# DogWatch of Cape Cod

**Trade:** Fencing · **Part of:** DogWatch · **Phone:** (774) 552-3446 · **Website:** https://www.dogwatchcapecod.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.4/5** (medium confidence) — from 74 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 20 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

On Google, Dog Watch of Cape Cod holds a 5-star average across 147 ratings — a striking run for a company that doesn't build fences you can see. It's an authorized DogWatch dealership installing and repairing hidden, underground electronic containment fences for dogs and cats around Cape Cod, and the Better Business Bureau lists it under Fence Contractors with an A+ grade, though the company hasn't sought BBB accreditation.

The reviews from 2021 through 2026 tell a consistent story. A dog chews through a spot in the buried wire, a landscaping crew nicks the line, or a root grows into it, and someone from the company is out within days — sometimes the same day for a real scare — to trace the break and re-splice it. Ed, Marie and Marshall are the names that keep recurring, on both new installs and repair calls, and reviewers describe clear scheduling calls, technicians who show up when promised, and hands-on training so a new or nervous dog actually learns where the flagged boundary is. In the past six months alone, twenty new reviews have landed and none are negative. A handful of 2025 reviews mention the business changing ownership, and the same names keep turning up afterward doing the same kind of attentive repair work, so the handover doesn't come across as a dip in service.

One thing worth asking about before booking: a June 2026 reviewer, otherwise satisfied with the scheduling and the repair itself, noted that the price of a service call has climbed sharply lately — worth pinning down what a visit costs before the truck rolls.

This fits a Cape Cod or South Shore household that wants a dog to run loose in the yard without a visible fence, not someone shopping for a wood or vinyl fence installer. Given how often the same few technicians and the same careful troubleshooting show up across five years of reviews, confirming current pricing is the main thing left to check before calling.

**Strengths:**
- Fast repair response — technicians trace and fix broken buried wires within days
- Recurring named techs — Ed, Marie and Marshall show up across years of reviews
- Effective pet training — hands-on boundary training included with every install

