The Next Generation of Hidden Pet Fencing
Experience unparalleled peace of mind with the DogWatch SmartFence®. This state-of-the-art underground dog fence not only incorporates the reliable safety features of our popular ProFence but also introduces advanced mobile connectivity. Monitor your pet's activity, assess system status, and adjust settings seamlessly via your smartphone. Your pet will remain safe, and you'll stay connected no matter where you are.
Exclusive Features
Status Alerts
The SmartFence is designed to keep you informed with customized notifications that provide essential safety information. These notifications include alerts for SmartCollar battery status, boundary wire breaks, power loss, system connectivity issues, and boundary challenges. You can add multiple contacts—such as family members, pet sitters, or dog walkers—and select which notifications or email messages you would like 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.
Starting at just $2495
Includes professional installation & trainingHere’s What You Get
Customized Design
We’ll work with you to design the ideal solution, based on your goals, your dog’s personality, and any unique features of your property.
Professional Installation
Our underground fence systems are installed by a team of experienced professionals, to maximize performance, safety and reliability.
Expert Training
Your dog will be taught the new system by an expert trainer, and you’ll get one-on-one instruction on how to operate your new hidden fence.
Ongoing Support
We’re known for our outstanding customer service, and our team is here to support you every step of the way. See what our customers say.
System Features
SafeLink®
Our patented digital SafeLink FM technology protects against false activation caused by stray radio signals. FM technology is less prone to interference than other brands' AM systems, making 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 reaching the wire, not while 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. The correction returns to the original setting after 24 hours with no boundary challenges.
TattleTale™
If your pet challenges his boundary, the status light on the receiver double flashes, indicating 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 available exclusively 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.
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 safe in your yard. The light also indicates whether the receiver battery is low and whether 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.
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.
Flexible Training Levels
The DogWatch transmitter and receiver offer up to twenty unique options (plus audible only), designed to ensure safe, appropriate containment for pets of all ages, sizes, breeds, and personalities. The settings are easy to understand and user adjustable (no service call required).
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!
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. The SmartFence lets you know if your boundary wire is disconnected, if your pet’s SmartCollar battery is low, if you lost power, and more! The SmartFence lets you monitor your pet’s activity, and analyze daily, weekly and monthly trends. The SmartFence is customized for your pet, including individualized profiles for families with multiple pets. Tailor your SmartFence App notifications so you’ll receive only the information you need, when you need it.
Learn More About SmartFence
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What Our Customers Say
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Sam brownSeptember 28, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Troy is fantastic. He came in and assisted with the set up. A full tutorial for me and family. Afterwards, he has taken my calls on stupid questions whenever they come up (a battery needed to get changed out today on a Sunday for instance, and Troy texted me back right away). Also the product is tip top. Highly recommended!Posted on Google
Kevin HirshAugust 21, 2026Troy and team were great! Fantastic service! We've used Dog Watch for over 25 years! The products work amazingly and the customer service is exceptional!Posted on Google
Josie HopkinsMay 22, 2026i've had a dog for the last six years who is all "hound" And luckily, the DogWatch vibrate E collar has saved her life more than once. She finds no discomfort from it because she knows that when she comes back to me she gets positive rewards in the form of treats. Due to the fact that she is a hound, it's a natural instinct for her to to chase the squirrels and the deer, etc. The collar is a way to keep her safe and happy! Troy, who is one of the managers of the company has always been there for me and my dog Poppy for any questions I've ever had or for any needs that I've had in dealing with the DogWatch collar+1Posted on Google
