Dog Fence: Veterinarians that use and or recommend Hidden Dog Fence Company in Northern NJ. Pet Containment's best references are right here!
This letter is long overdue. Three or four years ago, I adopted a new dog, Heather, who was the exaxct opposite of my last dog. Where my old dog had been much a homebody, content to stay within my fenced-in yard, my new dog was not. She was very friendly and sociable to other dogs and people and used every opportunity to find new friends. She found all the weak spots in the fence. Every chance she got, she went under, over, and through what had previous been very satisfactory for the old dog. She slipped between my sitter's legs out the front door, nudged past my 11-year-old son through the backyard gate and broke from my hold in the driveway. We were constantly on the alert, worrying about her getting lost, disoriented or, worse, hit by a car.
I had always felt electric fences were for those too lazy to train their dogs. I also thought they were cruel at least in the training phase. In addition, I questioned whether they would really work in the face of a real challenge like a cat. One day, Heather slipped out past my sitter, who immediately alerted my son. He took off on his bare feet chasing her down a busy road. He had to cross several streets, including the busy one before he caught her playing with a pug. He took off his shirt, put it through her collar and got her home. When I got home from work and heard the story I made up my mind that wahtever slight shock Heather might get from being trained to an electric fence, it couldn't possibly be anything close to the pain of being struck by a car. (Not to mention the thought of my son chasing after her through traffic was something I could not bear to think about). I had to do something to stop this before something really serious happened. That's when I called you.
Within a week after I called, you came out, installed the system and began the training. My recollection was that within several weeks, the training was complete and during that time Heather never escaped. We did have one break through when, 7-8 months later, the batter ran out (I hadn't been checking periodically) and a heavy snowfall had obscured the yard's boundaries. The Essex Fells police found her and brought her home safely and new batteries corrected the problem. In spite of my initial doubts, I have been extremely pleased. I am a veterinarian and therefore in a position to hear many stories similar to mine. I have also seen the sad and painful results of people who were not as fortunate as I was when I first got Heather. I tell my story to owners with dogs like mind and always recommended your company. I thought you were very professional, efficient, effective and provided excellent training and follow-up. I know you saved Heather's life many times over and gave us great peace of mind.
Thank you for a really great product! Our hidden fence has dramaticaly improved the quality of life for our dog, Aragorn, and improved the quality of life for my entire family. Prior to installation of the fence, Aragorn rarely could enjoy the outdoors other than walking on a leash or on a short tie out. Despite his ongoing training and long walks, he would routinely run crazy circles around our family room, knocking over everything in his path, including our littlest family member. Aragorn's manners and training have significantly improved with the installation of the hidden fence and a place that he can now safely run free. He is a new dog!
I must also commend your staff. They were very professional and the installation and training sessions were al convieniently scheduled. The training went better than I could have imagined. In just a few short weeks, Aragorn quickly learned the limits of the hidden fence and he has yet to cross the line without a family member. After nearly four months, we remain fully confident allowing him free run of our yard.
As a veterinarian, I pride myself in working with an animal hospital that provides excellent customer service and could only recommend a company that meets my high standards.
I have known and recommended Rich Weinssen...since 1991. Rich is highly regarded as an animal behavior expert and keeps up with the ever changing knowledge base of the field. His education and experience have resulted in a range of positive behavior modification techniques suitable to the widest range of pets and families.
More importantly, as a person and as a professional, he has demonstrated very high standards of integrity and ethics over the 15+ years we have worked in the same town. I have and continue to fully trust him with my family, my pet(s), my friends and my clients.
I give Rich my highest recommendation, without reservation.
Art Baeder, DVM owner Rockaway Animal Clinic
328 Route 46 East
Rockaway, New Jersey 07866
973 -627-0789
www.rockawayanimalclinic.com
-Past president NJ Veterinary Medical Association
-Past president NJ Animal Welfare Association
“I use and recommend the Hidden Fence Company in Randolph; they have the longest local track record and have an excellent training approach.
