DogWatch Blog

Summer is almost here in the Northwest Indiana, Southwest Michigan, and West Lafayette area, which means more time outside — whether you’re hosting a barbecue for friends or just letting the dog burn off some energy in the backyard. The good news is that a yard that works well for your dog can also be… Read More

If your invisible dog fence doesn’t seem as consistent as it used to, it can be frustrating – especially if your dog is starting to test the boundary. Maybe they’re getting closer than usual. Maybe they ignored it once. Or maybe something just feels different. In most cases, the system itself hasn’t stopped working. Something… Read More

If your dog suddenly feels different this spring, you’re not imagining it. Maybe they were calm all winter – and now they’re running more, ignoring boundaries, or getting distracted outside in ways they didn’t before. Nothing changed… or at least it feels that way. In reality, spring changes everything for your dog – especially across… Read More

Selecting a dog containment system requires more than comparing features or price points. It requires understanding how different technologies perform in real-world conditions. GPS dog fences have become increasingly visible in the marketplace, often promoted for flexibility and convenience. But whether they provide consistent containment depends heavily on terrain, environmental conditions, and your dog’s temperament…. Read More

Most people when thinking about an underground pet containment system for their loved pets, they think of the generic overall term to describe as “invisible fence.”* Fortunately for them, they have that brand name recognition all brands want. I use this example when explaining it to potential clients. When I am sent to the store… Read More

Good day! My name is James Taylor and I am the owner of DogWatch® of Northwest Indiana. I have been in the pet containment business since 2008. I used to be a foreman for an Invisible Fence® Brand dealer for near 9 years. I also had the privilege to work with a DogWatch Dealer for… Read More

Here at DogWatch® Hidden Fences, we have superior trouble shooting skills. More often than not, we are more cost efficient and even better have more potential to get out to your home quicker than most brands can! No more waiting unreasonable wait times with an outrageous cost to go along with. We use top of… Read More

Welcome to our new blog! We look forward to bringing you occassional posts with helpful information about our hidden dog fences, our indoor pet fences and our dog training products. We’ll also share stories about some of our wonderful DogWatch of Northwest Indiana customers and their pets, local pet-themed events in our community and other… Read More