**Concerns:**
- Rising service pricing — one reviewer flagged a recent repair-cost increase

**Where sources disagree:**
- BBB's contact field still lists Randall Hoyte as owner, while the company's own site and 2025-2026 reviews describe Ed (with Marie and Marshall on staff) running the business after an ownership change — likely a stale BBB record rather than a different business.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Google shows a 5-star average across 147 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=DogWatch%20of%20Cape%20Cod&query_place_id=ChIJazIB5Lgy-4kReYMnoGpGQUI) — “Google: 5★ from 147 ratings”
- BBB lists the business under Fence Contractors with an A+ grade despite no accreditation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/marstons-mills/profile/fence-contractors/dog-watch-of-cape-cod-0021-433964) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/marstons-mills/profile/fence-contractors/dog-watch-of-cape-cod-0021-433964) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Fence Contractors”
- Fast repair turnaround for broken buried-wire breaks, including same-day emergency response _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21vd2VYZzRlSFk0UnpCWmRubE1abUUzVUUwMFJGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4241466aa0278379!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmoweXg4eHY4RzBZdnlMZmE3UE00RFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Maria was very responsive to my request for service, and I was kept completely informed as to expected arrival time (as Rt 6 and 6a where…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21keFJtaEllV3B2YlcxVFVrTlJNa0pqYm5kcmJWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4241466aa0278379!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmdxRmhIeWpvbW1TUkNRMkJjbndrbVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great experience with DogWatch. Marshall quickly diagnosed a damaged line from an overgrown root system and fixed the line promptly.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4TFV5MUlXVzEzTFVGTlRubEpSVlU1YjJzMlFYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4241466aa0278379!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkxLUy1IWW13LUFNTnlJRVU5b2s2QXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We received immediate attention after having a scare at our home with an animal encounter. Within hours of our call, they were at our hom…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25ZNGNsVXliR2N4TUVWM1FVOWpSblZwV0VoNGRGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4241466aa0278379!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnY4clUybGcxMEV3QU9jRnVpWEh4dFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ed from DogWatch was great. We had a broken in ground dog fence buried under a mass of bushes. He  found the problem  rewired and reburie…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xrMGVURmxWMEZUZGtGdlowYzJVRXQzWDFOcVQyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4241466aa0278379!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlk0eTFlV0FTdkFvZ0c2UEt3X1NqT2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dog watch perimeter fencing excellent immediate emergency service Ed saved the day. Thank Yoi”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aUlZqaGxXbGhrYzBoakxXNUZUbWQzUldSUlYzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4241466aa0278379!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZRVjhlWlhkc0hjLW5FTmd3RWRRV3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They did an excellent job finding two breaks in our wore and making a fast repair. Much quicker than I expected!”
- Named technicians Ed, Marie and Marshall recur across years of reviews for both installs and repairs _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOVldEaFhNREZHZDBjMFdFZFBWWE5HZEVWS1FrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4241466aa0278379!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNVWDhXMDFGd0c0WEdPVXNGdEVKQkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ed did a great job revamping and upgrading our existing Dogwatch fence after major home renovations. Very knowledgeable about the system …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2sxd1dHTXhTakowTkhrMlltMHRlV1ZNV1VGV2VtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4241466aa0278379!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk1wWGMxSjJ0NHk2Ym0teWVMWUFWemc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ed and Marie were so easy to work with.  Installation and training went smoothly and Ed's training was extremely helpful.  Highly recomme…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGRlUwVmxhR0p2YkROTVMyZzRZWGwyUkRseE5VRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4241466aa0278379!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjFFU0VlaGJvbDNMS2g4YXl2RDlxNUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Marie and Ed were super responsive. Excellent experience! We have a happy dog.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21KYWNHMUhZbWh5T0dWSWJtNU5iWFEzZEhBMlpuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4241466aa0278379!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmJacG1HYmhyOGVIbm5NbXQ3dHA2Znc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Marshal did an excellent job.  He Tested and Replaced  non functioning transmitter and receiver and found faulty  wire sections that had …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2swNU1HazBhbUkxUVc1d1NIRnlXVXR1YlZNMlNXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4241466aa0278379!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk05MGk0amI1QW5wSHFyWUtubVM2SWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I can't speak highly enough of Ed and his team at DogWatch of Cape Cod. We just moved into the area and were able to get a very quick app…”
- Hands-on pet training included with installs is repeatedly praised as effective _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2sxd1dHTXhTakowTkhrMlltMHRlV1ZNV1VGV2VtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4241466aa0278379!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk1wWGMxSjJ0NHk2Ym0teWVMWUFWemc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ed and Marie were so easy to work with.  Installation and training went smoothly and Ed's training was extremely helpful.  Highly recomme…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t3eFRWRnpSMnQ0YkU1eExYSmlNVTFtY0RKQ1VGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4241466aa0278379!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkwxTVFzR2t4bE5xLXJiMU1mcDJCUFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ DogWatch Cape Cod was a pleasure to work with. They communicated with us clearly, showed up when they said they would and did a very nice…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25rdE9VdGlTa3BsY0V0RVpEQm1NRVpEZVRKcVdYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4241466aa0278379!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnktOUtiSkplcEtEZDBmMEZDeTJqWXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Exceptional service. Repairs were done efficiently. Owner and puppy were trained to use a collar and recognize flags. The person who came…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyenFiRGdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4241466aa0278379!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC2zqbDggE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Our DogWatch fence was life-changing ... for my family and our two dogs. We had to do something because one of our dogs went into a neigh…”
