Category: Tips

 Save on Shipping: Use Code FREESHIP at Checkout At DogWatch of Litchfield County , we believe that keeping your pets safe should be as easy and affordable as possible. That’s why we’re excited to offer a special deal to our valued customers: *free shipping on your next purchase! Simply use the code FREESHIP at checkout… Read More

Lightning Protection: The Dangers And How DogWatch® Keeps You Safe Summertime and early fall bring an increase in thunderstorms and the heart of hurricane season. Hidden Fence owners might worry about their systems during inclement weather and what happens if the fence loses connection. DogWatch® Hidden Fences address these concerns with a robust design. Understanding… Read More

April in the northeast is an immensely unpredictable time. We experience glimpses of the hottest days of summer, followed by endless dreary days of rain, sleet, and dare I suggest… snow. Some days you can experience all four seasons in one singular day, no hormonal imbalance required! It is no wonder the notoriously ambivalent April… Read More

You may be wondering, why should I get a hidden fence over a regular old standard fence? Aren’t things that are visible much more appealing than those that are not? And to that, all I have to say is, I have yet to see The Tooth Fairy in person; but if I did, that would… Read More

In the United States alone, about 5-10% of dogs are deaf. Chances are that at some point in your life, you may encounter, or perhaps even own, a hard of hearing or deaf dog. Deaf dogs are technically considered disabled; however, because the disability is not physical, it is often overlooked. Being deaf does not… Read More

Are you considering a wireless GPS electronic pet fence (frequently referred to generically as an “invisible fence”*) to keep your dog in your yard? How do wireless GPS systems compare to a traditional wired (underground) electronic dog fence? Do they provide the same level of safety for your pet? Overview Most electronic pet fence systems… Read More

How to Find, Fix and Prevent Wire Breaks in Your Hidden Fence At DogWatch of Litchfield County we work hard to properly place and protect Hidden Fence boundary wires, and most customers go years without any issues. But wire breaks do happen. They are often the result of outside forces like weather, landscaping and small… Read More

Answering the Big Questions About Underground Fencing Seeing a happy, healthy dog playing in his own yard without a tether and without constant supervision is a joy to a dog lover, and frequently leads to a friendly chat with that well-behaved dog’s owner. More often than not, the impressed observer learns that there is an… Read More

Hounds and a Hidden Fence Hounds are famous for two things: their noses and their speed. And anyone who has ever lived with a beagle, bloodhound, greyhound, dachshund or other hound dog knows just how fast and determined they can be when chasing prey (or the neighbor’s cat). DogWatch Dealers are often asked: “Can a… Read More

Self-Installed Vs. Professionally-Installed Electronic Dog Fences Are you trying to decide between a do-it-yourself electronic dog fence system and one that is professionally installed? There are an increasing number of self-install fence kits available online and in stores, but how do these fences compare to the professionally installed fences, such as those offered by DogWatch®, Invisible… Read More