Hidden Fence uses The Gentle Method, a low stimulus, nearly stress free technique which allows dogs to learn to avoid the boundaries with a focus on fun and rewards.”
Suzanne Bliesath, DVM owner
Lakeview Plaza
1 Old Wolfe Rd, Suite 6
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
973-448-0444
I use and highly recommend Rich Weinssen and the Hidden Fence Company!
Both my own pet and my father in law’s pet enjoy the added exercise, activity and freedom associated with an invisible dog fence from HiddenFence.com. I see many pets in my practice that do not get the freedom and stimulation they need to avoid common behavioral problems. Worse yet, I see often see uncontained dogs lost and or hit by cars.
Responsible pet owners contain their pets to provide needed exercise, comfort, relaxation and safety from danger. I was extermely pleased with the excellent products, quality training techniques and superior service after the fact. I recommend them without reservation to family, friends and clients!
Hesham Elakbawy, DVM Fairfield Animal Hospital
133 Lincoln Avenue
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Phone: (973) 427-0990
www.lacathospital.com
In my practice everyday I see the value of exercise, fresh air and the kind of stimulation pets gain from spending time outside every day. Many pets lead happier, fuller lives with a Hidden Dog Fence.
An effective pet containment system will allow both dogs and cats on a property to run and play without leashes. These are not perfect devices, and great care should be given to choosing a local contractor.
I trust and highly recommend Rich Weinssen and HiddenFence.Com for pet training and containment in Northern NJ. I recommend Rich to family and friends and have had great responses from referrals to HiddenFence.com.
Since a pet containment system is really a training device, the dog loverss at HiddenFence.Com are second to none. Their training background is obvious in the comments I hear. They also are available to solve stress related training issues caused by other known companies.
Rich Weinssen's Low Stress training protocol is far more fair and logical than previous dog training methods. Pets with no pet fencing protection are more likely to experience real world hazards, be hit by cars, get lost etc.
In my experience, I have often seen the first hand benefits to clients who contain their pets with HIDDENFENCE.COM I am convinced HiddenFence.Com is the best choice in electric pet containment in North Jersey due to their combination of local history, superior products and top notch professional support team."
Ken Werner, DVM owner Werner Animal Hospital
"I have known and worked with Rich Weinssen on many cases for over 15 years. I find his training methods to be comprehensive, kind and effective...I feel that when he accepts one of my referrals, he will work with the client until the problem has been resolved...
I find Rich to Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity. He has earned my trust and the trust of the professional veterinary community in our area...
I recommend Rich with 100% confidence, without reservation to my family, friends and clients."
Fuerst, David M DVM – Boulevard Veterinary Clinic And Brooklyn Animal Hospital
I highly recommend HiddenFence.Com for Northern NJ invisible fence installation, training and service. These dog fences can provide wonderful freedom for pets when quality products and proper
training are utilized. The importance of product quality and effective training cannot be overstated.
The team at Hidden Fence Company in Randolph, NJ helped my sister Jess with a special needs / deaf miniature poodle and after several years of added freedom, we can speak of the safety and lifestyle improvements experienced by our pet.
All containment companies are not created equal. I trust the professionals at HiddenFence.Com to my family and friends! Their longevity since 1991 is a testament to their sincere commitment to
positive customer service.
Dyan Muller DVM – Park Ridge Animal Hospital
I want to thank you and your company so much for the incredible Hidden Fence. We aquired Jamie in the middle of December of last year. Training her was such a task because we had to get up every morning and walk her at am, throughout the day, and into the night. In the spring we called you to install the electric fence. Our lives suddenly took a turn for the better. :) We were no longer forced to face the weather at all hours of the day. It was so unbelievable that Jamie was now able to go outside by herself.
Your team of professional trainers came to our house and showed Jamie and my family how the fence worked. Jamie caught on quickly due to the compassionate nature of your system. The decoy dogs were absolutely fantastic. They were so well behaved I was in awe. I think Jamie was a little impressed too.
