The Next Generation of Pet Fencing

With the new mobile connectivity features found only in the DogWatch SmartFence™, you’ll know before your dog does if the Hidden Fence is compromised. You get the best Hidden Fence plus the convenience of mobile technology to keep you informed. Your pet will stay safe and you’ll stay connected, wherever you are.

Exclusive Features

STATUS ALERTS

This crucial safety information includes: SmartCollar battery status alerts, boundary wire break alerts, power loss alerts, system connectivity alerts and boundary challenge alerts. You can add multiple contacts - such as family members, pet sitters or dog walkers - and choose which notifications or email messages you want them to receive.

ACTIVITY TRACKING

Monitor your pet’s daily, weekly, and monthly activity levels. Find out if your dog has been Active, Moderately Active, Lightly Active, or Resting.

MONITOR SYSTEM SETTINGS

Review your system settings anytime, anywhere. The DogWatch SmartFence^® App displays your DogWatch SmartCollar^®’s training level and the Transmitter’s training mode, rate, frequency and range.

The world’s most intelligent pet containment system.

safety features

SafeLink®
Our patented digital SafeLink® FM technology provides the maximum protection against false activation caused by stray radio signals. FM technology is less prone to interference than the AM systems used by other brands, and that makes DogWatch the most secure hidden fence available.

FastReact®
DogWatch has the fastest reaction time in the industry. If your dog runs at the boundary, the receiver reacts with the warning signal before he reaches the wire, not while he is traveling over it.

AutoMemory®
Our patented AutoMemory feature automatically adjusts the correction after your pet challenges the boundary. This discourages additional boundary challenges. If your pet challenges the boundary with the receiver set to level 4, 5 or 6, AutoMemory will be initiated. For the next 24 hours, the correction will be equivalent to the next level if the dog attempts to re-enter the signal field. For example, if AutoMemory is triggered with the receiver set at level 4, the correction will be equivalent to level 5 for the next 24-hours. After 24 hours with no boundary challenges, the correction returns to the original setting.

TattleTale™
If your pet challenges his boundary, the status light on the receiver double flashes, an indication that you may need to adjust the fence settings. The receiver resets after 24 hours without a boundary challenge. TattleTale™ is a patented safety feature from DogWatch. With your DogWatch SmartFence App, you can view and track your pet’s daily, weekly, and monthly boundary challenges via the TattleTale graph.

Stay connected with your pet.

collar features

Longest Battery Life
The DogWatch SmartCollar® battery lasts up to one year, compared to 3-4 months for most other pet containment systems. Fewer batteries are good for your wallet and better for the environment. And, most importantly, safer for your pet!

Receiver Status Light
DogWatch receivers have a unique status light that provides valuable information to help keep your pet safely in your yard. It also lets you know if the receiver battery is low and if your pet has recently challenged the hidden fence.

Audible Warning Alert
The DogWatch SmartFence® includes an audible warning signal to alert your dog that he is approaching the boundary. Your pet quickly learns to stop at the warning signal – before he reaches the hidden wire.

GentleFit™ Contact Posts
Optional GentleFit™ Contact Posts are easy on your dog’s skin. They are smooth like our standard stainless steel contact posts to minimize friction and low profile for a comfortable Pet-Friendly™ fit.

High Impact, Waterproof
The DogWatch SmartCollar® is tested to withstand the harsh outdoor elements of rain, sleet and snow, as well as rigorous play!

Automatic Shutdown
The DogWatch system is designed to protect your pet from an over-correction in the unlikely event that your dog stands in the signal field and does not quickly exit. The receiver will automatically reset once the dog leaves the signal field.

The most advanced technology and the easiest to use.

transmitter features

Lightning Protection
DogWatch Hidden Fences include the very best lightning/surge protection available as a standard feature. External protection directs power surges and lightning away from your home; internal protection suppresses surges coming in through your house wiring.

PowerPak™
Our optional PowerPak keeps your fence working temporarily if you lose power. With a PowerPak, you have added protection to ensure your pet’s safety. Provides up to 8 hours of backup protection.

Loop Monitor
Our Loop Monitor alerts you if there is a break in the boundary wire. This is an invaluable safety feature for underground fences. With your DogWatch SmartFence App, you can check on the status of your boundary wire anytime, and be alerted to any breaks or disruptions.

Range Setting
You can adjust the signal range (the distance the signal travels from the hidden wire) to meet the needs of your pet(s): a larger signal distance if you have large animals or a smaller range for small pets.

Designed with both you and your pet in mind.

owner-friendly features

Flexible Training Levels
The DogWatch transmitter and receiver offer up to twenty unique options (plus audible only), designed to ensure safe, appropriate containment for all pets.

