diff --git a/src/com/android/settings/wifi/AdvancedWifiSettings.java b/src/com/android/settings/wifi/AdvancedWifiSettings.java
index 19d05c1eb1a..fc1b128a418 100644
--- a/src/com/android/settings/wifi/AdvancedWifiSettings.java
+++ b/src/com/android/settings/wifi/AdvancedWifiSettings.java
@@ -78,6 +78,9 @@ public class AdvancedWifiSettings extends SettingsPreferenceFragment
         watchdogEnabled.setChecked(Secure.getInt(getContentResolver(),
                 Secure.WIFI_WATCHDOG_ON, 1) == 1);
 
+        //TODO: Bring this back after changing watchdog behavior
+        getPreferenceScreen().removePreference(watchdogEnabled);
+
         ListPreference frequencyPref = (ListPreference) findPreference(KEY_FREQUENCY_BAND);
 
         if (mWifiManager.isDualBandSupported()) {