I truely want to thank you for helping my family and I with Jamie. This fence has given us all a sense of freedom, especially for Jamie. She can roam the yard and stay outside knowing her boundaries to keep her safe. Your humane low voltage system is the best. It is wonderful that you can adjust your system to how frisky your dog is. A higher setting for thsoe who are slower learners or more daring than others.
I will only recommend your hidden fence to all of my clients and friends. I am so excited with Jamie's results and the service. You are the only company we recommend in our office.
Maryellen Voigt DVM - Saint George's Veterinary Hospital
I want to thank you for your awesome product! I was apprehensive about installing a hidden fence for my puppy because I had heard some disturbing things from other dog owners who have your competitors' fences on their property. I didn't want my sweet-natured puppy "zapped" so badly that he would not willingly approach the fence again. So when you told me about your method of gradually increasing the correction level as the puppy learns, I was sold!
The installer showed me exactly what to do with the dog, the collar, and the wall transmitter. By following his directions, and having three training sessions with John, my puppy was trained within ONE week.
My dog loves the freedom to run and play, and knows exactly how far he can go. No longer do I worry about him wandering too far. Kids can run in and out of my yard without the hindrance of a fence.
I highly recommend your company for your superior product that works humanely and effectively, and for your unmatched professional service. Thank you so much!
Edie DeMaria, VMD Oradell Animal Hospital
“I use and highly recommend the Hidden Fence Company. Rich Weinssen’s Reward-Based training program and the slow ramp progressive feature are state of the art. The approach made for a steeper learning curve among the multiple animals (and humans!) in our home Before long we had off-leash peace of mind.”
Alex Cojocar, DVM owner Hackettstown Animal Clinic
“I have known (Hidden Fence owner) Rich Weinssen since 1991… His knowledge of dogs and work with the Hidden Fence systems are invaluable. Hidden Fence Company provides…a top notch service for the industry… and has always kept me abreast of the most recent technology. I recommend them to anyone for their products and services!”
Norman Stack, DVM Valley Veterinary Hospital
"I give the Hidden Fence Company and Rich Weinssen my highest endorsement. I have been referring customers to them since 1998, and find the company highly professional and trustworthy. I have been a veterinarian for over 30 years, and I believe that the their hidden fence system is the safest and most efficient way to behaviorally train pets. It allows the owner another option, when there isn’t always time for a daily walk."
David Migliaccio, DVM owner Chester Animal Hospital
"We've been using and recommending Rich Weinssen and the Hidden Fence Company since 1991. With their tiny collars, we’ve even added our cat to the system!”
Dr Nancy Hallam-Smith, DVM owner Tri States Veterinary Clinic
"I use and highly recommend Hidden Fence Company. We retrained my deaf, aging Labrador Retriever from a different brand of invisible fence, then trained my new puppy with Rich Weinssen's exclusive low stress, gentle technique.
What an improvement Low Stress Training is over the training offered by the other brands of invisible fence. My dog was comfortable right up to the edge of the yard, all through the training; but then would not go near the flags.
I recommend Hidden Fence products with confidence and look forward to their ongoing pet containment and training innovations. I would caution pet owners that the training must be done according to Rich Weinssen's protocol. While I find these products very humane and effective, poor training is the most common cause of negative feedback I might hear about electronic products. Following Rich's Low Stress protocol is as good a decision as a pet owner can make!"
Paul Sedlacek, DVM owner Morris Plains Animal Clinic
“I have had an excellent working relationship with (Hidden Fence owner) Rich Weinssen since 1991… As a veterinarian and a pet owner, I have found Rich's expertise invaluable, both in the area of dog behavior and training, as well as containment. I've always had great feedback from all the clients I have referred… Recent upgrades I am enjoying are the gentle, slow ramp correction (which my sensitive Dalmatian truly appreciates), the SafeLite™ and the tiny size.”
