# DogWatch® Hidden Fences

> DogWatch, Inc. is a privately held Natick, Massachusetts manufacturer that has built hidden dog fences since 1990. Its systems bury a thin wire around a property, put a lightweight collar on the dog, and use a patented FM radio signal - SafeLink - to keep pets safely inside an invisible boundary. The company sells wholesale through a network of 200-plus independent local dealers who handle installation and training, and it has expanded into indoor boundaries, remote trainers and an app-connected SmartFence.

- **Founded:** 1990
- **Headquarters:** Natick, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founders:** Fred King (Founder & President)
- **Team size:** 51-200 employees (LinkedIn); third-party estimates around 140
- **Products:** ProFence, SmartFence, 1200Fence, SkyShepherd GPS, IndoorBoundary / MB-1 & MB-2
- **Notable:** Entered the market in 1990 as one of only two hidden-fence manufacturers, offering the first FM-based alternative to Invisible Fence., Developed and patented SafeLink FM technology - the only underground pet fence operating on an FM frequency., Named a Consumer Digest 'Best Buy' consistently since 1998 and recognized in the Premium category in the 2014 review.

## Products & services

- **ProFence** — Flagship outdoor hidden fence with up to 20 correction levels plus audible-only mode, shipping with the R9 receiver collar and DogWatch's patented SafeLink FM signal.
- **SmartFence** — The first app-connected hidden dog fence; pairs the buried-wire system with a mobile app that reports system status and sends text/email alerts for wire breaks and low collar battery.
- **1200Fence** — Outdoor system customizable for large properties, covering areas up to 200 acres.
- **SkyShepherd GPS** — GPS-based containment option for owners who want a wireless boundary.
- **IndoorBoundary / MB-1 & MB-2** — Indoor pet containment that routes a hidden wire around furniture, counters, trash and doorways to keep pets out of off-limits areas; includes Cat Fence configurations.
- **BigLeash Remote Trainer (S-15)** — Handheld remote training system for reinforcing commands and correcting behavior at a distance.
- **BarkCollar (BT-7)** — No-bark training collar that responds to a dog's own barking.
- **SideWalker (SW-5)** — Leash-training aid for dogs that pull.

## Achievements

- Entered the market in 1990 as one of only two hidden-fence manufacturers, offering the first FM-based alternative to Invisible Fence.
- Developed and patented SafeLink FM technology - the only underground pet fence operating on an FM frequency.
- Named a Consumer Digest 'Best Buy' consistently since 1998 and recognized in the Premium category in the 2014 review.
- Grew the dealer network to 200+ dealerships across 46 states and roughly 17 countries.
- Launched the SmartFence, the first connected hidden dog fence with mobile alerts.
- Runs the DogWatch K9 Care Program donating emergency medical kits to police and working K9 teams.
- Remained independent and privately held for 35+ years while rivals were acquired.

## Latest updates

- **2025-02** — Held its annual DogWatch Dealer Meeting, recognizing Dealer of the Year and Service Excellence award winners.
- **2024-04** — DogWatch K9 Care Program launched, beginning with a donation of K9 Medic kits to 14 Michigan State Police K9 units.
- **2025-01** — Marked its 35th year in business, continuing in-house assembly and testing in Natick, Massachusetts.

## Links

- Website: https://dogwatch.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dogwatch-hidden-fences
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/dogwatchfence
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdV7OO_IRseYbJzXS6EQusA
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogwatchfence/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogWatchFence/

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Last updated: 2026-08-20