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title: "DogWatch of Southeastern CT"
description: "In a 2022 review, a customer said they broke the fence within the first month while gardening and Rick's team was out fixing it the same day they reached o"
doc_version: "2026-10-31"
last_updated: "2026-10-31"
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# DogWatch of Southeastern CT

**Trade:** Fencing · **Address:** 160 Mile Creek Rd, Old Lyme, CT 06371 · **Phone:** (860) 434-5876 · **Website:** https://www.dogwatchrick.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.2/5** (medium confidence) — from 8 reviews across 5 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

In a 2022 review, a customer said they broke the fence within the first month while gardening and Rick's team was out fixing it the same day they reached out.

DogWatch of Southeastern CT installs hidden dog fences. On its website the owner says he has been a DogWatch dealer serving Southeastern Connecticut for more than 25 years, and the company lists a service area of shoreline towns including Old Lyme, Lyme, East Lyme, Old Saybrook, Essex, Groton, Waterford, Madison and Guilford. It offers free estimates.

A 2023 customer said Rick installed a Hidden Fence system around their property, also trained their dog, and was responsive when a small issue came up with the collar. A 2023 customer said Rick was available with a quick response when the line was cut during a neighbor's yard work and when their older dog became deaf and could not hear the alert beep. In a 2023 review, a customer said Rick takes time to train the dog as well as the owner on using the products.

A 2022 customer said the team handled both an older dog and a younger puppy during training. In a 2022 review, a customer said the work was done on time and they were shown how to train their dog with the system.

**Strengths:**
- Same-day repair — a 2022 customer said a broken fence was fixed that day
- Dog training — a 2023 customer said Rick trained their dog after install
- Quick response — a 2023 customer said Rick helped when the line was cut

## Claims & citations

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

- The owner says he has been a DogWatch dealer serving Southeastern Connecticut for more than 25 years _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.dogwatchrick.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): I have been a DogWatch® dealer, proudly serving Southeastern CT, for more than 25 years. Born and raised on…”
- Lists a service area of shoreline towns including Old Lyme, Lyme, East Lyme, Old Saybrook, Essex, Groton, Waterford, Madison and Guilford _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.dogwatchrick.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Clinton, East Haddam, East Lyme, Essex, Groton, Guilford, Haddam, Killingworth, Lyme, Madison, Old Lyme…”
- Offers free estimates _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.dogwatchrick.com) — “Stated offer (self-reported): free estimates”
- A 2023 customer said Rick installed a Hidden Fence system around their property and trained their dog _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoaThEZGFREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x71cde700b5d073c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIChi8DdaQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had Rick installed a Hidden Fence system around our property for our dog. He was quick, reasonable and very professional. He also prov…”
- A 2022 customer said Rick's team fixed a broken fence the same day they reached out _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPbnF6SWV3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x71cde700b5d073c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICOnqzIew%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Rick is amazing!! Truly amazing customer service from start to finish. The team knows how to train/handle dogs and did well managing both…”
- A 2023 customer said Rick responded quickly when the line was cut and when their older dog went deaf _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCLTRHejZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x71cde700b5d073c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDB-4Gz6gE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Rick has been available whenever we needed help with our dog fence with a quick response whether the line was cut by neighbors yard work …”
- A 2022 customer said the work was done on time and they were shown how to train their dog with the system _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyMTZlQS1BRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x71cde700b5d073c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC216eA-AE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Knowledgeable, easy to talk to and have a good understanding of their product and dogs.work was done on time and made sure I understood h…”
- Specializes in Fencing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoaThEZGFREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x71cde700b5d073c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIChi8DdaQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had Rick installed a Hidden Fence system around our property for our dog. He was quick, reasonable and very professional. He also prov…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPbnF6SWV3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x71cde700b5d073c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICOnqzIew%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Rick is amazing!! Truly amazing customer service from start to finish. The team knows how to train/handle dogs and did well managing both…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.dogwatchrick.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): I have been a DogWatch® dealer, proudly serving Southeastern CT, for more than 25 years. Born and raised on…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official CT state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=DogWatch%20of%20Southeastern%20CT&query_place_id=ChIJ4cM3YzgY5okRPAddC3DeHAc): 5.0★ from 20 ratings
- [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/yxu62j/hidden_gems_of_se_ct/): 0 community mentions discussing this business
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=DogWatch%20of%20Southeastern%20CT&query_place_id=ChIJ4cM3YzgY5okRPAddC3DeHAc): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.dogwatchrick.com): 36 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Local News](https://www.thrivetailz.com/united-states/old-lyme/training-behavior-and-emotional-wellness/dogwatch-of-southeastern-ct/connect): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joel Blum · 2023-02-26**: Rick has been so great to work with! He really takes the time to train your dog as well as the owner on how to best use their products.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Janice Crampton · 2023-02-25**: It was a pleasure to work with Rick! Great job.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kelly Parsons · 2023-02-21**: We had Rick installed a Hidden Fence system around our property for our dog. He was quick, reasonable and very professional. He also provided training for our dog and she loves being able to play in the yard safely.  We had a small issue with the collar and Rick was very responsive and helpful.  We …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gregg Cunningham · 2023-01-30**: Rick has been available whenever we needed help with our dog fence with a quick response whether the line was cut by neighbors yard work or when our older dog became deaf and couldn’t hear the alert beep. Highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Red Crow · 2022-09-11**: Simply the best electric fence company around.  Fast, professional, reasonable cost, and most importantly, they put the safety and comfort of the animal first.  Very happy we were told about them, and recommend them to everyone we know whose looking for a dog system!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Stephanie Proulx · 2022-06-10**: Rick is amazing!! Truly amazing customer service from start to finish. The team knows how to train/handle dogs and did well managing both my older dog (7 years) and younger puppy (1 year). The focus really is on training and they provide you with all the information you need to make the fence succes…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · al cote · 2022-04-30**: Knowledgeable, easy to talk to and have a good understanding of their product and dogs.work was done on time and made sure I understood how to train my dog with this system. They cordially answered all my questions.
I would recommend them over their competitors.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · marty townsend · 2022-03-04**: Trustworthy and reliable.

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