Anthony Scriffignano, DVM owner Vernon Animal Hospital and Montclair Animal Hospital
“I have been a small animal veterinarian for more than 25 years and prior to that during college, I worked for a traditional dog training school. I have always had a strong interest in animal behavior and prior to the development of this field as a specialty in veterinary medicine I often consulted with pet owners and lectured to various groups on animal behavior.
Rich’s training system not only makes sense from a behavior standpoint but is also much more acceptable to pet owners especially those that consider their pets a member of the family. Often when clients complain about their dog’s behavior problem I am told that in fact these pets have already been trained. These owners have been reluctant to “hurt” their pets with the traditional firm correction they were taught. They accept the gentle approach because it makes them feel that it is strengthening their bond with their pet. I have personally experienced the effectiveness of this system and recommend it highly.
Both as a veterinarian as well as one of his clients, I can personally recommend his gentle approach to animal training. He demonstrated his training system on my very shy adopted adult stray and I have had only praise from clients I have referred to him.
I highly recommend Rich Weinssen.”
Ken Fischer, DVM owner Hillsdale Animal Hospital
"We highly recommend Rich Weinssen and the Hidden Fence Company. Their products, training and service are first rate and they have serviced this area for over a decade.”
Ben Moses, DVM owner Moses Animal Hospital
"I have used Rich Weinssen and the Hidden Fence Company for their containment and training services. I highly recommend Rich Weinssen and the Hidden Fence Company."
Aleda Straley-Cheng, DVM Hodes Animal Hospital
“I highly recommend Rich Weinssen’s positive training method. His Reward-Based approach worked wonderfully with Lupo, my geriatric Malamute as well as Durango, our young Shepherd mix.
Their systems provide outstanding control for a wide range of temperaments and I wouldn’t own a containment system without a low-battery indicator.
I give the Hidden Fence Company and Rich Weinssen my highest endorsement.”
Bethany Summers, DVM Hodes Veterinary Group
“I have known Rich Weinssen since 1991. He worked with both of my Labradors through a wonderful series of puppy classes that trained them with positive reinforcement and gentle correction.
When I needed a Hidden Fence installed for my own pets, I chose Rich Weinssen and the Hidden Fence Company, and I have never been disappointed. His service has always been top-notch and his Hidden Fence system and training exceptional.
Rich has always been very enthusiastic about constantly improving on his products to make them as safe, humane, and practical as possible. Rich always puts the satisfaction of his customers (both the people and their pets!) first.”
Cheri Smith, DVM owner Whippany Veterinary Hospital
“I use and highly recommend Rich Weinssen and the Hidden Fence Company. Rich’s gentle and fun training approach worked well for my energetic boxer “Katie”.
I now relax while my dog enjoys the freedom to romp and play in our backyard. I will continue to support Hidden Fence Company and Rich Weinssen’s low stimulus, gentle approach to training.”
Kathy Prodigo, Manager Whippany Veterinary Hospital
“Working in a veterinary hospital, I see first hand the tragedies that happen when dogs are out loose. Once my Hidden Fence was installed it took only days using Hidden Fence’s gentle training instructions for all my dogs to understand that they can no longer leave the yard. I now let them out knowing they are safe in my yard.”
Nicholas Minervini, DVM owner Flanders Veterinary
“We use and recommend Rich Weinssen and the Hidden Fence Company. Rich’s training approach is both gentle and effective.”
Ken Spina, DVM owner AllPet Home Healthcare
“I use and highly recommend the Hidden Fence Company and their Professionally installed containment system.
The slow ramping progressive setting combined with the Rich Weinssen’s Reward-Based training system makes containment training more fun for dogs and owners. The low battery indicator light and common batteries are long overdue in this industry!”
Gerald Krazinski, DVM Mahwah, retired consultant
“I recommend Rich Weinssen and the Hidden Fence Company. We have 3 cats on their system. The small collars and SafeLite™ make this a great system for cats or dogs!”
Brenda King, DVM Upper Montclair Animal Hospital
“I use and highly recommend Rich Weinssen and the Hidden Fence Company.
