DogWatch® South East Michigan Blog
Fireworks Week and Roaming Risk: A Pet Safety Plan for the Fourth of July
July fourth week is not one night. It is a season. Fireworks pop early, sometimes days before. Thunderstorms roll through. Neighbors set off surprise bursts at 10 pm. Dogs hear
How to Keep Dogs Safe Around Pools & Michigan Lakes Using Hidden Fences
There is nothing quite like a Michigan summer. Whether you are spending the weekend out on the water in Brighton, enjoying the scenic shores of Oakland County, or hosting a
The Best Dog-Friendly Patios and Parks in Southeast Michigan
There is nothing quite like the Great Lakes State in the warmer months, especially when you have a four-legged co-pilot by your side. Whether it’s the crisp air of a

How a Hidden Dog Fence Actually Works
A hidden fence consists of three main parts: a transmitter, a buried boundary wire, and a receiver collar. The transmitter stays in your garage or basement and sends a radio
Do Dogs Get the Springtime Blues?
We often think of spring as a season of renewal and high energy. The snow melts, the birds return, and the sun finally stays out past dinner. But if you
Can cats and dogs share a hidden fence?
(Focusing on the BigHome/SmallDog)
Cats and dogs living together can be a circus. Sometimes they are best friends. Other times they just tolerate each other. But when it comes to safety, they both need