SmartFence® Containment System
The world’s first connected outdoor hidden pet fence
DogWatch® of Eastern CT
Welcome to DogWatch of Eastern CT. My name is Linda Smyth and I have been the proud owner of this dealership since 2008. We are a locally owned and operated dealership based out of the Storrs area and servicing Tolland, Windham, and New London counties. Prior to becoming a DogWatch dealer, we were also customers. In fact, I was so impressed with the system that I decided to pursue offering the product to other consumers as a career. The rest is history! We have been keeping your pets safely and happily contained ever since.
If you want a hidden electric fence for your yard but also need expert training and installation – we’re the right fit for you. Our staff cares about your four-legged family members and we provide superior products to make enjoying a safe space indoors and outside possible. Read More!
Your All In One Solution
The Dealer
DogWatch Dealers are dedicated pet professionals. They know dogs and they know our hidden fence systems inside and out. They are local business owners with a commitment to providing superior customer service.
The Installer
DogWatch Installations are offered in addition to the purchase of our electric hidden fence products. We are focused on safety first. The installation will also include set-up and tuning of signal range for your fence so it is suitable for your yard and the size of your pet.
The Trainer
DogWatch Trainers help bring out the best in your pet. In addition to a range of training products, we also offer professional perimeter training services with a member of our team. In only a few training sessions your pet can learn voice commands and visual flags.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 mild correction (a 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).
No. The “stimulation” from the collar is unpleasant, but it will not “burn” or injure your pet. It is a sensation similar to the static shock you receive after walking across a carpet in your socks. It is uncomfortable, but it does not harm you.
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.
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