an amazing company and very reasonable on pricing compared to the other company's I called and installed in a timely manner (2 weeks) he coverd my entire 5 acre yard in a day with zero issues, and had time to show me how to teach my dogs about the fence!! I will be referring him!! Thanks for all the hard work !!Cody Goodman2024-03-15I replaced an older underground fence with Dogwatch and couldn’t be more pleased. Great communication and the installation took about half a day (1 acre).Kathy Eisenach2024-02-20Installed the perfect system for our special needs. Always available when replacement parts are needed. Grateful for the high quality DogWatch system and reliable service.
Our DogWatch Dealership is locally owned and operated by people that live in your community or close by. When you choose DogWatch by Arkansas Pet Safety Systems, 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
Amazing! Jim Whitten from DogWatch installed the hidden fence around the house on an acre of land. We adopted one Black Lab mix from a shelter on Saturday. He did so well with the hidden fence that we adopted his sister on Monday. I'm amazed how well it worked. Jim gave us exactly what we wanted and needed. It makes me sleep better at night knowing that my beloved pets are safe and secure. Thank you!
Leata Plummer
What is a Hidden Dog Fence?
A hidden fence is an underground dog fence system that uses an electronic signal to keep your dog within a designated area, such as a yard, and away from potential dangers. 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
What is a hidden fence?
A hidden fence is an underground pet fencing system 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. Hidden fences can also be used to create Indoor Boundaries that work inside your home to keep your pet off a couch, out of a room or away from a kitchen counter.
Hidden fences are often mistakenly referred to generically as “invisible fences”. Invisible Fence® is a brand name and Registered Trademark of the Invisible Fence Company.
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 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. 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 mild correction (a 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?
No. The “stimulation” from the collar is unpleasant, but it will not “burn” or injure your pet. It is a sensation similar to the static shock you receive after walking across a carpet in your socks. It is uncomfortable, but it does not harm you.
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.
What else do I need to know about DogWatch?
We’ve been surrounding pets with freedom since 1990. We are a privately-owned, people-oriented company that takes pride in our quality customer service. 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 in our office in Massachusetts. We strive to create the best pet containment products in the industry. We’d be happy to answer any questions you have. Contact us.
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?
We offer financing
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