Wireless vs. Wired Fences
Learn why DogWatch Hidden Fences provide more dependable and secure protection for your pet compared to GPS wireless fences.
Systems like Halo® and SpotOn® fall short in delivering the same level of safety as wired underground fences, such as DogWatch®. Discover the disadvantages of GPS wireless fences and the benefits of opting for a DogWatch underground dog fence for optimal pet containment.
GPS Wireless: Inconsistent Boundary
Hidden Fence: Precise, Consistent Boundary Leads to Greater Safety
GPS wireless dog fences often deliver an inconsistent boundary signal due to the shifting nature of GPS coordinates, which can be affected by weather conditions and other variables. This fluctuation can cause the boundary to move up to 16 feet unexpectedly, leading to confusion during training and unreliable containment. In some cases, pets may receive unnecessary corrections, even when they are well within the yard or inside the home. On the other hand, hidden fences with underground wires provide a precise, stable boundary at the wire itself, ensuring more effective training and reliable containment, keeping pets safely within their designated area.
GPS Wireless: Short Battery Life
Hidden Fence: Longest Battery Life Available
Wireless dog fences generally rely on rechargeable batteries to power their receiver collars, requiring daily charging. The frequent need to recharge increases the risk of the battery dying, which raises the chances of your pet leaving the yard unprotected. In contrast, DogWatch receiver collars offer an impressive battery life of up to two years, providing enhanced safety for your pet and reducing the hassle of constant recharging for you.
GPS Wireless: Bulky and Heavy Collar
Hidden Fence: Lightweight Collar Fits All Dogs (and Cats, Too!)
GPS Wireless dog fence collars are bulky and not suitable for dogs under 20 lbs. DogWatch receiver collars fit dogs of all sizes. In fact, our R7mini receiver collar weighs only 1.1 ounces – perfect for small dogs and cats, too!
GPS Wireless: Frequent Blackouts, Limited Uses
Hidden Fence: Patented SafeLink® Digital Signal
Wireless dog fences generally rely on rechargeable batteries to power their receiver collars, requiring daily charging. The frequent need to recharge increases the risk of the battery dying, which raises the chances of your pet leaving the yard unprotected. In contrast, DogWatch receiver collars offer an impressive battery life of up to two years, providing enhanced safety for your pet and reducing the hassle of constant recharging for you.
GPS Wireless: Monthly Fees and Minimal Warranties
Hidden Fence: No Monthly Fees and a Lifetime Warranty!
Many wireless dog fence systems require ongoing monthly fees for access to GPS or cellular networks. With DogWatch Hidden Fences, there are no monthly fees. Additionally, every Dealer-installed DogWatch Hidden Fence includes a lifetime limited equipment warranty, which is the best in the industry!
GPS Wireless: Online Support Only
Hidden Fence: Local Dealers Provide Expert Training and In-Person Customer Service
All DogWatch dealerships are locally owned and operated by small business owners within your community. DogWatch Hidden Fences come with personalized training from experienced pet professionals, and our Dealers provide continued support whenever you need it, even years or decades after your purchase. Don’t just take our word for it—our customer reviews prove that we offer the best service in the industry!
Customer Story
“DogWatch of Western Mass was the best thing that ever happened for our pets. We highly recommend DogWatch for all your pets: the system gives them the freedom to be themselves…is very cost effective considering the cost of fencing in a yard. We are still free to enjoy the views of our yard without any obstructions, and enjoy watching our dogs run and play.”
–Jane, Randy, Lindsay and Brandy