DogWatch Hidden Fences - Stateline Reviews 66

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

11094 Edwardsville Rd, 61088 Winnebago, IL, US


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We could not be happier with our new Stateline Dogwatch fence. We were unsure how well our beagle respond to her new found freedom, but she is absolutely loving being able to run around without a lo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The training provided by the Stateline team was outstanding and set our dog (and us) up for success. Our high drive standard poodle learned quickly and the multi-step training program kept us humans o... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole experience went very well. From sales, to installation, to Laurie Spain doing a fabulous job at training. The fence has far exceeded our expectations. Our dog loves being off the leash and f... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Best thing I ever did getting an in ground fence from Stateline Dog Watch. My dogs can go outside and run --and chase their number one enemy, the squirrels, as much as they like. They have never... See more


Company details

  1. Pet Store
  2. Fence Contractor
  3. Pet Trainer

Written by the company

At DogWatch, we understand that your pet is an important part of your family. We’ve been making Hidden Dog Fence Systems and Pet Training Products since 1990. It’s what we do – It’s ALL we do! Our underground hidden fences are less expensive, safer and more reliable than a traditional dog fence – and have safety and convenience features not found in other “invisible” dog fences. Our products provide freedom, safety and peace of mind – and make pet ownership easier and more enjoyable.


Contact info

  • 11094 Edwardsville Rd, 61088, Winnebago, IL, United States

  • 815-335-1114

4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have had DogWatch for several years…

We have had DogWatch for several years and have worked with Laurie. She is remarkable at training and has even responded on a Sunday when our puppy had “broke out”— she tested our equipment and helped us solve the issue. Great company. Great service. Can’t say enough about how great Laurie and the company is

28 July 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Broken receiver

We’ve had Dog Watch invisible fencing for many years. I think it was installed in 2001.
Our dogs love the freedom the system gives them to run and play all day, every day. The BEST thing about it is the customer support and the lifetime warranty for the receivers.

8 July 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stateline Dog Watch Hidden Fence

We had the Stateline Dog Watch Hidden fence installed in the Summer of 2023. We trained 2 stubborn beagle puppies who were a couple of months old at the time. Laurie and her team at Stateline Dog watch gave us a personal training plan that we strictly followed and within a few weeks, they were fully trained. We have done no other trainings with them. Fast-forward to March 2024, this morning my beagles were feet away from a rabbit, barking at it, wanting to play with it. It was inches outside of their boundary, yet they never crossed it. We tragically lost our beloved dog last spring due to running out into our road and being hit by a car. We did not have a fence installed for him. I no longer have to worry about that thanks to Stateline Dog Watch and thanks to Laurie’s training. We have peace of mind that we will never have to relive a day like that again. She is so professional and kind and works with all kinds of dogs at various levels of training. She brings her own dog to the trainings, too. Just watching her interact with her own dog, it is obvious she’s knowledgeable about everything she teaches. If I have any questions, she’s never more than a text or phone call away. We had several estimates for similar fences from other companies, but my coworkers said, “Laurie is the best! Go with her!” They were not wrong!

13 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had our fence put in by Dogwatch…

We had our fence put in by Dogwatch over a decade ago and have had several dogs that Laurie has come out to train on it. She is very knowledgeable about dogs and her training and advice was extremely helpful. We really appreciate her professionalism too.

19 June 2023
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Reply from DogWatch Hidden Fences - Stateline

Thanks so much for your review, Margaret! We love to hear from our longtime hidden fence customers. Give our best to your pups!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

THE BEST!

Incredible! If you talk to her for two minutes and you don't understand the level of experience you're getting with this fence… You get what you pay for. Laurie is beyond incredible and your dog's safety is number one to her. They don't just put the wire in the ground, they work with your dog to learn and keep learning, so you don't have to worry about them. And their collars! And even your dog, that you think is crazy, and nothings gonna work! ;-) Batteries last for years, different levels, options for beeps or vibrations, And high-tech levels so you can get information right from your phone! Having your dog have the freedom of a hidden fence and dog parents, having the confidence that their pet is safe… is life-changing! Laurie and team I can't thank you enough! Currently dog number six and will be seeing you with every dog for the rest of our life!

3 April 2023
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Reply from DogWatch Hidden Fences - Stateline

"THE BEST!" Can't get any higher praise than that! Thanks so much for your review and for choosing DogWatch Hidden Fences.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lori and her company are fantastic

Lori and her company are fantastic. The knowledge she has regarding the equipment and her assistance with training our dogs on how to best use the fence is well worth the cost of the fence. Would recommend this company to anyone and everyone.

18 July 2022
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Reply from DogWatch Hidden Fences - Stateline

Thank you for taking time to post a review. I know you and your dogs will enjoy the fence for years to come. As always I’m only a phone call away if you need anything.

Laurie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% Satisfied!

Our experience was all around perfect. Communication was prompt, positive, and clear. All interactions were based on meeting our needs and our dog’s needs. We were educated on the service, equipment, process, and training thoroughly; leaving us to feel confident in making the right decision to lead and protect our dog.

