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There are so many features on DogWatch hidden fence products that make life easier. If you have a DogWatch fence, you know how to keep your dog in the yard. Here are some ways to do even more.

INDOOR BOUNDARIES
If you have a DogWatch receiver collar, you already have half of an Indoor Boundary system. You can purchase a disc called the IB-100 that keeps your dog out of certain areas of the house using that same receiver collar. That means you can keep your dog off the couch, out of the bedroom or out of the basement. Put the disc in a plastic bag, and your dog stops digging in the garden and chewing up packages on the doorstep. Learn more: https://www.dogwatchtc.com/products/indoor-pet-boundaries/

TATTLETALE
A lesser-known feature of DogWatch receiver collars is called TattleTale. It lets you know when your dog goes past her boundary line and receives a correction, even if you’re not there to see it (or hear it). The battery status light on the top of the receiver flashes green every minute to tell you that the battery is good. If your dog receives a correction, the light flashes twice in a row every minute to alert you for the next 24 hours. Even if you’re not always watching, the receiver knows that your dog made a mistake and increases the correction level for that 24 hours, just in case.

“WATCH OUT”
We use the term “watch out” when training a dog to his hidden fence boundaries. It signals the dog to pay attention and stop what he’s doing. Keep that phrase in your arsenal and it can come in handy if your dog tries to catch a bee or walks towards a campfire, for example.

SMARTFENCE
The SmartFence is a new product from DogWatch that lets you stay connected to your dog and your dog fence, no matter where you are. If you already have a DogWatch hidden fence, you can upgrade to the SmartFence for a reduced rate. Plus, we can use your existing wire in the yard. Learn more about the SmartFence here: https://www.dogwatchtc.com/products/outdoor-hidden-fences/smartfence/.

ADD A PET
If you get a new pet, it’s easy to add them to your existing DogWatch hidden fence. All you need is a receiver collar, flags for the yard and a training refresher. Each pet’s collar can have distinct settings. If you have a hidden fence for your dog, don’t forget about your cat! We have small lightweight receivers that work for cats, and they can learn boundaries just like dogs can.

ANOTHER PROPERTY
Bring DogWatch with you to the cabin. We can install a hidden fence up north for our Twin Cities customers. You can bring your electronics back and forth, or buy extras so you don’t forget it.
If you have a friend or family member with a DogWatch hidden fence, your receiver collar will work in their yard and vice versa. Put some flags up at the unknown property and dog sitting just got simpler.