Michelle M.August 16, 2025Hershey is our 4-year-old dog, and for the first two years he never hopped our fence. But in the past two years it became completely out of control — he would leap over our 5 ft redwood storybook fence like it was nothing. As a mom of three young kids, constantly chasing him down and finding him was exhausting. We tried so many solutions — even hiring a specialized dog trainer. Other barrier solutions made our yard look like a prison yard, and other invisible fence companies couldn’t figure out the closed-loop circuit, charged twice as much (or more). A new redwood fence…quoted tens of thousands of dollars. Then Troy came. He was on time, professional, and figured out what others said couldn’t be done. The training was thorough and I couldn’t believe how quickly we got results. Hershey, who had been anxious and obsessed with escape, suddenly became calm, relaxed, and more connected with the family. Now he happily sunbathes, runs free, and even lounges peacefully with our chickens — without that wild, frantic look in his eyes. Troy is efficient, knowledgeable, and always available for questions. If you’re struggling with an escape artist dog, Troy is the one to call. We couldn’t be happier.+0Posted on Google
Rashmi BachrachJuly 18, 2025Troy is just the best. Easy to work with, helpful in problem solving, super knowledge, cares about the dogs and is just overall a genuinely good human. So happy we made the decision to invest in an invisible fence and work with the company.Posted on Google
Dan SchoenbergerNovember 9, 2024Excellent communication, immediate results, nice people. They know what they're doing and quickly solved our problem.Posted on Google
Eric PoppeAugust 16, 2024Install process was quick and professional. System is working well.Posted on Google
Elizabeth HolmesJuly 4, 2024Troy and his team are fantastic. Clear about the process, professional at all times, and super friendly. He worked through some installation issues (on our end), always with a smile. He trained Chase and me! His prices were fair. The process was quick. He's a delight....and he brings you a gift at the end of the process. I wouldn't use anyone else!!+0Posted on Google
Leia Kelly VetterJune 27, 2024This really solved our problem of cats getting out! Troy was so great during the installation and adjustments as we started using it. He was very helpful and responsive and I definitely could not have done it without him!Posted on Google
E WJune 13, 2024Troy is a very competent and skilled person and truly enjoys his job and dogs. He installed a pretty significant system on our property years ago, and it has hardly needed repairs (typically due to chewing vermin or tree roots). He has been with me now for almost nine years and several new dogs (we have four total now). He is a credit to his industry!Posted on Google
Sarah GoughMay 13, 2024So helpful and easy to work with!Posted on Google
Denise ColemanFebruary 14, 2024Troy is outstanding! He is prompt, reliable, and knowledgeable. This is exactly what our dog needed to keep her safe (from running out into the street). My husband and I highly recommend DogWatch and Troy!!Posted on Google
Julia McDonaldJanuary 23, 2024Nice, informative, quick response.Posted on Google
CK canadasOctober 23, 2023Great products, Troy is the best. Fast service.Posted on Google
Steve HennAugust 8, 2023We live in a semi-rural hilly woodsy area. We had a young pup who was visiting our neighbors house. He’d get into food their and play with their dogs and was getting all sorts of positive feedback for running off. Troy worked with us to fence the premiere of our home in a challenging environment and supply us with other tools to keep our young dog under control. It wasn’t cheap - but it worked and Troy was great.
Trusted by Veterinarians
"As a veterinarian, I have seen the consequences when a pet escapes the safety of their yard. I strongly feel that DogWatch Hidden fences can protect your pet and prevent a tragic accident. As a customer, we have a hidden fence to protect our Border Collie."
Dr. Kris Hankison | Wisconsin
Custom Designed With Your Pet in Mind.
No two dogs are alike, and every yard has unique challenges and opportunities. Our trained experts will work with you to create a reliable, custom-tailored solution for your pet and your family.
You Asked, We Answered
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 pop-up notification 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.
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 pop-up notification and/or email.
Information from the SmartFence portal can be accessed using our SmartFence App 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.)
Your pet is trained by a DogWatch Dealer. The training for the SmartFence is the same as the training for our other hidden fences.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, you can still get email alerts and you can access your SmartFence App profile from any computer or other Internet enabled device.
Yes, the DogWatch SmartFence App works on both iPhone and Android devices. You can download the App via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
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.
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®.