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DOGWATCH HIDDEN FENCES OF COLUMBUS

Animal Fencing, Animal Training, Fencing

About us

The West Family has proudly served the Columbus area since 1992 as DogWatch of Columbus. We have made it our business to keep your pets safe at home, yet free to run and roam the yard. DogWatch of Columbus is the ONLY hidden fence company in the area with over 24 years of service with the same brand. We are proud to offer lifetime warranties on our equipment and customer service that is second to none. We treat our customers as we want to be treated by people we do business with. Pat West is co-owner and handles sales, service, installation and everything in between. Emily West, co-owner, can be found answering the phones, managing the books and handling the marketing. Steve Runyon is our service manager and also a professional sports photographer. Steve owns and operates Twin Studios in Hilliard in his non-DogWatch time. Pat and Emily also own and operate Life Saver Pool Fences of Columbus to keep young kids safe from unsupervised swims in privately owned pools. DogWatch of Columbus was recently awarded the prestigious DogWatch Dealer of the Year two years in a row. This highly coveted award is given based on several criteria such as growth, a commitment to customer service and overall representation of and commitment to the DogWatch Brand worldwide. DogWatch of Columbus also received the Top Dog Award for being the 8th largest dealer in the world in addition to a sales achievement award for growth above and beyond expectations. Just this year, the Hilliard Chamber of Commerce awarded us “2015 Most Established Business of the Year”, which was a great honor. Pat and Emily have received numerous awards of achievement within the DogWatch® community and are most proud to have been named "DogWatch® Dealers of the Year" for the entire world 2 years back to back. DogWatch® of Columbus is an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio with an A+ rating, the Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce member, and proud recipients of the Angie's List "Super Service" award for the last several years. If you’re looking for a company that uses ticket numbers and where you’ll never talk to the same person twice, we’re not the company for you. But if you’re looking for personalized and timely service, superior products, and honest business practices, give us a try - you won’t be disappointed.

Business highlights

32 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

DogWatch® Hidden Fences of Columbus offers outdoor Hidden Fences, indoor boundaries, and Training products. We service all brands of invisible dog fences.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.088 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
98%
4
1%
3
0%
2
1%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 51-75 of 88 reviews

Allen R.
10/2009
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
From the first phone call, to the in-home presentation, to the install and follow-up training, Pat & Emily were wonderful to work with. They were not just sales people who may quit their job the next day, they work and breathe the business so we knew they would be around in the future.
Description of Work: Electronic dog fence installed. They also came back to mark the fence for us when we had an irrigation system installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,113

Kyle H.
08/2009
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
I had some questions about an invisible fence so emailed Dogwatch and was answered promptly.They went through the entire process over the phone and explained to me the difference in the 2 models they offered. I made an appointment for them to install and they were here on time! Pat was very helpful in helping me map out the zones I wanted covered. They were very careful while digging not to disturb flower beds and damage to lawn was very minimal. I'm sure after the first rain there will be no sign of digging at all. Pat installed the unit in the garage and wires were ran professionally and neat. After installation, Pat spent about a half hour going over the system with my wife and I. He then walked our dog Rosco around the perimeter showing him the boundaries.He adjusted the settings and everything is working great.Installation took about 2 hours.After about 2 days of training, Rosco is almost trained. Two of our neighbors referred Dogwatch to us and said they have been very happy with their system and that whenever they need something, Pat comes right out to fix the problem.
Description of Work: Invisible fence installation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$899

Douglas D.
06/2009
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
I called Dogwatch and spoke with Emily. She was very personable. We set up a time for Pat to visit our home and explain the product. Pat was punctual and very professional. He explained how everything worked and what options were available to us. There was no pressure to close a sale whatsoever from Pat, which I greatly appreciated. We spent a few days talking it over. Once we decided to purchase, we called Emily and made an appointment for installation. Pat was prompt and extremely courteous. The installation was seamless and our property was left undisturbed for the most part, with minimal visibility of the areas where the wire was buried. Within a week or two, signs of the buried wire were completely gone. I would highly recommend Pat and Emily to anyone interested in a pet containment system.
Description of Work: Installed an electric invisible fence.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Vicki H.
06/2009
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
We were very happy with DogWatch of Columbus. They provided very personal and professional service. The company owner was involved every step of the way, including installation and training our dog in using the fence. It was nice working with a smaller, more personal company.
Description of Work: Installed a underground hidden fence in our yard for our new dog and performed initial training.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,056

Melissa O.
04/2009
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
We have always been impressed with the professionalism of DogWatch. The system and their service is top notch.
Description of Work: DogWatch installed our original system 11 years ago and we recently had the system moved when we moved to a new home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Harry W.
04/2009
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
Wonderful nothing negative to tell. They are honest and tell you what you need no pressure at all
Description of Work: Underground fence install did a wonderful job with insulation and cleanup very professional

