As your local New Mexico DogWatch dealer, we are always available to help you troubleshoot your underground dog fencing system.

Pets Need Time Off

Remember to remove the collar at night. If your dog stays outside, periodically remove the collar and check for irritation.

What if I move?

Once you buy the system, you can expand it or take it with you when you move.

Will a DogWatch system work with any dog?

Our systems work with all breeds, ages, and sizes of dogs. However, this type of product is not intended for use with dogs that have a history of aggressive behavior.

Your transmitter constantly monitors your electronic dog fence and lets you know if you have a break in your underground wire

Your DogWatch Hidden Fence System has a lifetime equipment warranty when installed by an authorized DogWatch Dealer.

Tips for Successful Pet Containment

Proper training is essential for successful containment. If you have any questions about the dog training system phases, especially during the first few weeks, or if you have questions about your dog’s behavior during his training sessions, please contact usr. We've listed a few training tips to help you make the most of your DogWatch purchase. If you don't find the answers you need here, contact us at 800-258-7037.

Creating The Right Environment

Attitude and Consistency is Important!
1.  Keep the training “light”. Use lots of praise. Keep the dog’s spirits high.
2.  Use high happy tones for praise. Use low tones for negative commands.
3.  Move around the boundary in the same direction.
4.  Reinforce the boundary with commands. Use the commands "Watch Out!" or "Careful" as you slap or shake the flags.
5.  Limit the training session to no more than 20 minutes. Keep training consistent.
6.  Keep your dog on the lead in the yard for five days.
7.  If you are training more than one dog, train each dog separately.
8.  Use naturally occurring distractions such as a neighbor or children.
9.  Contact your DogWatch Dealer if you have any questions about our pet training systems.

Hidden and "invisible" pet fences should not be mistakenly referred to as 'electric fences' or 'electric dog fence'. They are radio fences, not electric fences.

Reinforcing The Training

Following you initial training with us, you will need to reinforce what your dog already knows and here’s how. To keep your dog out of other’s yards or away from your swimming pool or patio, follow the steps outlined here. In order for your dog training system to be most effective, first place the DogWatch collar on your dog and walk the dog to all areas of your yard, near the boundary flags, several times a day for at least four to five days.
The leash is very important, because you must be able to pull the dog back to safety and praise the dog for returning to reinforce the training.

Consistency and Repetition

For your pet training system to be successful, the keys are consistency and repetition. Praise the dog immediately upon re-entering the safe zone. Do not allow your pet to run freely in the yard during the training period, and avoid leaving the property for walks unless you leave by car and carry the dog. This is to prevent confusing the dog about leaving the yard. After the dog has a good understanding of the audible warning, release the animal for short periods of time unattended. Observe your dog for these free times, and be prepared to reinforce the verbal "Watch Out" should the dog venture too near the boundary. Gradually increase the time your pet is allowed outdoors unattended for the first few weeks.

Collar Fit Is Critical!

Make sure the collar of your pet training system is snug enough to keep the posts in good contact with the dog's skin. If your dog has a heavy coat, trim the fur under the receiver. Longer contact posts are available for very heavy-coated dogs. Check the dog collar fit Remove the DogWatch collar after each training session. After the training period, the dog may wear the receiver collar during the day, but you should remove it at night and check the neck area under the collar for signs of irritation.

Taking Your Dog For A Walk

When you take the dog off your property, remove the collar and attach the leash. Always leave the property from the same spot in the yard, such as the driveway or sidewalk. Suggest that you "go for a walk" to encourage the dog to follow you. The dog may hesitate the first few times you leave the yard. Another option is to set a towdog owner training his petel or cloth down between the pet containment flags. Ask your dog to sit. Place the towel on the ground then cross through the flags with the dog on the leash. Give him a command to cross such as "good cross". Go for a walk. When you return, repeat the process and when you get to the other side of the flags, ask your dog to sit and pick up the towel. When you bring him in the house, snap the DogWatch receiver collar on your dog and bring him out to the pet containment flags to remind him of the boundary.