22 August 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Freedom for me and my dog

I live on a farm in the country. My family and I got a dog about a year ago. When our neighbor came to our house with our dog who had been visiting him, we decided to get a Hidden fence. Laurie Spain, her husband Mark, and her son Nathan, have been exceptional in their service. They performed the installation and training we needed to successfully keep our dog home, which gave us peace of mind.
Our dog is also a house dog. However, there are places in our home we don’t want the dog to have access to. Our homemade solution was to put up baby gates that we still had from when our children were young. We had gates in the doorways of bedrooms and across the kitchen and dining room. I am in a wheelchair, so not only did our homemade solution provide boundaries for the dog, it put me in a bind as I had to be let in and out of rooms and the kitchen. We called Laurie, from Stateline Dog Watch and asked her to install indoor boundaries. The freedom this gave me, my family members, and our dog was immeasurable. No more gates and fences in our home!
We recently purchased the Sidewalker collar. Our dog almost immediately went from uncontrollable on a leash to a wonderful companion. What a fantastic training tool the SideWalker is! I am extremely happy with the entire experience.

5 June 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have had our DogWatch Fence for 10…

We have had our DogWatch Fence for 10 years. The fence and collars have worked perfectly since installed. The owner and staff are very responsive to questions, orders, or just advice. We very highly recommend.

8 September 2022
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Reply from DogWatch Hidden Fences - Stateline

Thank you for your review and it was good to see you this week. You are living proof that the DogWatch fence is a one time investment.

Laurie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely Satisfied customer

The whole experience went very well. From sales, to installation, to Laurie Spain doing a fabulous job at training. The fence has far exceeded our expectations. Our dog loves being off the leash and free to run. We would highly recommend Stateline DogWatch.

18 June 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best hidden fence system & company!

We had Stateline Dogwatch install our system in 2013 to contain our Rottweilers. I was initially skeptical on whether the fence would contain our dogs, but we have to say that we're very pleased with the Dogwatch system that Laurie & her team installed. Our dogs haven't ever gone outside of the containment area once even with all of the neighborhood traffic from other people & their pets walking by. To include other neighborhood dogs that have come into our yard & played with our dogs. Our dogs give chase right up to the boundry line, but always stop while the other dogs continue on.

I recently had Laurie back out here in May 2022 to help me find all of the broken connections that happened from a recent landscaping project that we did. I thought there was only 2 breaks that I tried reconnecting, but no such luck so I called Stateline. Laurie showed up that same day which was already late afternoon when I called. Laurie helped me find all of the broken wire which I believe there were a total of 8. Laurie was very good & knowledgeable about each break location. Each time she put her shovel in the ground she unearthed the wire very close to where it was broken. Laurie was a blessing & saved me a ton of time & aggravation of trying to locate all of the breaks. I wouldn't have located all of them & would've had to install all new wire without her help. Thank you very much Laurie & Stateline Dogwatch we will always recommend you & be happy repeat customers for all product needs & if we purchase any new properties in your service area. We highly recommend Stateline Dogwatch!!!

12 June 2022
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Tina

Thank you for the detailed review. We are always happy to help keep your dogs safe. Just “next time “ give us a call BEFORE your project and we can talk you through marking your fence wire yourself so the landscapers don’t hit it. One of the many benifits to our system is you have full control of the settings. Just let us know when you make the big move and we will be happy to help at your new home.

Laurie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a dog that was hyper and an…

I had a dog that was hyper and an eloper any chance she got. It would take us hours to catch her and she was hot once by a car. We got the fence and laurie came with her husband, he installed while she set up flags and woring, then she trained my dog for me. Not only that but she even brought her dog to train mine, ive had a couple years now and we havent had a problem. It was a life saver and the couple were a blessing and go beyond to help. They also answer calls and emails and try and help troubleshoot to save you money if you have any issues.

9 August 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As ever we had an amazing experience…

As ever we had an amazing experience with Laurie of stateline dogwatch. She is always so helpful. We have had to get replacement receivers cause my dog is sometimes crazy pants and breaks them. Laurie helps me right away with never any fuss.

13 April 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super helpful!

Laurie installed our fence over 2 years ago and did an amazing job. She trained our dog and when we got another dog, she came out again to train her. The dogs enjoy being “free” outside. Last week, one of the dogs lost the shocker part of his collar. Rather than charge us for a whole new shocker, she offered us an indoor receiver to look for it. Luckily, we found it within about 5 minutes! It was so nice to be helped - not taken advantage of. She could have easily charged us for a new shocker but went out of her way to help us. I highly recommend Stateline DogWatch Hidden Fences. Thanks again Laurie!!

27 November 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The guy came to install the wire

The guy came to install the wire very quickly after I called to request it. he was very friendly and the poor guy was out there in the rain for the better part of 2 hours! He explained the equipment to me. Then the trainer came and she was awesome! I was afraid my dog would be hard to train because she is soooo social and loves to visit the neighbor dogs. NOPE! She is an all star! The only time she went across the line was when I was mowing and I was beyond the wire. 1 and done!!!!! love it!!!! it's so nice to go outside and not have to keep an eye on her every second!

7 November 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything went so smooth from my…

Everything went so smooth from my original call to them to the training I received after. Everyone was so nice and efficient. My dogs are doing great with their fence. It has helped a lot. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.

28 October 2019
Unprompted review

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