HIDDEN FENCE INSTALLATION Installation Basics The fence is created by burying a wire in your yard. Your DogWatch Dealer will work with you to establish the best configuration for you, your dog and your yard. Containment Area: Full Yard Designated "Keep Out" Areas: Pool, Play Area, Garden...
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Your Hidden Fence Transmitter is mounted on a wall near a power outlet. The Transmitter is connected to your boundary wire through a surge protector (as shown below) which prevents lightning power surges from damaging your system. System 1200 Transmitter Inside Wall Outside Wall...
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Range Control on the transmitter. The recommended signal range (on each side of the wire) is 6-10 feet. Your DogWatch Dealer will adjust the range according to the personality and traits of your dog. Consult your DogWatch Dealer...
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Insert battery POSITIVE end down Insert battery NEGATIVE end down IMPORTANT: The use of any battery other than a battery authorized by DogWatch Inc. can cause erratic operation of the receiver collar and could cause permanent damage. The use of any unauthorized battery will void the Warranty on the receiver collar.
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The contact posts must touch the skin for the dog to feel the correction. Your DogWatch Dealer will determine the correct contact posts based on your dog’s coat, neck shape, and skin sensitivity. In certain cases, your Dealer may recommend clipping some of the hair around the contact posts so that they can touch the skin more easily.
Audible Only. levels of correction Your DogWatch Dealer will start the training on the appropriate level according to your dog’s personality and traits. As training continues and your dog adjusts to the Hidden Fence, the settings may need to be adjusted.
• Is the boundary wire unplugged? • Is the boundary wire broken? The Training Guide and additional Troubleshooting Tips are available from your DogWatch Dealer or at: www.dogwatch com/customer-resources ***Important*** Never change the Receiver settings when your dog is wearing the receiver collar.
(c) Mail product, insurance and postage prepaid, to your authorized DogWatch Dealer or DogWatch Inc. DogWatch Inc.’s sole liability under this Warranty will be to repair or replace, at its option, any product or part which DogWatch Inc. determines to be defective. In no event will DogWatch Inc.
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WARNINGS: YOU MUST TRAIN YOUR DOG IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR DEALER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM TO BE EFFECTIVE. THE SYSTEM IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE WITH DOGS WITH A HISTORY OF AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR. BY SIGNING THE DEALER ORDER FORM, CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEIR DOG(S) HAVE NO SUCH HISTORY.
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DogWatch, DogWatch logos, Performance Series, SafeLink, FastReact, AutoMemory, and It’s All About Your Dog are registered trademarks of DogWatch Inc. DogWatch Hidden Fence, DogWatch SmartFencing, DogWatch receiver collar, Pet-Friendly, PowerPak, Surrounding Pets With Freedom Since 1990, Simply The Best...No Getting Around It and Smart Products for Today’s Pets are Trademarks of DogWatch Inc.
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