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  2. ⚠️ What Cheap Dog Collar Batteries Can Really Cost You

July 10, 2025 | Categories: Compare, Customer Stories

You might see “compatible” batteries for DogWatch® collars online for $5 to $10. They often look like a great deal… until your dog escapes the yard or your collar fails far sooner than expected. Let’s talk about the most common battery brands we find online:

Most of the batteries claim to be “ultra high capacity,” promising long life. But customer reviews tell a different story:

⭐ 1-Star Review: “Did not even last 2 months. Should have lasted at least 1 year in a DogWatch collar.” – Shawn
⭐ 1-Star Review: “Brought the battery in August. By December it was dead. Collar already showing red.” – Susan

Why Genuine DogWatch® Batteries Matter

At DogWatch of Litchfield County, we’ve seen it all—collars malfunctioning, systems not correcting, and dogs escaping—all due to cheap, non-certified batteries bought online. While the price tag might seem attractive, here’s what you’re risking:

✅ Short battery life – Many off-brand batteries don’t last more than 2–3 months.
✅ System failure – Cheap batteries can lead to voltage inconsistencies that cause your receiver to stop working.
✅ Voided warranty – Using unauthorized batteries voids the DogWatch collar warranty.
✅ No replacement caps – Our batteries come with new caps to ensure a proper, secure fit.

🔋 The DogWatch Difference

  • Up to 2-year battery life

  • Includes new battery cap with every order

  • Safe, consistent voltage output

  • Warranty-backed and approved for all DogWatch receivers

We only sell what we install and trust on our own dogs.


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DogWatch of Litchfield & Upper Fairfield County

Phone: 860-799-7287

Email: dogwatchlc@gmail.com

DogWatch of Litchfield County is locally owned by Rob and Kathi Mayne. We provide professional hidden dog fence installation, repair, and training throughout western Connecticut.

Serving all of Litchfield County, including but not limited to:

Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Canaan (North Canaan), Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, New Milford, Norfolk, Plymouth, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Thomaston, Torrington, Warren, Washington, Watertown, Winchester, and Woodbury.

Local areas and villages we service include:

Bantam, Cornwall Bridge, East Canaan, Falls Village, Gaylordsville, Lakeside, Lakeville, Marble Dale, New Preston, Northfield, Oakville, Pequabuck, Pine Meadow, Riverton, Sandy Hook, South Kent, Taconic, Terryville, Washington Depot, West Cornwall, Winchester Center, and Winsted.

Also serving Upper Fairfield County, including:

Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, Newtown, and Sherman.

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DogWatch of Litchfield & Upper Fairfield County

Phone: 860-799-7287

Email: dogwatchlc@gmail.com

DogWatch of Litchfield County is locally owned by Rob and Kathi Mayne. We provide professional hidden dog fence installation, repair, and training throughout western Connecticut.

Serving all of Litchfield County, including but not limited to:

Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Canaan (North Canaan), Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, New Milford, Norfolk, Plymouth, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Thomaston, Torrington, Warren, Washington, Watertown, Winchester, and Woodbury.

Local areas and villages we service include:

Bantam, Cornwall Bridge, East Canaan, Falls Village, Gaylordsville, Lakeside, Lakeville, Marble Dale, New Preston, Northfield, Oakville, Pequabuck, Pine Meadow, Riverton, Sandy Hook, South Kent, Taconic, Terryville, Washington Depot, West Cornwall, Winchester Center, and Winsted.

Also serving Upper Fairfield County, including:

Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, Newtown, and Sherman.

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