Proven Training Program
All DogWatch Dealers provide on-site training using our trusted and effective PetFriendly™ training program that includes visual recognition of boundary flags, learning to retreat from the audible warning signal and learning that there is an unpleasant sensation if they cross the boundary.

Flexible, Affordable Containment Areas
Over the river and through the woods? Backyard only . . . but not the pool and flower garden? Create a swimming area in the lake? We can do that! A hidden fence is more flexible and less expensive than a traditional fence. And your dog can’t jump over, dig under or chew through a hidden fence!

Works for Cats (and more!)
All DogWatch products are effective for cats, too! Create an invisible boundary that keeps your cat in your yard and out of the kids' sandbox. You can also create an indoor cat fence to keep kitty off the kitchen counter, away from your new sofa and out of the baby's room. And you can use the system for cat containment and dog containment at the same time! Also works for other pets including pigs, goats, sheep and more! Read more.

Lifetime Equipment Warranty
Our Hidden Fence products are built to last. We offer a no-nonsense Lifetime Limited Warranty on our DogWatch SmartFence® containment system (DogWatch SmartFence® Transmitter and DogWatch SmartCollar®) - including dog chews!

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
We work hard to make sure DogWatch products are the best in the business. We back that up with a 30-day money-back guarantee. We want to make sure your pet is safe and you are happy with your purchase!

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The First Connected Fence Know Before They Do At Your Fingertips Customized for Your Pet Customized for You

The SmartFence keeps you informed. Customized text and/or email messages help ensure your pet’s safety and give you even more peace of mind. SmartFence lets you know if your boundary wire is disconnected, if your pet’s SmartCollar battery is low, if you lost power, and more! SmartFence lets you monitor your pet’s activity, and analyze daily, weekly and monthly trends. SmartFence is customized for your pet, including individualized profiles for families with multiple pets. Tailor your SmartFence WebApp notifications so you’ll receive only the information you need, when you need it.

What Our Customers Say

      
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   Mike Logue 
 September 8, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If I could give 10 stars I would do so! I retired about 2 years ago after 35 years with the same company. I wanted to give back in many ways, so one thing I began doing was fostering dogs. Tim came to my house and within literally minutes my foster dog who used to escape and run away was safely contained!!!  He is a big strong dog with high prey drive, so I honestly had my doubts if this would work???? It worked like a miracle within minutes!! I am no longer completely anxious of his escaping any more! Thank you Tim and Dogwatch!!
  
 
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   Cody Legacy Home Energy 
 May 13, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tim did a great job from start to finish at our house in Alpine. The installation was clean, professional, and everything worked exactly like he said it would. We were looking for a reliable hidden dog fence system to keep our dogs safe without ruining the look of the yard, and DogWatch was the perfect solution.

Tim was knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to work with throughout the whole process. He took the time to explain how everything worked and made sure the system was set up properly for our property. You can tell he really cares about the quality of his work and customer service.

Highly recommend DogWatch of San Diego and Inland Empire if you want a dependable hidden fence system that actually works and keeps your dogs safe.
  
 
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   George Salcedo 
 December 15, 2025
 
 
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Tim did a great job from start to finish. The system works flawlessly, the installation was clean and professional, and the pricing was very reasonable compared to other quotes received. Tim was
knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to work with. Highly recommend DogWatch of San Diego and Inland Empire if you want something that works exactly as promised (and keeps your dogs safe!)
  
 
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   L Celeste 
 November 15, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tim from DogWatch of San Diego was great!  He is honest and very knowledgable. He installed the job quickly and checked back with us to make certain everything was working good for our pup. Thanks Tim for a great job and experience!
  
 
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   Caitlin Whitaker 
 October 6, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend this company! We've had their fence installed for years it is effective and safe. We recently had some yard work done and they accidentally clipped the electric fence wiring in the ground, Tim came out and fixed it almost immediately. He provided us with two new collars and batteries too. If you are worried about your pups hopping your fence give DogWatch a call installation is quick and easy!
  
 
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   Samuel Carbajal 
 August 9, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The hidden fence system works. I was able to see it in action for a few days and was impressed by its performance. The dogs are kept safe from any possible danger outside of their designated areas. It is a stress-free experience to be able to let the dogs roam freely without constant worry that something could go wrong. Tim happens to love dogs and understands the need of restricting a pet's ability to wander. Tim is sincere in his desire to help with any indoor and outdoor problems of pet containment and training.
  
 
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   Brian Koll 
 May 30, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. These products are great. We got the fence and the dog walking trainers. These are the only products that worked on our dogs.
  