- Reviews from 2025 describe the business changing ownership, with the same staff continuing service afterward _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214WVMzWm5WMmx1TW01a05FZHBPRFJsTmxBelFuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4241466aa0278379!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmxYS3ZnV2luMm5kNEdpODRlNlAzQnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dogwatch was recently bought by another person and servicesthe cape still.
I was called by Marie who was helpful in answering all my ques…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tad1ZsSXdaM1JSTFhWMmJqaHhXRTVVVERKbk1HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4241466aa0278379!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkZwVlIwZ3RRLXV2bjhxWE5UTDJnMGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dog Watch has changed ownership. They are very pleasant people. Really loved the tech, Marshall. He did a great job in a short time. Pric…”
- One reviewer reported the cost of a repair visit had increased dramatically recently _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21kRFprY3pWM0U1UlRGamRGSnVWbTFpWTBkbWMyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4241466aa0278379!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmdDZkczV3E5RTFjdFJuVm1iY0dmc2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “4★ Called and was able to get an appointment to fix our fence in a reasonable amount of time.   They communicated clearly about arrival time…”
- Replaced a customer's damaged collar hardware under warranty, charging only shipping _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21FelRqVXdVMUV4YUVvNFZVeEtkak5oYzNSVlNsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4241466aa0278379!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmEzTjUwU1ExaEo4VUxKdjNhc3RVSlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I just had the most lovely experience !  The dog's cloth collar neded replaced.  In attempting to remove the electronic receiver I stripp…”
- 74 reviews from 2021-2026 across 4 sources, nearly all 5-star, with 20 recent reviews and none negative in the last six months _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=DogWatch%20of%20Cape%20Cod&query_place_id=ChIJazIB5Lgy-4kReYMnoGpGQUI) — “Google: 5★ from 147 ratings”
- Specializes in Fencing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/marstons-mills/profile/fence-contractors/dog-watch-of-cape-cod-0021-433964) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Fence Contractors”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t3eFRWRnpSMnQ0YkU1eExYSmlNVTFtY0RKQ1VGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4241466aa0278379!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkwxTVFzR2t4bE5xLXJiMU1mcDJCUFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ DogWatch Cape Cod was a pleasure to work with. They communicated with us clearly, showed up when they said they would and did a very nice…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25ZNGNsVXliR2N4TUVWM1FVOWpSblZwV0VoNGRGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4241466aa0278379!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnY4clUybGcxMEV3QU9jRnVpWEh4dFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ed from DogWatch was great. We had a broken in ground dog fence buried under a mass of bushes. He  found the problem  rewired and reburie…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=DogWatch%20of%20Cape%20Cod&query_place_id=ChIJazIB5Lgy-4kReYMnoGpGQUI): 5.0★ from 147 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=DogWatch%20of%20Cape%20Cod&query_place_id=ChIJazIB5Lgy-4kReYMnoGpGQUI): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/marstons-mills/profile/fence-contractors/dog-watch-of-cape-cod-0021-433964): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.dogwatchcapecod.com): 25 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Carolyn Kemp · 2026-08-19**: Ed did a great job revamping and upgrading our existing Dogwatch fence after major home renovations. Very knowledgeable about the system and how it works best on our property.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lesley Bouvier · 2026-08-12**: amazing customer service. strong care and concern for our dogs.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Penny Morris · 2026-07-22**: Ed and Marie were so easy to work with.  Installation and training went smoothly and Ed's training was extremely helpful.  Highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kim Snyder · 2026-07-09**: John was here on time. He was courteous, friendly, and helpful. He discovered the problem almost immediately. He certainly is an asset to your company. Kim S.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Richard Hobson · 2026-06-25**: John got the work done in a short amount of time and everything was done perfectly. Absolutely professional in every regard
- **4/5 · Google Reviews · Jim Fitzpatrick · 2026-06-17**: Called and was able to get an appointment to fix our fence in a reasonable amount of time.   They communicated clearly about arrival times, showed up on time, did good work, but the cost has dramatically increased recently.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Julie Karcher · 2026-06-15**: Marie and Ed were super responsive. Excellent experience! We have a happy dog.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · JC Hildebrandt · 2026-06-04**: DogWatch Cape Cod was a pleasure to work with. They communicated with us clearly, showed up when they said they would and did a very nice job installing our invisible fence - and our yard isn’t what someone would call easy to navigate. Now it is up to us and our pup to put it to proper use!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Robert Bourgoin · 2026-06-04**: Ed from DogWatch was great. We had a broken in ground dog fence buried under a mass of bushes. He  found the problem  rewired and reburied the  new line.  Now our dog is happy and so are we.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Elizabeth Gadoury · 2026-05-21**: We received immediate attention after having a scare at our home with an animal encounter. Within hours of our call, they were at our home checking all the equipment and collars to be sure that our dogs were safe. We were educated on all the specifics and tested our dogs awareness of the underground…

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