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DogWatch BigLeash Owner's Manual

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BigLeash
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REMOTE TRAINER
At DogWatch, "It's all about your dog."
™
Whether you own one of our BigLeash
Remote Trainers or one of our great Hidden Fence products, you can be assured
that you have purchased the most technologically advanced pet containment and
pet training products available.
Our extensive research and testing has resulted
in products that are safe for your pet while helping
you keep your pet safe.
Because of our commitment to excellence and value,
Consumer Digest has awarded our Hidden Fence
products with a "Best Buy" rating every year since 1998.
DogWatch
®
offers a full range of solutions for pet containment and training. Our
Hidden Fences contain your dog in your yard and can keep him out of areas that
are "off limits", such as your garden or swimming pool. And our BigLeash Remote
Trainer is a safe, effective and pet-friendly way to help train your dog to respond to
your commands and eliminate undesirable behaviors.
We also have indoor systems that work throughout your home to keep your dog off
couches and countertops, out of the trash, etc. — you name it.
To make sure that you get the most from your BigLeash Remote Trainer, please
follow the instructions outlined in this manual.
If you have any questions, please visit our website at: www.dogwatch.com,
or call Customer Service at 1-800-793-3436, M-F, 9
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Summary of Contents for DogWatch BigLeash

  • Page 1 Hidden Fences contain your dog in your yard and can keep him out of areas that are “off limits”, such as your garden or swimming pool. And our BigLeash Remote Trainer is a safe, effective and pet-friendly way to help train your dog to respond to your commands and eliminate undesirable behaviors.
  • Page 2 • Repair work not covered under the warranty is subject to cost for parts, labor and shipping. Battery Replacement For battery replacement, please mail your BigLeash product to: DogWatch Inc., 10 Michigan Drive, Natick, MA 01760 ®...
  • Page 3 Customer Service at 800-793-3436, x622. DogWatch, DogWatch logos, It’s All About Your Dog, Surrounding Pets With Freedom Since 1990 and Simply The Best... No Getting Around It! and SafeLink are Registered Tademarks of DogWatch, Inc. The BigLeash, BigLeash and Big Results Are Close at Hand are Trademarks of DogWatch, Inc.
  • Page 4 ....... Owner’s Guide ™ ® ........
  • Page 5 (INSIDE FRONT COVER)

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Getting the Most From Your B Remote Trainer ..........10 EASH Obedience Training ....................11 Getting Started on a Traditional Leash..............11 Behavior Training......................12 Getting Started on a BIGLEASH ................12 Examples of Specific Behaviors ................13 Barking ........................13 Digging ........................13 Jumping Up ......................13 Jumping on Furniture....................13 Chewing........................14...

  • Page 7: Important Safeguards

    Be consistent with your dog. Inconsistent commands (verbal and non-verbal) will be confusing to your dog and will make training more difficult. In the event your training product requires servicing, please contact DogWatch Customer Service at 1-800-793-3436 . Attempting to service the system yourself may invalidate the warranty.

  • Page 8: Transmitter Features

    A lanyard is supplied with each transmitter. Antenna/Range Information Your BIGLEASH Remote Trainer provides up to a ½ mile range. How you hold the transmitter may affect the range. For maximum range hold the transmitter away from your body with the antenna pointed toward the sky.

  • Page 9: Lcd Display

    orrect Transmitter Position Incorrect Transmitter Position Hold the transmitter away from your body Pointing the transmitter antenna toward with the antenna up for maximum range. your pet will reduce the signal range. LCD Display The LCD display on your transmitter lets you know your system is operating properly.

  • Page 10: Intensity Levels

    4. Correction Levels The correction levels can be adjusted up or Use the L and M buttons down, 0-10, by pressing the correction level to the right of the LCD adjustment buttons. display to adjust the correction level. Start at 1 and gradually increase the level until you get the correct response from your dog.

  • Page 11: Turning The Trainer On/Off

    Turning the Transmitter and Receiver “ ” “ ” Both the transmitter and receiver must be turned “on” to operate. To turn the transmitter and receiver “on” or “off”, hold the transmitter and receiver next to one another aligning the markers (indicated below) and slide the markers past each other along the seams.

  • Page 12: Receiver Features

    The BIG LEASH Receiver Collar Receiver Features The BigLeash collar is waterproof for all-weather, year-round use. Adjusting the Receiver Collar Proper collar fit is important for successful training. Tighten the buckle so the stainless steel contact posts fit snuggly against •...

  • Page 13: General Training Considerations

    General Training Considerations Your Dog’s Response To Stimulation Stimulation (the correction from the dog’s collar) has been a safe and effective • part of dog training for over forty years. All dogs respond differently when they feel a mild stimulation. Some dogs may demonstrate little, if any, reaction, while others may yelp or jump back.

  • Page 14: Training Basics

    Training Basics Training is a method of changing your dog’s behavior. If used properly your BIG LEASH remote trainer will help you communicate more effectively with your dog. Preparing to Train Fitting the Receiver Collar Before you begin training, be sure the receiver collar fits properly. •...

  • Page 15: Getting The Most From Your Big Leash Remote Trainer

    Getting the Most From Your BIG LEASH Remote Trainer Appropriate and Proper Use Training is a method of changing your dog’s behavior. Used properly, your remote trainer can be a very effective training tool. It can help control behavior; assist in creating desired behaviors; or help extinguish unwanted behavior.

  • Page 16: Obedience Training

    ‘come’. When you tell your dog to ‘sit’ he should stay until you give him a different • command. HE SUCCESS OF ALL TRAINING REQUIRES REPETITION CONSISTENCY PATIENCE AND A LOT OF PRAISE www.dogwatch.com...

  • Page 17: Behavior Training

    Field Trial Training and Hunting Dogs This Owner’s Guide provides general training examples for common behaviors. The BIGLEASH Remote Trainer is also appropriate for Field Trial Training and Hunting Dogs. There are many books and online guides which cover these topics...

  • Page 18: Examples Of Specific Behaviors

    Examples of Specific Behaviors Training Methods There are several training appoaches used by professional dog trainers. When using a remote trainer, some trainers advocate preceeding the correction with a voice command and/or audible warning; others believe that some behaviors are eliminated more effectively if there is no preceeding verbal command or audible warning.

  • Page 19: Jumping On Furniture

    Jumping on Furniture You can train your dog to stay off of furniture; or you can limit your • training to specific furniture. Regardless, it is crucial that you are consistent. Any furniture that is ‘off limits’ should be ‘off limits.’ ALWAYS Your timing is important.

  • Page 20: Troubleshoting

    Troubleshooting Cold Weather Performance All batteries experience a drop in voltage during cold weather. • The batteries may run down more quickly during the winter months. • The stimulation the dog feels may not be as strong in cold weather •...

  • Page 21: Warranties

    DogWatch Inc. determines to be defective. In no event will DogWatch Inc. be liable for any special, indirect, or consequential damages arising out of the purchase or use of the product. In no event shall DogWatch Inc.’s liability exceed the purchase price of the product.
  • Page 22 Inside Back Cover...

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