DogWatch of the Shenandoah Valley By Mike Reisenberg

08/12/2024

Is your dog tired of the same-old-same-old in the treat department? 😑

Here’s a SUPER EASY, delicious frozen yogurt you can make at home that will both satisfy your pup and keep them occupied for a little while! 🍦

08/09/2024

Dogs have a habit of getting into things they aren’t supposed to. 🗑️

DogWatch® Indoor Wireless Pet Fences keep your pets away from areas they shouldn’t be… like in the garbage. 😬

Give us a call to create your pet-free zone today!

08/05/2024

So many of my customers say DogWatch is the best thing they ever purchased for their dog.

08/04/2024

My art at Mash*ta, my son's Harrisonburg restaurant. If you are near Harrisonburg and haven't tried Mash*ta, you're missing out on fantastic food. His menu of Korean-inspired and locally sourced offerings has received rave reviews.

This month's featured artist is my dad, Mike Reisenberg ()! We had an issue with our scheduled artist enduring some health problems, so we wish them the best and thank Mike for stepping into their shoes!

My dad has been an artist his whole life, walking the traditional routes of drawing and painting, and now utilizing modern technology to expedite the creative process and to ensure a more cost friendly means of enjoying art in your own home! His selected works include a few abstracts, digital paintings, and digital reproductions, and his show has some of my favorite pieces (some of which are hanging in my own home as prints!). Interested in owning his work, or any other work exhibited by our artists? Ask how to purchase them right off our wall! We want to give artists a platform to earn income, feature their work, and make our space look dope, month after month.

We are still looking to fill some monthly slots for 2025! Send us an email with the subject "Featured Artist" to be considered!

You can check out his website at reisenbergstudios.com

08/03/2024

Are you on the fence about a self-installed or wireless GPS fence versus a professionally-installed dog fence system? 🤔

When it comes to the safety of your pets, you can never be too careful. Here are the benefits of having a hidden electronic fence installed by a DogWatch® professional. 🙌

Click on the link in our bio to learn more or give us a call today! 🐾👍

07/31/2024

Ever heard of a Cheagle? What about a Schnoodle? Or maybe a Muggin? In honor of (July 31st), check out this tribute to our favorite mixed breed dogs names, and share your favorite unique mutts in the comments! 🐕💚

Ever heard of a Horgi? What about a Cheagle? Or how about a Schnoodle? All three of these are names of mixed breed dogs! We're celebrating National Mutt Day (July 31st and December 2nd) with this tribute to our favorite mixed breed dogs names. Check it out, and tell us all about your favorite "mutt"

07/25/2024

Barking is normal, but some dogs bark too much, which can definitely interfere with a calm home. 🐶

The BarkCollar™ is designed to change your dog’s barking behavior, delivering a vibration or a stimulation at a level that is just enough to distract your dog and break the barking cycle.

Give us a call today to learn more, and restore the peace and quiet. 🙌

07/22/2024

Don’t forget that when you’re walking your dog during the warmer months, they don’t have the same protection on their feet that you do! 🌞🐶

Make sure to check the temperature before you head outside. If it’s too hot, keep walks short and stick to grassy areas. Do your best to take long walks during the cooler parts of the day such as early morning or evening. 🌙

If your pup has cracked or damaged paws from exposure, consider a paw balm, like Mushers or Bag Balm to help moisturize, heal, and protect paw pads. 🐾

07/19/2024

Are you tired of your dog pulling on their leash?

The SideWalker® Leash Trainer from DogWatch can help. It's a unique training collar with a “self-teaching” design that trains your dog to walk side-by-side with you without pulling on the leash.

Give us a call today to learn more about the SideWalker and our other electronic dog training collars, and start enjoying your walks again! 👍

07/12/2024

Toxic blue-green algae has poisoned pets in two states this summer. Here's what you need to know to keep your pet safe from this dangerous and sometimes deadly bacteria.

You may have seen stories in the news recently about dogs who suddenly died after swimming in lakes, ponds or rivers containing blue-green algae. To avoid a similar tragedy happening to your pet, we've compiled the following information about this poisonous algae and what you can do to protect your

07/09/2024

Is your dog an expert escape artist? Well, we've got the smart solution. 🐶

A DogWatch® Hidden Fence gives your dog the freedom to roam, sniff, roll around, fetch, chase and play all day in your yard - while also giving you peace of mind that they'll STAY in your yard. No more chasing your dog from house to house!

👉 LONGEST battery life in the industry
👉 Advanced safety features
👉 Expert, pet-friendly training
👉 The best warranty in the industry
👉 Support from LOCAL Dealers and more!

Click on the link in our bio to keep your dog where they're supposed to be. 👍

06/29/2024

DogWatch® collars stand up to all forms of precipitation and moisture wherever you go. That includes on a river, in a lake, or at the beach! 😎

Conquer rain, snow, and whatever else comes your way with DogWatch®.

06/28/2024

If your dog is joining your Independence Day celebrations next week, you’ll want to make sure you’re ready to keep them safe. To help, here's our guide to a safe, dog-friendly Fourth of July! 🐕🇺🇸


The ultimate summer holiday is finally here, your party or travel plans are booked, and you are ready for a weekend of lawn games, parties, fireworks, and cookouts. If your dog is joining your celebration, you'll want to make sure you're equipped to keep them safe before you fire up the grill and

06/19/2024

DOGWATCH FM eliminates the problems that plague AM invisible and GPS fences. No ghost shocks, no prolonged corrections, no short-life dead batteries.

06/19/2024

Here are the common signs of heat stroke in dogs and how to prevent it. 🐾

Heat stroke, or hyperthermia, happens when your dog’s internal temperature rises above their normal 103°. A temperature of 106° results in heat stroke and anything over 107° can mean organ failure and even death.

