What the Media is Saying

Today's pet owner has many containment issues to consider, including not only their pet's safety, but their town's ordinances, local fencing restrictions, and leash laws as well. Not surprisingly, the media has been very active in covering hidden fencing and pet containment issues. Responsible dog owners are seeking the safest, most effective means of containment for their furry family members. But, these issues affect not only pet owners but their neighborhoods and communities in general. See below for highlights from recent articles on DogWatch and Hidden Fencing.

Hidden Fences - An Obvious Solution
Central Oregon New Home Living - March 2005

A hidden fence has provided flexibility and security for a busy woman and her dog.

Underground Fences Contain Dogs and Protect Gardens
The Kansas City Star - March 17, 2005

Now that spring is near, gardens need more than just sunlight, soil and water. They need protection from the family dog...

Stay Home, Pooch
Progressive Farmer - February 2004

Kalani and Jeeter are two boisterous Husky dogs, who, if they had their way, would roam for miles around the countryside of Elgin, Texas.

For owner Kurt Zeitler, that just wouldn't work. But neither would the expense of building a high fence around his large yard. Zeitler settled on a "hidden fence," which is a wire buried a few inches in the ground around the perimeter of his place.

Unchained
Boston Business Journal - January 2003

Natick - Each night when he lets his 5-year old border collie mix, Emma, out for her evening romp in his suburban Wakefield backyard, Chris Blackburn is secure in the knowledge that his beloved mutt won't tample his garden or flee the property altogether.

The New York Times
The New York Times - April 2000

Dogs can sometimes be shocked even when they are on good behavior because of interference by television signals. DogWatch has switched from the standard AM radio signal to a more precise FM signal for its transmitters to avoid that problem."

Test Report: DogWatch 3000 Underground Fence
Good Dog!® Magazine - April 2000

I lost a dog last year to a speeding car -- the one he finally caught.

The Hidden Way To Keep Your Pet At Home
Better Homes and Gardens - September 1994

What you can't see can help you; it may even save your pet's life. That's the principle behind underground pet containment systems...many veterinarians believe the safety factor far outweighs...philosophical objections. The brief sting of a shock hurts your dog far less than the potential pain of a tragic encounter with a speeding car on a busy street.

A Dog Gone Good Idea
The Reviewer - June 1993

Do you have one of those dogs that dart when the front door opens? One that is usually well behaved until someone comes to visit, the front door opens, then ZOOOOM, nothing but wind and a tail out of sight...but now thanks to DogWatch, I don't have to worry or support the pound anymore.