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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a DogWatch Cat Fence?
A “Cat Fence” is the same DogWatch hidden fence system that is used for dogs. We simply call it a Cat Fence when it is being used for cats.
The hidden fence uses an electronic FM radio signal to keep your pet in a designated containment area, such as a yard, or away from specific indoor areas like counters, furniture, or other off-limits spaces.
You can use the same collar with both our Indoor Boundaries and our outdoor hidden fence systems.
The hidden fence uses an electronic FM radio signal to keep your pet in a designated containment area, such as a yard, or away from specific indoor areas like counters, furniture, or other off-limits spaces.
You can use the same collar with both our Indoor Boundaries and our outdoor hidden fence systems.
How does the Cat Fence work?
For outdoor fences, a hidden wire buried underground carries a harmless, low-level FM radio signal around the containment area.
Your pet wears a receiver collar that picks up that signal and emits a mild stimulation if it gets too close to the boundary. Using visual flags and an audible signal, your pet learns to recognize where the boundary is.
After training, it is unusual for pets to receive the correction because they know to avoid the boundary area. With consistent boundaries and good training, pets can play happily knowing where they should and should not go.
With our Indoor Cat Boundary, the transmitter emits the radio signal directly from the portable transmitter to create an “off-limits” area up to 10 feet in diameter. Or it can be used with a wire that you can hide around your couch or other containment area to create an indoor “fence.”
All of our other Indoor Boundaries can also be used with our Cat Fence collar.
Your pet wears a receiver collar that picks up that signal and emits a mild stimulation if it gets too close to the boundary. Using visual flags and an audible signal, your pet learns to recognize where the boundary is.
After training, it is unusual for pets to receive the correction because they know to avoid the boundary area. With consistent boundaries and good training, pets can play happily knowing where they should and should not go.
With our Indoor Cat Boundary, the transmitter emits the radio signal directly from the portable transmitter to create an “off-limits” area up to 10 feet in diameter. Or it can be used with a wire that you can hide around your couch or other containment area to create an indoor “fence.”
All of our other Indoor Boundaries can also be used with our Cat Fence collar.
Does the outdoor hidden fence work for cats?
Yes. We have successfully trained many cats to use indoor systems and outdoor hidden fences.
Because cats can climb trees and behave differently than dogs, your DogWatch dealer will work with you to establish an appropriate plan for your outdoor fence.
The fence configuration may need to be a little different than a fence that is only for dogs. Training a cat to use the fence is also a little different than training a dog to use the fence.
Contact us for more information.
Because cats can climb trees and behave differently than dogs, your DogWatch dealer will work with you to establish an appropriate plan for your outdoor fence.
The fence configuration may need to be a little different than a fence that is only for dogs. Training a cat to use the fence is also a little different than training a dog to use the fence.
Contact us for more information.
How does my cat learn where the boundary is?
If your local DogWatch Dealer is installing your Cat Fence or Indoor Boundary, training assistance is usually included.
Cats learn the containment area through visual cues and audible warning signals from the receiver collar. For outdoor cats, training is generally done indoors before introducing the cat to the outdoor system.
For information about training cats to use the hidden fence:
Learn how cats are trained on hidden fences
Cats learn the containment area through visual cues and audible warning signals from the receiver collar. For outdoor cats, training is generally done indoors before introducing the cat to the outdoor system.
For information about training cats to use the hidden fence:
Learn how cats are trained on hidden fences
Will the hidden fence work for more than one pet?
Yes. There is no limit to the number of cats or dogs — or both — that our hidden pet fencing can protect at one time.
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