Today's pet owner has many containment issues to consider, including not only their pet's safety, but their town's ordinances, local fencing restrictions, and leash laws as well. Not surprisingly, the media has been very active in covering hidden fencing and pet containment issues. Responsible dog owners are seeking the safest, most effective means of containment for their furry family members. But, these issues affect not only pet owners but their neighborhoods and communities in general. See below for highlights from recent articles on DogWatch and Hidden Fencing.
Hidden Fences - An Obvious Solution
A hidden fence has provided flexibility and security for a busy woman and her dog.
Reprinted with permission by The Bulletin.
Underground Fences Contain Dogs and Protect Gardens
The
Kansas City Star - March 17, 2005
Now that spring is near, gardens need more than just
sunlight, soil and water. They need protection from the
family dog...
Stay Home, Pooch
Progressive Farmer - February 2004
Kalani
and Jeeter are two boisterous Husky dogs, who, if they had
their way, would roam for miles around the countryside of
Elgin, Texas.
For owner Kurt Zeitler, that just wouldn't work. But neither would the expense of building a high fence around his large yard. Zeitler settled on a "hidden fence," which is a wire buried a few inches in the ground around the perimeter of his place.
Unchained
Boston
Business Journal - January 2003
Natick
- Each night when he lets his 5-year old border collie mix,
Emma, out for her evening romp in his suburban Wakefield
backyard, Chris Blackburn is secure in the knowledge that
his beloved mutt won't trample his garden or flee the
property altogether.
The
New York Times - April 2000
Dogs can sometimes be shocked even when they are on good
behavior because of interference by television signals.
DogWatch has switched from the standard AM radio signal to a
more precise FM signal for its transmitters to avoid that
problem."
Reprinted with Permission by The New York Times Copyright 2000
Test Report: DogWatch 3000 Underground Fence
I lost a dog last year to a speeding car -- the one he finally caught.
The Hidden Way To Keep Your Pet At Home
Better
Homes and Gardens - September 1994
What
you can't see can help you; it may even save your pet's
life. That's the principle behind underground pet
containment systems...many veterinarians believe the safety
factor far outweighs...philosophical objections. The brief
sting of a shock hurts your dog far less than the potential
pain of a tragic encounter with a speeding car on a busy
street.
A Dog Gone Good Idea
The
Reviewer - June 1993
Do
you have one of those dogs that dart when the front door
opens? One that is usually well behaved until someone comes
to visit, the front door opens, then ZOOOOM, nothing but
wind and a tail out of sight...but now thanks to DogWatch, I
don't have to worry or support the pound anymore.