 
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   Kristin Boline 
 May 21, 2025
 
 
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Tim from Dog Watch Fencing methodically walked our 3 acre property and made sure our invisible fence was set up to ensure our dog Prince from jumping out of our property to go explore.  Tim was very easy to work with and genuinely cares about the families and dogs he works with. We have so much peace of mind now and can finally relax knowing our dog is safe which is priceless!
  
 
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   Mike Mors 
 April 28, 2025
 
 
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Tim was very polite and aware of my dogs needs. We were going to try and re-home our dog due to his ability to steal the next door neighbors food. Also the only green lawn to poop on is across the street. NOW all the neighbors are happy. Great system, after Tim walked the dog around once, he has obeyed ever since..
  
 
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   La Jolla Colony Veterinary Hospital 
 December 20, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a very pleasant experience with David when researching containment systems. He could have recommended a product that would have earned the company money but would also have been overkill for our needs. Instead he provided recommendations for a product that would suit our needs at a lower price point after researching products on Amazon. This type of honestly and integrity is a rare find. Thank you! Highly recommend!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a DogWatch SmartFence?
The DogWatch SmartFence is a hidden underground pet fencing system (often mistakenly referred to generically as an “invisible fence”*) 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. The SmartFence has a communication component that will notify you by text and/or email if there is a break in the underground fence or if your pet’s collar battery is low, so you will know before your pet does if there is an issue with the fence working as it should. It will also let you know if your pet is testing his boundaries and will track your pet’s activity.
*Invisible Fence® is a registered trademark of Radio Systems, Inc.
How does the SmartFence work?
As with all hidden dog fences, the “fence” part of the DogWatch SmartFence is 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 (SmartCollar) that recognizes the radio signal. As your pet approaches the buried wire, the receiver collar emits an audible warning signal. 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.
In addition to the basic hidden fence, the SmartFence uses a special “communication portal” connected to your home Internet. The portal receives signals from both the transmitter installed in your house or garage and the receiver worn by your dog. These signals communicate information about the status of your hidden fence, your dog’s collar, and your dog’s activity. If the portal detects an issue, such as a break in the boundary wire or a low battery in the receiver collar, it triggers an alert which will be sent to you (and/or whoever else you designate) via text and/or email.
Information from the SmartFence portal can be accessed using our SmartFence WebApp on your mobile device or desktop computer. You can view the status of your SmartFence and any alerts, your pet’s activity, and if your pet has been challenging the boundary (i.e., if your pet has been triggering the audible alert.)
How does my dog learn where the SmartFence boundary is?
Your pet is trained by a DogWatch Dealer. The training for the SmartFence is the same as the training for our other hidden fences.
Will the stimulation from the SmartCollar 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 a strong static shock like you might receive after walking across a carpet in your socks. It is uncomfortable, but it does not harm you.
Can I use a SmartFence if I do not have Internet?
You can use the Hidden Fence (the containment part of the fence) without the Internet. The communication part of the system (notification alerts, system settings and activity tracking) will not work without an Internet connection.

What will happen to my SmartFence if my Internet isn’t working?
The Hidden Fence (the containment part of the fence) is not dependent on the Internet and will work as it should even if your Internet is turned ‘off’ or not working. If your Internet is turned ‘off’ or not working, the fence will work as it should, but you will not receive notification alerts, system settings and activity tracking until your Internet connection is restored.
Can I use a SmartFence if I do not have a smartphone?
Yes, you can still get text message and/or email alerts and you can access your SmartFence WebApp profile from any computer or other Internet enabled device.
Is the SmartFence WebApp available on both iPhone and Android devices?
Yes, the SmartFence WebApp works on both iPhone and Android devices. The WebApp is not an “App” that you download in the App Store or Play Store. Instead, it is a progressive web app, accessible via any internet browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.). The WebApp can be saved to the home screen of your mobile device for easy access. For more information about how to access, setup and save the WebApp, please see our SmartFence Quick Start Guide or SmartFence Owner’s Guide.
What happens when my dog’s SmartCollar travels out of range of the Communication Portal?
The DogWatch SmartCollar is designed with the understanding that your pet will probably spend time in parts of the yard that may be beyond the transmission range of your SmartFence Communication Portal. That’s OK! The SmartCollar will reconnect and send updates when your dog comes back into the communication range of the Portal.
What if I do not have an extra Ethernet port on my router?
The SmartFence requires the use of an Ethernet port. You may be able to add ports to your router by connecting it to an Ethernet switch. These devices should be available at stores such as Staples® or Best Buy®.