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Donation of a DogWatch Hidden Fence to the “Silent Hero” of Ohio State University terrorist attack…but you can help too!

Last week, we were given the most AMAZING opportunity to do something great for a very deserving family. We were lucky enough to be able to give Bandit a DogWatch Hidden Fence due to the heroic actions of his owner, Theron. Theron Ellinger was the security guard at OSU that was struck and injured by the OSU student who drove his vehicle through a crowd of people and exited the vehicle with a machete intent on harming as many people as possible. Thanks to Theron, who was able to radio for help despite being injured, casualties were kept to a minimum.

This silent hero has been out of work since the incident a year ago due to his extensive injurjies. His neighbor put out a plea for an underground fence and obedience training for his dog, Bandit. We were blessed beyond measure to donate a fence to this so deserving family. Plus, the DogWatch dealer to the North of us, Bobbi Paul of DogWatch of North Central Ohio, donated boarding and training while Theron undergoes yet another surgery to help repair the damage done that fateful day. Thank you, Bobbi, for your amazing generosity.

Below are some pictures of Pat and Steve getting Bandit’s DogWatch Hidden Fence installed. These are such good people that could use your help.

Please consider a donation to help cover medical bills and living expenses for this family that helped to save so many lives despite being critically injured himself. We hope to help them at least meet their goal of $2000.

https://www.gofundme.com/osusilentheroandhisdog

Will a DogWatch Hidden Fence keep my dog in even if there are critters in my yard?

We get asked this question quite often and the answer is a resounding “YES”!  There are certain rules that need to be followed to ensure the fence works against critters, but if those rules are followed, the fence works beautifully.  The video above shows Maisy being tested by a large doe, but staying put in her yard.  The picture below shows Reggie doing an elegant hunters stance at a rabbit just outside of his boundary.  Both of these were submitted to us by happy customers after their dogs did NOT pursue the wildlife.

  1. Make sure the collar is nice and snug.  Since the collar is so snug, make sure you take it off at night to give his/her neck a chance to rest.
  2. Make sure the correction level is appropriate for you dog.  We always start low and only go as high as we need to go, but some dogs do just need to be set at a higher level. Your DogWatch fence training level can be easily adjusted by you, as shown in this instructional video.
  3. Follow the training schedule.  This takes about only about 10 minutes per day per dog for two weeks, but it is SO important in teaching them what to do when they encounter the fence, even with distraction on the other side.
  4. If you are having trouble, please contact us and we’ll make sure we come out to help you with the training.

Sometimes there is a bit of trial and error early on, but soon after the training is complete you should have peace of mind that your dog will stay put in the yard, even if there is something on the other side of the line that they want.   Please contact us if you have any questions or would like a free in-yard estimate.

How to Adjust the Correction Level on your DogWatch R9 or R7m Receiver

DogWatch receivers have adjustable correction levels so we can fit the needs of every dog.  The R9 and R7m have seven correction levels built into the receiver.  We always recommend that you start low with the correction level and only adjust up as needed by watching your dog’s performance on the fence.  NEVER leave the receiver set to audible only as, without consequence, there is nothing to keep your dog safely in the yard.  Please contact us if you have any questions.

Dog Crate Turned Coffee Table

Do you hate the look of the dog crates as part of your family room or bedroom?  We did as well, so we were very excited to find this wonderful solution.  On Amazon, for less than the cost of a piece of furniture, we were able to find a large “table” the goes on top of our dog crate.  This allows you to use the top of the dog crate as a small table, while still acting as the crate below.  And since the table is a separate piece, you can still move and fold the crate if necessary for a trip.  There are different sizes of tables for different sizes of crates, so just be sure to get the size that works best for you.

This has been a great addition to our home, while not affecting our dog’s comfort in the least.  We love both the look and the functionality while keeping the portability of the crate itself.

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