our passion.
Underground Hidden Dog Fences by Dogwatch®
Dedicated Pet Professionals
Our DogWatch dealership proudly services the Western Slope of Colorado & Southern Utah. We live in the small mining town of Paonia, Colorado with our daughter Louise and two dogs, Lizzy and Loki. We install DogWatch Hidden Fences for one simple reason: we believe in this product. Whether it's our industry-leading 2-year battery life, a user-friendly app to track your pet, a lifetime warranty, or more than 30 years of experience protecting pets, DogWatch continues to develop the best equipment to offer you peace of mind and confidence that your pets are safe. We love working with animals and we hope to have the opportunity to help keep your pet safe. Read More
What Our Customers Say
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Linda VieiraSeptember 22, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We have an electric dog fence and love the safety factor and freedom it gives up and our dog. It has worked flawlessly for five years now and when we requested a new collar for a visiting dog had no problem getting one from Dog Watch. I would highly recommend this company.+0Posted on Google
Lissette RiviereSeptember 8, 2026Dog Watch is a family owned company and know what they are doing!!!Posted on Google
Desiree BurgnonSeptember 5, 2026I had a great experience with this Dogwaych tram. Responsive, professional and patient with our schedule. Spent a good deal of time showing us how to properly train our dogs for success. Have been using the product now for 3 weeks and my dogs are staying exactly where we want to be. Thank you both for your professional, prompt service. Definitely recommend this company and product.Posted on Google
Kim HardestySeptember 3, 2026Jesse and Megan are fantastic to work with. Extremely responsive and we are so happy with our fencing! We fenced in a 50 acre ranch so our dogs could happily roam, but stay within the property boundaries. 3 years later still working effortlessly and securely!Posted on Google
LEM 77August 31, 2026Fantastic advice & servicePosted on Google
K&S SullivanAugust 1, 2026We are so pleased with our fence and the service we received from DogWatch of the Western Slope. Megan was very helpful - answering all our questions and getting our installation set up quickly. Jesse did an amazing job installing the fence on a blistering hot day in July. The quality of his installation was excellent. There was no sign of a fence being installed in our xeriscaped yard when he was finished - everything was moved and replaced with great care. When the installation was complete, Jesse showed us how to train our two dogs (and my son's dog as well) to recognize the fence lines. It was a fantastic experience start to finish and we highly recommend this company.Posted on Google
Jordan AlegriaJuly 15, 2026They have been wonderful. They made the process very easy. Our dog was able to adapt to the fence very quickly. Would definitely recommend. Great Value!!!Posted on Google
James HintonJuly 6, 2026Unbelievable service and knowledge.Posted on Google
Kellen WhitworthJune 17, 2026Jesse is awesome responds to our needs good guy great productPosted on Google
Linda VieiraApril 9, 2026When my Aussiedoodle was a puppy she kept wandering away from our yard so we called DogWatch of the Western Slope and they kindly installed our underground electric fence and the flags to help our pup identify the lines she should not cross by first emitting a sound she could identify. She now roams our property freely and never crosses the barrier. We had great installation and great initial instruction and are more than happy to have this service to keep our dog safe and our minds at ease. Thank you DogWatch of the Western Slope!Posted on Google
Barry MasonMarch 26, 2026Jesse and Megan Story are the BEST! We have 3 dogs that have totally tested the system! They have done everything from install in a blizzard, to drive over a hundred miles to help us with repairs.Posted on Google
DHS AlumniFebruary 28, 2026Quality product with outstanding service. Safety for our dog with peace of mind.Posted on Google
Kathy RyanFebruary 21, 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Ordered batteries for collars. Appreciated the patience and quick servicePosted on Google
HaleyJanuary 29, 2026They are very responsive and always helpful. Love the products as well!Posted on Google
Storm WilliamsDecember 8, 2025⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Incredible Experience With DogWatch & the Team — 100% Recommend! We had Megan and Jesse install a DogWatch electric fence on our property, and I can’t say enough great things about both the team and the product. We have a Great Pyrenees and extremely rough, uneven terrain, yet Jesse handled the installation like a true professional. The landscape was challenging, but he still delivered flawless work and made the whole process look effortless. The fence works perfectly — which says a LOT when it comes to a strong-willed breed like a Great Pyrenees! It literally took one training session for both Daisy (our Great Pyrenees) and Spike (our little mutt) to understand and respect the boundaries. Daisy used to wander, and now she stays completely within the fence line with zero stress on our end. It has given us total peace of mind. Megan and Jesse were wonderful to work with from start to finish: friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely invested in helping us keep our dogs safe. DogWatch exceeded every expectation we had, especially considering our challenging terrain and stubborn breed. We totally, totally recommend Megan, Jesse, and DogWatch to anyone looking for a reliable, effective containment system. Five stars doesn’t feel like enough!+1
Our DogWatch Dealership is locally owned and operated by people that live in your community or close by. When you choose DogWatch of the Western Slope & Southern Utah, it's a win/win; you get the world’s best pet containment and training products, Pet Friendly™ solutions and outstanding customer service, plus you help support a local business!