Share with your fellow pet parents, and help keep pets safe this summer!

06/14/2024

Looking for the perfect book for a relaxing summer weekend? You're in luck - our annual Summer Reading for Dog Lovers is back! 🌞📚🐶

Check it out, and tell us your favorite books about dogs in the comments. 👇

Are you a dog lover looking for your next great summer beach read? Check out the 2024 edition of our annual Summer Reading List for Dog Lovers. Enjoy, and happy reading! Dogland: Passion, Glory, and Lots of Slobber at the Westminster Dog Show by Tommy Tomlinson The annual Westminster Kennel C

06/12/2024

Take summer to the next level, with the BigLeash® Remote Trainer from DogWatch! 😎🐾

☀️ 15 training levels to accommodate the needs of any dog
☀️ ½ mile range to provide your dog the freedom they crave
☀️ Connect two dogs for simultaneous training
☀️ Comes with a rechargeable battery to keep you on the trail.

Call us today to learn more!

06/05/2024

Water is vital to maintaining your four-legged family member’s body and mind, but many dogs don’t get enough water, making dehydration a common and potentially dangerous condition. 💧🐕

Here are some easy ways to keep them hydrated during the warm weather ahead. ☀️

Water is vital to maintaining your four-legged family member’s body and mind, but many dogs don’t get enough water, making dehydration a common and potentially dangerous condition. Keeping your four-legged family member hydrated helps them regulate their body temperature, keep their energy level...

05/31/2024

Hound dogs are high-energy pups with a high prey drive and a propensity for exploring. 🐾

A Hidden Fence from DogWatch® is a great way to ensure that your hound dog stays safely on your property. 👍

Give us a call today to learn more about keeping your hound dog safe at home. 👏

05/27/2024

I want to offer a couple of reminders this Memorial Day. Our Soldiers have fought and died for one overriding concept that separates America from every other country: personal Liberty and Freedom. If another country enjoys these God-given rights, it is because of the American Soldier's willingness to give their lives. Tyranny would soon erase personal Freedom and Liberty if it could.

05/24/2024

DON'T BE FOOLED
GPS, Wireless, and AM Invisible Fences Don't Protect your Pet

05/23/2024

The MB-1 Indoor/Outdoor Wireless Dog Fence from DogWatch® is the perfect solution for keeping your pet safe - wherever you go! The MB-1 keeps your pets away from places they aren’t supposed to be, like kitchen counters, trash cans, garden beds, litter boxes, new furniture, and more! 🐶👍

👉 Waterproof for year-round protection
👉 Wireless and portable
👉 Rechargeable battery that saves you money
👉 Customizable boundaries to fit you and your pet's needs

Give us a call or visit our website to create your pet-free area today!

05/20/2024

JOIN ME TOMORROW ON WSVA AS WE TALK ABOUT HIKING WITH YOUR PET

DogWatch dealer since 1992

05/20/2024

Happy ! 🐶

Make sure to celebrate the rescue dog in your life, volunteer, or consider adopting.

Here are 7 benefits to adopting a rescue pup! 

Three million adoptable dogs enter shelters across the United States each year, making overpopulation a serious issue. Unfortunately, this means many lost, abandoned, rescued, or stray pets who find their way to a shelter are in danger of euthanasia to combat the staggering overpopulation. These

05/17/2024

Inventor of the P**p Knife...
I love reading about other people's lives. We all have at least one memorable story, but most of us don't take the time to write it down.
This guy had a great many stories and a movie should be made of his life.
Danish Arctic explorer Peter Freuchen with his first wife, Navarana Mequpaluk in 1912. She would pass away from the Spanish Flu in 1921.

Freuchen went on to participate in several Arctic explorations, one including a 1,000 mile dogsled trip across Greenland. Freuchen also wrote more than a dozen books (fiction and non-fiction), participated in the Danish resistance against Germany during World War 2, and was imprisoned by the N***s and sentenced to death, but he managed to escape to Sweden. He eventually came to Hollywood and worked as a consultant and scriptwriter, but also starred in the Oscar-winning movie "Eskimo" (1933). In 1956, he won $64,000 on "The $64,000 Question", an American quiz show.

But perhaps his most famous feat was barely escaping death when he once got trapped in a snow cave due to the warmth generated by his own breath, which created an impassable frozen crust that blocked the entrance.

He writes about the experience in one of his memoirs: “What a way to die…I gave up once more and let the hours pass without another move. But I recovered my strength while I rested, and my morale improved. I was alive, after all. I had not eaten for hours, but my digestion felt all right. I got a new idea! I had often seen a dog’s dung in the sled track and had noticed that it would freeze as solid as a rock. Would not the cold have the same effect on human discharge? Repulsive as the thought was, I decided to try the experiment. I moved my bowels, and from the excrement, I managed to fashion a chisel-like instrument, which I left to freeze…I was patient. I did not want to risk breaking my new tool by using it too soon…At last, I decided to try my chisel, and it worked!”

While he managed to escape, he was forced to amputate several of his toes and eventually lost his left foot entirely to frostbite.

In 1957, Freuchen died of a heart attack.

05/16/2024

It’s that time of year again. Shedding season! 😬 Here are some hacks to combat those fur-related messes and keep your pup clean, healthy and happy. 🐶👍

During the spring, dogs shed their winter coat as their summer coat comes in to adapt to the changing temperature and prepare for what’s ahead. They lose any damaged hair and grow new, healthy hair to protect their skin. This hair dump is even more dramatic for dogs with double coats and can leave...