Hidden Dog Fence Company owner Rich Weinssen Pioneered the Pet Containment Industry's dramatic pet training changes since 2001-particularly the step of using lower shock levels at the initial training introduction. Don't ask, Demand Gentle Training!

HiddenFence.com owner Rich Weinssen has trained and certified hundreds of dog fence dealers in our revolutionary LowStress™ training protocols.

Radio Systems Corp in 2005 required every installing dealer of their professional product line to be certified in Rich Weinssen’s Gentle LiteTouch training protocol. 

Introduced in 2001, Rich’s LowStress approach broke the training into smaller increments by drastically reducing the initial shock levels for all dogs. 

If you do not choose Hidden Fence Company, at least ask that the method you be taught include 10% levels of shock for initial teaching.  People make mistakes, but when you are teaching on low pressure levels during the dog’s early fence training, human error is more easily forgiven.

Some highlighted credentials since 2000:

Pioneered Revolutionary Positive Training Approach; 2001

Responsible for training and certifying entire dealer network; 2004

Number one manufacturer in World REQUIRES all dealers be certified; 2005

In 2001, Owner Rich Weinssen created a new direction for containment training.  By introducing dogs at lowered shock levels, Rich taught that many false associations can be avoided, and training is far more relaxed for owners and pets alike. 

In 2003, Rich worked with Cyndy Douan, President & Director of Education of the International Association of Canine Professionals.  Together, they wrote the first international certification program for dog fence training. 

In 2006, Manufacturer Radio Systems Corp Awarded Rich with the Most Valuable Dealer award, created to reward Rich’s work in certifying their professional dealer network.  (Rich is not associated with Radio Systems Corp)

Some quotes:

"This [Rich Weinssen’s gentle approach] will revolutionize pet containment training. I see a better trained, less-stressed dog."  2002 Keith Benson, Vice President  TRIPLE CROWN ACADEMY FOR DOGS World’s Largest Dog Training Facility

“Rich Weinssen has contributed tremendously by pioneering this positive approach."   2002 Vice President, Radio Systems Corp

“So many presume that the use of electronic collars involve harsh corrections. This does not have to be the case as is proven in the ‘LiteTouch approach. Many containment systems have been taught to the dog using a much stronger jolt early in the training program. The dog will sometimes relate this strong stimulation to many things and what he learns we can never be certain, plus it generates a high stress level not conducive to his education. With ‘LiteTouch™’ the trainer guides, shows, gains understanding, and develops an appreciation from the dog of boundaries and where he is safe to play and have fun.” 2004 Martin Deeley, Executive Director, IACP

“I highly recommend the revolutionary Gentle LiteTouch™ training program, created by Rich Weinssen.”  2004 Martin Deeley, Executive Director, IACP

Ask about our great trade in pricing on Invisible Fence® and other brands of pet containment. We are not associated with Invisible Fence®, but several of our veterinarian clients have traded in Invisible Fence® and other brand systems.  Now, we offer batteries and dog fence collars compatible with most industry-wide pet fence products!

WE SERVICE THESE NORTHERN NEW JERSEY COUNTIES ONLY

Bergen, Essex, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren

(Pet Stop® brand items not sold or shipped outside of these boundaries)

*HIDDEN FENCE COMPANY provides manufacturer warranties only on Pet Stop® brand products. Hidden Fence Company sells and or services all other brands of pet containment only as an independent contractor, including all product upgrades, exchanges, trade-ins and replacements.  

*Pet Stop® is a registered trademark of Perimeter Technologies. Invisible Fence® is a registered trademark of Invisible Fence Company, a division of Radio Systems Corp, PetSafe® is also a registered trademark of Radio Systems Corp.  Hiddenfence.com is not associated with Invisible Fence® or PetSafe®