[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by bluedog103

We had a Dogwatch invisible fence installed when we first brought our two dogs to TV 2 1/2 years ago. This system works. Like Barefoot, we're seasonal residents and when we return to TV in the fall, the dogs know exactly where their boundries are, even before we put the collars on them. We never leave our dogs out alone but neither the shih-tzu nor the german shepherd has ever made any attempt to pass through their barriers. Ours is set up with two zones, one in the rear and along the side yards, which is where they normally play and take care of business. The other zone in front is for those occasions where we might have the dogs out with us when we're working in front or if they happen to go out the front or garage doors. Walkers are never bothered by the dogs and the dogs aren't bothered by walkers either since they're mainly in the back, away from the streets.
Like Barefoot, before I put the correction collars on the dogs I buckled them around my arm and walked through the barriers. The correction isn't a shock, more of a tingle. It doesn't cause any pain but it will get the dog's attention. As Barefoot said, the training is extremely important. They train you and the dogs and will return to continue training as often as necessary. Our shepherd learned very quickly but the shih-tzu took a week or so longer and Evan, the trainer, was always there when we needed him. I can't say enough good things about this company and system. It works better than we had ever hoped. Our northern home has a very large back yard surrounded by a chain link fence. Our dogs had never been confined to a small area such as the TV lots and I was concerned that they would try to test the limits but that has never happened. We were pleased with this invisible fence right from the start and wouldn't be with out it.

We had exactly the same experiences as Bluedog. We were apprehensive before talking to Dogwatch, but we've had excellent results for our small dog and our 70 pound dog. Proper training is critical. Of course we always supervise them when they're outside. If anyone wants a demo of how our invisible fence works, please send me a PM.