Category: Tips

Mudge the St. Bernard from Chanhassen is a DogWatch dog, but his family didn’t always work with DogWatch of the Twin Cities. With their previous dog, Mudge’s parents bought a dog fence from another company and it worked well to keep that dog in the yard. When they got Mudge, though, they decided to call… Read More

Afton and Jake with DogWatch of the Twin Cities got a cat. It’s not news at this point, they got the cat back in May 2018. But almost a year later, here’s the update: we love it! Neither of us has ever had a cat before, not even as children. They’re so different from dogs…. Read More

Vinnie the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy is a mild, sweet guy from Eden Prairie. When his parents got him, they had raised their kids and accomplished many things, but they had NEVER had a dog. Not even when they were kids. So they were a little nervous and wanted any help they could get…. Read More

Moving to a new house is always a strenuous, stressful process. Now imagine if you’re a dog going through it, and you have no idea what’s going on. Where are the couches going? Where are my people going? What do you mean this is my new house? Dog runaways during a move are very common… Read More

Many of our customers are skeptical before getting their DogWatch hidden fence because they wonder, “Will it really work for my pet?” People wonder if their dog is too dumb or too stubborn or too old or too small. But all dogs and cats are capable of learning their boundaries with a hidden fence. In… Read More

We often get the question, “Can the shock from a hidden fence hurt my dog?” The simple answer is no. You don’t want to hurt your dog, and we certainly don’t either. Hidden fences are safe for all dogs and cats, and they won’t hurt your pet. The correction a dog receives from a dog… Read More

When you decide to get a new dog, the question is: do you adopt from a rescue or buy a puppy? First of all, there is no wrong answer. There can be a lot of pressure to adopt for good reason – there are so many dogs that need a home. But there are plenty… Read More

It’s the time of year when we reflect on the past 365 days, and try to do better in all aspects of life. Maybe you’re working on relationships – with your family, your friends, yourself. Consider the relationship with your pets, too. They probably aren’t too hard to please, so why not give them a… Read More

Barking can be one of the hardest dog problems to solve. The more you yell at your dog to stop barking, the more he barks. And unlike other pup issues, this one affects the neighbors, sleeping kids, and other dogs in the house. The quickest way to quiet a talkative dog is with the DogWatch… Read More

Winter is right around the corner, and the chilly weather has already arrived. But don’t let that end the fun with your pups. Put on some winter gear and get out to the sidewalks and the dog parks, and then switch things up with these wintertime ideas. SHOPPING SPREE Start winter off right with warm… Read More