They provide an outstanding service, especially the Reward-Based training program. I have multiple dogs on the system so the wide range of adjustments really came in handy! I also like the easily accessible batteries and SafeLite™ low battery indicator.”
Mark Hullstrung, DVM owner Allendale Animal Hospital
“Rich Weinssen's training approach is positive, humane and effective.
We've enjoyed our Golden Retriever, Isabella, more following several simple household adjustments and she also likes the approach!
The wide range of adjustments made the difference in Isabella’s containment training.”
Mia K. Frezzo, DVM
“I highly recommend Rich Weinssen’s training. He used both clicker and remote collar training with two of my dogs, tailoring the exercises to their personalities. He is especially skilled at identifying a pet’s individual needs and designing a training program for particular results. Rich’s approach is gentle and positive. My dogs had a great time during the training sessions.”
Joe Valese, DVM owner Mt. Pocono Animal Hospital
I use and recommend the Hidden Fence Company. A professional contractor like Rich Weinssen will make sure you get the most benefit and quickest results from your containment system.
Eric C. Lindquest DVM Owner, Sound Technologies, Veterinary Imaging and Internal Medicine Consultant Sparta, New Jersey
“I use and highly recommend Rich Weinssen and the Hidden Fence Company.”
“Dear Rich, I have to heartily thank you for your efforts in resolving my roaming Siberian husky problems. Over the last 4 years in 2 separate residences I have spent nearly $7000 on fencing in my 2 homes to enclose my yards in hopes of providing a safe and comfortable haven for my 3 determined and stubborn deer-chasing huskies. They had foiled every attempt I had made shore up my enclosures. They even went through a hot wire made for protecting gardens from deer.
After many 3 a.m. neighborhood tours searching for my wandering pals, and finding them 6 miles away on busy highway 15 late the one morning, as well as having to listen to a humbling lecture from our local police officer determined to deliver his point and fine, I called your office for an appointment. You can imagine embarrassed I was, as a veterinarian standing in pajamas on the side of the road at 9 a.m. next to my happy-go-lucky exhausted huskies sniffing a dead deer, to listen to the officer discuss how I could "allow these innocent dogs (now covered with ticks) to roam free in highway traffic." Please tell me why I waited so long. I have had the fence installed for 9 months now and have had no problems whatsoever even with all the snow this last winter.
Your staff was timely, effective, and demonstrated to us how to make the most of your system. Your many years of experience in your business were truly evident. All of us in the veterinary field know how stubborn and determined huskies are when they see something interesting. In fact, when colleagues hear that I have 3 huskies they ask how many times they have gotten out? My answer is: Multiple times up until 9 months ago. Thank you Hidden Fence! Now my wife and I can sleep and not spend aggravating days and nights discussing how to deal with our dog roaming issues and simply enjoy them with our children.
There is no better sight than seeing my 3-year-old playing with them in my unfenced front yard with all the envious neighborhood dogs coming by on a leash. Free Siberian huskies comfortably contained in an unfenced front yard without the minimal possibility of roaming. That sentence, due to the nature of the husky breed, is an oxymoron. You and your staff helped us make it happen. William, Sasha, and Woody, the most determined and stubborn k-9s to roam the earth, now enjoy life better due to their newfound sensible freedom and truly, so do we. We have never been able to enjoy them as we do now. Eric C. Lindquest DVM
Anant V Joshi, DVM Director, Clark Animal Hospital
I have been a practicing veterinarian since 1992. Siberian Huskies like my own "Blaze" are known to be diggers and escape artists since the call of the wild is really strong in them!
Rich Weinssen's team at Hidden Fence installed their Hidden Fence and also helped train my easily-tempted Husky to stay inside the perimeter regardless of the exciting distractions going on outside the perimeter! These distractions included an excellent Hidden Fence dog and trainer team as well as my normal neighborhood distractions and everything else we could muster.
All containment companies are NOT created equal! Blaze has become much more manageable since his training with the Hidden Fence thanks to the additional exercise and outdoor time. I highly recommend Rich Weinssen and the Hidden Fence Company in Randolph.
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