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Kenneth B.
04/2009
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
Pat came and installed the system. He was very friendly and answered all our questions (and we had a lot). After the fence was installed he taught us how to use it and change settings and how to get Toby used to the fence and know where his boundary is. The first collar Toby had was the perfect size for him but he was only a puppy. Pat gave us an extra collar one size bigger. It has been a yr now and Toby hasn't gotten out of the yard and knows exactly where he can and can't go. I would definately recommend this company to anyone looking at an underground fence.
Description of Work: Installed and taught us how to use the Dogwatch Underground Fence System.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,066

Meri Jo W.
03/2009
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
This company returned all of my calls promptly and were very kind and attentive to me as their customer. They were also kind to my dog! Even when I was emotional about the new strength of the shock to my dog, they were reassuring and kind. I got a HAND WRITTEN thank you note twice!! This is what customer service used to be all about and still is with this company!!
Description of Work: This company did an excellent job of installing my new electric fence for my dog, who loves to wander and was leaving the yard even with the previous electric fence activated. The quality of this fence is far superior and my dog hates me, but he stays in the yard! They were awesome with customer service and beat the socks of their competition! I paid a bit more than the competitor's fence would have cost, but it was worth it for the customer service and attention to detail!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Michele E.
03/2009
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
Extremely punctual, professional, and thorough. The first time he came was to explain the containment system and how it worked, and the second time was to install the equipment and underground wires, and to provide a brief training for us, with the dog. In every instance, and each step of the way, he could not have been more helpful, and professional. When we finished he told us not to hesitate to contact him with questions. A few days later (on a Sunday morning) I left a voice mail message asking him to return our call. I expected to hear from him on Monday, and was very surprised when he called back on Sunday evening, and even apologized for not calling sooner. All and all, the system is working well and the dog is getting more and more used to it. We have no complaints and are happy with our decision.
Description of Work: Patrick came out to provide a cost estimate for us. The estimate was for the equipment needed, and installation of the invisible fence, including the dog collar.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

NANCY W.
03/2009
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
They were great. They installed the fence and they were very knowledgeable. They were very professional and friendly. I would recommend them.
Description of Work: They installed an invisible fence for my dog.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Jane N.
02/2009
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
We were interested in getting an underground fence for our 2 puppies, a Bull Mastiff and Great Dane. DogWatch Columbus did a wonderful job. The business is run by a couple(Pat & Emily)who have 16 years of experience. When we got an estimate Pat explained everything clearly and did not try to pressure us into making a decision right away. After we called back and scheduled, Pat came out on a Saturday morning, did all the work himself and finished the install in a few hours. The work was very neat, and he took the time to explain where everything was and made sure certain spots(that might get dug up)were marked. Afterwards, he spent time with us and the dogs, showing us how to train the dogs. We also bought 2 indoor units which are great! They just plug in and can be moved around to keep the dogs out of certain areas. So far we have not had any problems! If you are shopping for a underground fence, I would highly recommend looking into this company. I think the company's products & services are a great quality at a reasonable price.
Description of Work: Installed an underground dog fence around the front and back yard. Explained how it works. Training session with the dogs & owners(price includes fence, 2 collars and 2 indoor units).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,550

aaron B.
11/2008
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
Upon first meeting, we were very impressed with Pat. He was very friendly, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He answered all of our questions big and small. He made us feel very comfortable with the whole process, the initial quote to install as well as training. There were no surprises during the whole process. What Pat promised, Pat delivered. Pat is a wonderful representative for the DogWatch Company. Pat obviously really loves and cares for what he does.
Description of Work: We had a hidden fence installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Cheryl M.
11/2008
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
Whenever I call, they will come out. The price was good at the time. The owner is very personable and easy to talk to. When our collar broke, they replaced it at no charge. I will continue to use them in the future and would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: They installed an invisible fence for me in 1998 or 1999. They have also come out to update the system since and mark the boundaries. I have also gotten a new collar for my dog.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Karen M.
11/2008
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
I am very happy with the service that they provide. They are very responsive. Their pricing is good, and this is one reason we selected them. I am very pleased with Pat. I have already recommended them to others.
Description of Work: They put in an invisible fence for me. They reinstalled the system when I moved. They have also been out to work on the system and mark boundaries for the fence.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

John S.
11/2008
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
We had all the hardware, so this price is just for the installation. I would use them again in the future if necessary and would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: They installed an invisible fence system for my dog.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

VICKIE I.
11/2008
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
They took my dog through the first training. The owner was a very nice person to work with. He was very attentive to what my needs were for my dog. I even got a device for the house for my dog, and he went out of his way to meet me to give me this device, which was very nice. I would use them again in the future if necessary and have already recommended them to others.
Description of Work: They installed an invisible dog fence for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$899

MARIA K.
11/2008
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
This price includes the fence and two receiver callers. They did a fine job. They were responsive. The price was good. They came out quickly if I had any problems. They were sometimes hard to get a hold of them, but otherwise everything was good. I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: They put in an invisible fence for my animal. This was several years ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

ANN HAILEY & P.
11/2008
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
They did a great job. I would use them again in the future and would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: We had a system, and then we did not use it for a long time. They reactivated this system for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

