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Underground Hidden Dog Fences by Dogwatch®
Dedicated Pet Professionals
DogWatch by C No Pet Fence proudly installs & service DogWatch products. We cover the seven county Chicago market and three collar counties in Wisconsin.
We have been DogWatch dealers since 1990 and have watched the product line grow and change to become the top rated product in the hidden fence community. The FM Safelink design, the two year battery life (on our R9 receiver and six month life in the R7mini unit), the Smart Collar (will advise the user of a low battery), are features that provide a user friendly system. Read More
What Our Customers Say
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Renee HudspethAugust 3, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Great Customer service experience! Joel did a great job installing the fence, and Kim did an outstanding job training our two dogs!Posted on Google
Jeri MonroeMay 26, 2026For several years....even when Bruce and Susan started their business,....we have always had excellent service. They understand what we need and what has to be done and they also "train" us in how to proceed with our dog. I highly recommend tis family business .Posted on Google
Squirrelygirly9April 16, 2026Kim and her crew are fantastic and the system works great. Installed perfectly with no issues. Kim applied for the permit and worked with my builder on the new construction and kept me posted throughout. I previously was an invisible fence customer for the past 20 years, but they are lacking severely. So glad with this new home, I went with C NO PET FENCE. Chloe loves it too+0Posted on Google
Mike WJanuary 8, 2026Had an unusual situation. My mother is in assisted living and her cat was getting out of her room. Contacted C No Pet Fence. And yes they had a solution. Met with Kim who was very knowledgeable and kind to the cat. Within an hour Kim had installed the device and had the cat trained. Not a cheap unit you find online but a quality device that works. It has been about 3 weeks, we have had no problems and the cat has adjusted very nicely. Thank you Kim for solving our problem.Posted on Google
Shirley DalyNovember 17, 2025Our initial meeting was very informative and thorough. We made the decision to move forward with installation as we felt this system was better than the competition. The installation was scheduled quickly and we were very pleased that there was not a mess afterwards. The support has been wonderful, with a trainer coming after install, as well as trainer follow up visit when requested. Highly recommend C No Pet Fence, Dog Watch!Posted on Google
Kristin MayleNovember 9, 2025Great service! Great training! Amazing product! Such a relief to have the dogs secure in our yard. I would highly recommend this company. Family owned and quality.Posted on Google
Lisa HaddadOctober 29, 2025Bruce is an amazing man - we could have spent all day with him Highly recommendPosted on Google
Ralph MispagelOctober 15, 2025Great people who truly care about your dogs well being. From the office staff to the installers to trainers. First class.Posted on Google
mona bulawOctober 8, 2025omg I died and gone to heaven my dogs stay right in the yard. It’s so wonderful. The people at this company were excellent. I couldn’t be happier. training was so much easier than I thought it would be.Posted on Google
Mark LuraJuly 6, 2025Fantastic company with GREAT customer service. I have been a customer since 2013. They installed the underground perimeter wire, supplied me with collars and receivers for all my dogs, helped train my puppies, and serviced repairs when landscapers accidentally severed the wire. Quickly, professionally, politely, efficiently, and economically. You cannot find better.
Our DogWatch Dealership is locally owned and operated by people that live in your community or close by. When you choose DogWatch by C No Pet Fence, 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
Love this company! I was comparing between two companies and Dog Watch is definitely superior. They offer underground tubing for your fence wire, which no other company offered, a lifetime warranty, and by far the best customer service. The fence works great and my dogs are so happy to run free!
Falicia 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 by C No Pet Fence. 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?
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Training should be about your dog, not about cookie-cutter methods or bribing with treats. At Elite Dog Training, we tailor every program to fit your dog’s personality, your family’s needs, and your lifestyle.
Of course, we train dogs, but we also teach owners, making sure that the good behavior sticks long after we leave. With our proven methods based on consistency, repetition and praise, your dog can confidently follow commands in any environment.
Together, we can bring out the best in your dog.
