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  • Page 1 OPERATING GUIDE PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING...
  • Page 2 • If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian. avoided, could result in harm to your dog. • For additional information on bed sores and pressure necrosis, please visit www.sportdog.com. NOTICE is used to address safe use practices not related to personal injury.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    To get the most protection out of your 2 year warranty, please register your product within 30 days at www.sportdog.com. By registering you’ll enjoy the product’s full warranty and, should you ever need to call the Customer Care Center, we’ll be able to help you faster.
  • Page 4: How The System Works

    ™ ™ Containment and Contain + Train modes, the system works by producing a radio signal from the Fence Transmitter through up to 8,600 REMOTE TRANSMITTER: Transmits the radio signal to the Collar Receiver. It feet of Boundary Wire. The Boundary Wire is buried or attached to a fixed object to enclose the dog’s Boundary Area. You temporarily is DryTek - waterproof and submersible to 25 feet.
  • Page 5: Prepare The Collar Receiver

    Level 1 and only increase if your dog does not respond to the static stimulation. CHANGING THE STIMULATION (TRAINING) Static stimulation level, tone, and vibration are controlled by the Remote Transmitter when the unit is in Training and Contain + Train modes (see STEPS 4 -5).
  • Page 6: Prepare The Remote Transmitter

    • Batteries should never be removed from the battery compartment for charging. • Risk of explosion if batteries are charged in areas with high temperature (113° F+ / 45° C+). Recharging the battery outside of this temperature range can cause the battery to overheat, explode, or catch fire. 1-800-732-0144 WWW.SPORTDOG.COM...
  • Page 7: Fit The Collar Receiver

    At this point, the remote trainer portion of your Contain + Train system is ready to use. The Transmitter is factory set to mode 1, but you 1. With the Collar Receiver turned on, in Training mode, and properly fit to your dog, set the Remote Transmitter’s Intensity Dial at may wish to change the mode to fit your situation.
  • Page 8: Program The Remote Transmitter

    Vibe if V/T on dial Vibe if V/T on dial Vibe if V/T on dial from the factory. The Contain + Train system has the flexibility to program two or more Remote Transmitters to the same ID Code, Continuous stimulation Momentary stimulation allowing them to both control one Collar Receiver.
  • Page 9: Sample Layouts

    • The Collar Receiver can be activated inside the house if the Boundary Wire runs along the outside wall of the house. If this occurs, remove your dog’s Collar Receiver before bringing him inside, decrease the range using the Range Adjuster, or consider an alternative layout. 1-800-732-0144 WWW.SPORTDOG.COM...
  • Page 10: Position The Boundary Wire

    Protection Kit protects the system against surges that travel through the power source and/or the Boundary Wire. If you use a Surge Protection Kit, the Ground Wire must be removed from the Fence Transmitter. The Surge Protection Kit utilizes a ground connection separate from the Fence Transmitter. 1-800-732-0144 WWW.SPORTDOG.COM...
  • Page 11: Set The Boundary Width And Test The Collar Receiver

    TO ATTACH THE BOUNDARY WIRE TO AN EXISTING FENCE (14A) The Collar Receiver SHOULDN’T be on your dog when the system is tested. Your dog may receive an unintended correction. The Boundary Wire of the SportDOG ™ Brand Contain + Train ™...
  • Page 12: Place The Boundary Flags

    4. Repeat this process at the same Boundary Flag until your dog resists going into the Stimulation Zone. 5. Aim to master 3-4 Boundary Flags per session. Make this FUN! Praise your dog if he quickly retreats or resists going into the Stimulation Zone. 1-800-732-0144 WWW.SPORTDOG.COM...
  • Page 13: Days 2 Thru 4 - Continue Boundary Flag Awareness

    • Create distractions to tempt your dog to enter the Warning and Stimulation Zones, such as: - Have a family member cross from inside the Boundary Area to outside of it. - Throw a ball outside of the Boundary Area. - Have a neighbor walk their dog outside of the Boundary Area. 1-800-732-0144 WWW.SPORTDOG.COM...
  • Page 14: Accessories

    Trainer and want to make it a Contain + and Wire and Flag Kit (SDF-WF). See STEP 6 for matching the Contain + Train Collar Receiver to your *Be sure your in-ground loop system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges. Article 810 of the National Train system? existing Remote Transmitter.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    • Make sure the Remote Transmitter has been charged. The Remote Transmitter will charge in 2 5. Set the Range Adjuster Knob to 10 and the static stimulation level to 2 or above in Containment or Contain + Train modes.
  • Page 16: Test Light

    2. Hold the Test Light Contacts to the Contact Points. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. 3. If in Training or Contain + Train ™...
  • Page 17: Warranty

    This Product has the benefit of a limited manufacturer’s warranty. Complete details of the warranty applicable to this Product and its terms can be found at www.sportdog.com and/or are available by contacting your local Customer Care Centre. Canada – Radio Systems Corporation, 10427 PetSafe Way, Knoxville, TN 37932 USA Australia/New Zealand –...
  • Page 18: Mounting Template

    MOUNTING TEMPLATE LAYOUT GRID 1-800-732-0144 WWW.SPORTDOG.COM...
  • Page 19 SPORTDOG.COM SDF :: WF WIRE & FLAG KIT SDF :: T FENCE TRANSMITTER SDF ::CTR ADD-A-DOG COLLAR RECEIVER ™ GEAR THE WAY YOU’D DESIGN IT ©2017 RADIO SYSTEMS CORPORATION Radio Systems Corporation • 10427 PetSafe Way • Knoxville, TN 37932 • 1-800-732-0144...

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