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 email alerts and you can access your SmartFence App profile from any computer or other Internet enabled device.

Is the SmartFence App available on both iPhone and Android devices?

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

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®.

SmartFence® Hidden Dog Fences | DogWatch of Springfield

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.

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.

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

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.

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Here’s What You Get

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.

Our underground fence systems are installed by a team of experienced professionals, to maximize performance, safety and reliability.

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.

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.

What Our Customers Say

     
 
 
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   Kelly Owens 
 March 18, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Would highly recommend! Been a life changer for us! Works great n don't have to worry so much about him n the yard. Company great to work with n guy who came to install it was very nice n helpful.
  
 
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   Christopher Schwertman 
 October 10, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We love this system. The installer was fantastic and was careful to customize our installation to fit a very odd shaped property.
We also like that this system is more user friendly than the system we had before (IF system). We WILL be recommending DogWatch to friends and family!
  
 
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   Ruth Siburt 
 July 20, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This company knows their dogs.Twice when something went wrong they returned and made it right again.
  
 
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   Ashley Hupp 
 June 6, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had the best experience with DogWatch. We were referred by my in-laws who have two Great Danes and had a fence installed this year by them.

We have 2 huskies who are like family to us so we were very nervous about an electric fence system and didn’t want them to be in pain. But, after the great things we were told by our in laws we decided it was the best option for us with our acre of land and letting them roam and enjoy themselves.

Installation took maybe an hour for our whole property. Luckily our dogs learned quickly not to go near the flags and we’ve had no issues at all. Even with their high prey drive and all the animals that visit (deer, rabbits, mice, all of them) they haven’t tried to go through it. Highly recommend!! We are so happy with the service we received and the entire system. Great people!
  
 
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   Chantal Irish 
 August 26, 2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. +0
The photo on that other post is scary but I love my dog watch fence. We have lived in two homes in the area and have installed in both. We had initially used a different company and they had no correction tone for the dogs. It frightened them. So we installed this fence (yes, we bought a new system for the whole house) and love it. Our dogs get it. I have 2 small pups and a large dog. I can change the amount of correction they get. I have been using dog watch for 3 years without any issues. The batteries last quite a while as well… almost a year. Many dogs in our neighborhood have this fence. Only downfall is that they do not provide a “dog secured by underground fence” sign which freaks the neighbors out a bit when the big dog comes running. But she always stops before the line.
  
 
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   jeanne farrow 
 August 29, 2018
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The team showed up on time ! My dog is very hard
to train.The guys were so sweet to my puppy,  I was very impressed. No pressure to buy additional products not needed. i think they are great.

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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.)

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The Next Generation of Hidden Pet Fencing