Customer Testimonial
Jesse & Megan have been our boxer puppy Chaz's best friends as they brought him the control support outside & indoors I could not. He is happier & learning the boundaries! Best decision ever for us keeping him safe and keeping us sane. Great couple to work with. Thank you!
Heidi Calhoon – Grand Junction, CO
How Do DogWatch Underground Hidden Dog Fences Work?
A hidden fence is an underground dog fence system that uses an electronic signal to keep your dog within a designated area and away from potential dangers. An underground wire transmits a radio signal to your pet's receiver collar. Watch the video to see how it works!
DogWatch has been making Hidden Dog Fence systems since 1990. Our fences are sold and installed by our network of over 200 independent DogWatch Dealers worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do hidden dog fences work?
Hidden fences are 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 that recognizes the radio signal. As your pet approaches the buried wire, the receiver collar emits a warning signal (audible or vibration). If your pet travels further, he will receive a mild electrical 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. Although there are differences in some of the product features, this is how all hidden fences work (DogWatch®, Invisible Fence® and other radio fence brands.)
With an indoor system, the hidden wire runs around your couch, under the lip of the counter, around the trash or across a doorway or wherever you need to create either a containment area or an “off-limits” area. We also have “wireless” indoor units that do not require placement of a boundary wire. Give us a call to discuss your options.
How does my dog learn where the hidden fence boundary is?
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 correction (a mild electrical 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).
Will the stimulation from a hidden dog fence collar hurt my dog?
The “stimulation” from the collar is a sensation similar to the static shock you receive after walking across a carpet in your socks. It is a brief, unpleasant sensation designed to deter a pet from leaving the boundary. After training, most dogs do not cross the hidden boundary and thus do not receive a correction.
The electronic stimulation will not “burn” your pet. In rare instances, prolonged or improper use of an electronic collar has resulted in a pet developing pressure sores on their necks. This situation is easily avoided by ensuring that the collar is fit properly and removed regularly. DogWatch strongly recommends removing your dog’s receiver collar daily when not in use.
How much do hidden fences cost?
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.
Is there a guarantee on the DogWatch Hidden Fence system?
We offer a Lifetime Limited Warranty on our outdoor systems professionally installed by DogWatch of the Western Slope & Southern Utah. There is also a limited 30-day money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the system.
Who is DogWatch?
DogWatch is a privately-owned, people-oriented company that takes pride in our commitment to exceptional customer service. We strive to create the best pet containment products in the industry, and have been "surrounding pets with freedom" since 1990. Our engineers constantly research and develop new ways to make our products the safest for your pet and the easiest for you to use in your home. Our products are all designed, fully assembled and tested at our corporate headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts, USA.
DogWatch® is not Invisible Fence®
DogWatch "hidden fences" are often mistakenly referred to generically as "invisible fences". Invisible Fence® and Invisible Fencing® are Brand names, products and registered trademarks of Invisible Fence, Inc. Explore the links below to learn more.