The HAVEN Journal

Freedom, safely — written down.

Practical guides, honest advice and stories from the people and dogs living with HAVEN every day.

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Dog Owners: Build Working Escape Alerts With a Geofence in 30 Minutes

Setup-first guide for dog owners: configure a geofence, run the repeatable perimeter test routine, and use the 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months training window...

12 Sep 2026 14 min
Dog owner checking live location near doorway

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GPS Dog Collar Privacy: Questions to Ask Before Connecting

Understand which app and service providers handle location information, what they collect and how their policies address access, storage and deletion.

11 Sep 2026 1 min
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Make Keep Out Zones for Dogs Hold: Training First 14 Day Plan

Pair reward based boundary training with GPS or wireless tools. Use a 14 day plan and a 2 hour GPS setup to make keep out zones...

10 Sep 2026 10 min
Owner tracking three dogs along coastal trail

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Planning GPS Boundaries for More Than One Dog

Plan each dog’s collar, training and connected features separately, including the 12-month connected period included with each collar.

9 Sep 2026 1 min
Owner testing GPS dog fence collar

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Restore Your GPS Dog Fence in Under 2 Hours

Step by step GPS dog fence troubleshooting with fast checks to restore your boundary in under 2 hours, plus a 14 day training reset.

8 Sep 2026 8 min
Dog crossing a large rural property

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Protect 5+ Acres Without Trenching: Big Yard Dog Containment

Protect large yards with a property first plan: hybrid GPS boundaries plus roadside fences. Test lines and consider HAVEN Freedom.

7 Sep 2026 10 min
Dog sleeping peacefully during overnight tracking

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Find Health Problems Early: Track Dog Sleep for Dog Owners with HAVEN

Treat your dog's sleep as a vital sign. Use a two week baseline, export vet ready charts, and get consistent tracking with HAVEN Freedom.

6 Sep 2026 12 min
Dog contained beside short pasture fence

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Dog Containment on Acreage: Hybrid GPS + Short Fences, No Subscription

Practical guidance for large-property dog containment: when GPS, buried wire, or a hybrid of short physical fences plus GPS is best. Start with a...

5 Sep 2026 9 min
Dog near a wireless safety boundary

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Avoid Monthly Bills: HAVEN vs Halo vs SpotOn

Compare HAVEN, Halo, and SpotOn to see which best fits your yard, canopy, and ownership timeline.

4 Sep 2026 13 min
Dog and owner testing an open yard boundary

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Choosing a GPS Dog Fence: What to Budget For

Compare the collar purchase, included connected features and possible renewal costs before choosing a GPS boundary system.

3 Sep 2026 1 min
Owner testing dog boundary on a sloped yard

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Choose a Wireless GPS Collar for Hilly Yards With a 14 Day Training Plan

Terrain first guide for hilly yards. When to pick GPS collars vs RF or wired fences, map and test boundaries, and a 14 Day training plan.

2 Sep 2026 11 min
Dog safely leashed beside campsite tent

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Keep Your Dog Safe at the Campsite with a 14 Day Boundary Plan

Follow campsite first safety: learn six foot leash rules, five containment options, a 14 day boundary training plan, and GPS tracking as a recovery backup.

1 Sep 2026 12 min

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Give your dog more freedom to explore — and give yourself the reassurance of knowing they're never far away.