GINGER E.
08/2008
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
I went with an upgrade to where I am able to control the settings. They also gave me a $100 Angie's List discount. They said they would come back out, but I never needed them to. My dog is doing great with the fence. The batteries even last 2 years compared to 1-2 months.
Description of Work: They installed underground electronic fence in the backyard, front, and along one side of our house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,099

JULIE F.
04/2008
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
Pat was excellent to work with. Highly recommend. Set up install over the phone, he was out as promised and did the job. He was great with my dog. I am a first time dog owner and Pat was very patient - above the call of duty-- with my inexperience in handling my dog. He could handle my dog, better than I could. When I had a problem with my dog adjusting to the fence he came out immediately and worked with my dog again -- no charge and she was fine after that.
Description of Work: Installed an underground fence for our dog. I chose Pat, because he respected my time and made it easy. He gave me an exact price quote over the phone, answered all questions, and made himself available to additional calls. I did not have time for sales calls, just wanted the facts, and he let me make an informed decision quickly and efficiently. The battery in the dog collar lasts for two years, which also simplifies my life & budget. I like that I can adjust the fence range & levels if needed with out additional service calls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Bob B.
02/2008
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
It went great. Pat offers a great product (better than competition) for a great price (less than competition). He does not install and hide. He's always available to answer questions and offer additional help. He's an expert when it comes to invisible fences and dogs using invisible fences.
Description of Work: Pat installed an invisible dog fence for our dog. He also trained our dog to use it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$959

Paul F.
10/2007
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
Overall, I was happy with the service. Pat did a nice job. He came out and explained everything well and installed the fence the next week. We had no issues with the training process for our dogs, though I wouldn't recommend putting a cat on the fence; that training was just not possible. Pat was very personable, provided a high level of service, and I would recommend him to anyone that needs a good electric fence.
Description of Work: Outlined the fencing area and installed the electric fence.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Marlene F.
09/2007
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
Pat ran into a few issues upon arrival. OOPS did not have the underground wires marked in our yard-even though it had been scheduled. Pat found & marked all the lines. He carefully worked around the fact that our neighbors lines crossed into our yard. No service was disrupted. Pat did a wonderful professional job. Our fence works great!
Description of Work: Pat followed up with a phone call after his 1st visit. He answered all the questions we had while we were trying to decide between companies without pressuring us to choose his company. The day of his install visit he was prompt & professional. He patiently trained the whole family (and our dog!).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Rene H.
08/2007
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
Invisible fence installed 6 years age from referral by neighbor who also has this fence. We have a large yard(3/4 of an acre)and installation went smoothly. Repairs needed have never been the fault of the dog fence company. Every summer our landscapers manage to cut the wire somewhere in our yard. We call for repairs and the owner comes out either that same day or within 24 hours. We have been very happy with this company and its prompt response whenever we need a repair.
Description of Work: Invisible Fence installed 6 years ago. Numerous repairs made since then due to edging and digging by various landscapers.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

CATHLEEN P.
11/2006
5.0
dog fence
  + -1 more
Pat West did an outstanding job. He visited my home to look at the property, explain the process and provide a quote. He impressed me so much I hired him on the spot. Two days later, I had my hidden fencing. Pat arrived right on schedule. It took about 5 hours for installation (he did very clean work), then he gave my dogs their first training. My dogs responded very well to Pat and learned well from the training. Of course, I need to continue training for the first 3 weeks or so, but the effort on my end is minimal and well worth the 5 minutes each day. Dogwatch has a unique claim to fame in that they have patented their ability to run the fencing on an FM frequency. All other fencing companies are on an AM frequency, the same frequency as appliances such as the microwave. This means the dogs can wear their collars in the house without risk of unexpected shock.
Description of Work: Hidden fencing installed around my 1/4 acre property to contain two 100lb rottweilers.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Contact information

2585 Pennbrook Ct, Hilliard, OH 43026

www.dogwatchofcolumbus.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Animal Fencing,
Animal Training,
Fencing

FAQ

DOGWATCH HIDDEN FENCES OF COLUMBUS is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

DOGWATCH HIDDEN FENCES OF COLUMBUS accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, DOGWATCH HIDDEN FENCES OF COLUMBUS offers free project estimates.
Yes, DOGWATCH HIDDEN FENCES OF COLUMBUS offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, DOGWATCH HIDDEN FENCES OF COLUMBUS does not offer a senior discount.
No, DOGWATCH HIDDEN FENCES OF COLUMBUS does not offer emergency services.
Yes, DOGWATCH HIDDEN FENCES OF COLUMBUS offers warranties.
DOGWATCH HIDDEN FENCES OF COLUMBUS offers the following services: DogWatch® Hidden Fences of Columbus offers outdoor Hidden Fences, indoor boundaries, and Training products. We service all brands of invisible dog fences.

Contact information

2585 Pennbrook Ct, Hilliard, OH 43026

www.dogwatchofcolumbus.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM