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- Page 1 1-800-305-6116 1-800-305-6116 1-800-305-6116 1-800-305-6116 Owner’s Manual www.extremedogfence.com...
- Page 2 CONGRATULATIONS Register Your New eXtreme Dog Fence® Containment System within 30 Days of Purchase Activate your 10 Year Warranty Activate Your 5 Year Warranty You will need the following information ready to register: 1. Order # 2. Date of Purchase 3.
- Page 3 The eXtreme Basics Dog Fence is both simple to install and effortless to operate. We have designed our fence to be both, reliable and effective while allowing your dog the most out of your usable yard space.
- Page 4 Contents of Package……………………………………………4 Product Description…..………………………………………..5 Product Features…………………………………………….…..6 Installing Your Dog Fence………………………………….…...7 Properly Fitting the Collar Receiver……………………..…...17 Maintenance…………………………………………………..18 Troubleshooting……………………………………………..…18 Part Two: Training Your Dog Basics of Training Your Dog…………………………………..22 4 Basic Components...……………………………….….23 Dog Fence Training Lessons………..…………………….….25 Dog Training Tips………………………………………………31 Troubleshooting………………………………………………..32 Planning Guide………………………………………………..33...
- Page 5 Part 1 Electric Dog Fence Installation...
- Page 6 Package contents Digital transmitter Test light Collar receiver(s) Probe wrench Installation/training manual Mountain hardware 110-240VAC power supply Training flags USB collar charger Additional metal probes 1/2 acre of boundary wire (650 feet)
- Page 7 How Electric Dog Fences Work We are proud to offer you a reliable, affordable and effective electric dog fence. Are you wondering how the eXtreme Basics Dog Fence works? Its actually quite simple! When your dog wears the special collar receiver, and when you create your boundary with the provided dog fence wire, the transmitter sends a radio signal that the wire then broadcasts.
- Page 8 Covers Several Acres The transmitter of the eXtreme Basics Dog Fence is powerful enough to contain up to 5 acres of land. Warning Beep As your dog approaches the warning zone of the boundary wire, the collar will begin to receive the signal.
- Page 9 Operating Multiple Collars The eXtreme Basics Dog Fence supports an unlimited number of collar receivers. Just give us a call if you need to contain another dog. Installation Instructions Simple to install, our fencing system can be ready to use in about one day.
- Page 10 Step 1: Laying out the wire The way that you lay out your wire needs to accommodate obstructions that include but are not limited to: utility lines, trees and driveways. It is very important to have your underground utilities marked ahead of time. All you need to do is dial 811 and a technician will come out and mark them.
- Page 11 Sample Wire Layout Designs Wire separated by 2-4 feet to avoid cancellation Twisted cable Transmitter Transmitter Back and Front Double Loop The most common layout, which The layout to choose if you need to allows the dog access to the front and contain your backyard only.
- Page 12 Step 2: Mounting the transmitter Wire OK Transmitter signal level (1-100) Wire error Power light ON/OFF button Transmitter signal field setting adjustment Wire terminals Power port Important Tips The transmitter needs to be kept indoors, where there is no risk of it getting wet.
- Page 13 The transmitter is the brain of your eXtreme Basics Dog Fence. For this reason, it is critical to install it safely and properly. Before you mount the transmitter, be certain that there is a power outlet that is near. The transmitter should be mounted on an exterior wall, so that the wire can easily be brought in from outside.
- Page 14 Step 3: Test For Wire Failures Be certain that your transmitter is switched to the OFF position before you connect or disconnect the boundary wire. Begin by securing one end of your boundary wire to the left terminal of the transmitter, keeping in mind the wire needs to create a single loop and meet back at the transmitter’s right terminal.
- Page 15 Important: When you are testing the connection of the wire, be certain that your dog is not wearing his collar receiver, and that the collars are switched to the off position. The green “OK” light on the transmitter will be lit. Please view the image on page 11 as a reference.
- Page 16 Note: The corresponding ranges that are shown in the table (previous page) are only estimations and will differ for each installation. You will have to test these settings and see what works with your fence. After the transmitter has been turned on, the default signal field setting of 33 will be displayed.
- Page 17 • Hold the receiver by the plastic case and slowly walk toward your boundary wire, making sure that your skin is not making contact with the collar’s metal probes. When you enter the signal field of your boundary, the collar will emit a warning beep and the LED test light should be illuminated.
- Page 18 If you decide to, you can tack the wire to the top of the ground, using landscaping staples. Tip: Should you decide to keep your eXtreme Basics Dog Fence above ground, please make sure that the wire is fastened securely to the ground to avoid a tripping hazard.
- Page 19 Fitting The Collar On Your Dog Before Beginning: • Be certain that your collar receiver is turned to the OFF position. • Be sure to read the second part of this manual, which details dog training. Fence training your dog begins on page 22. •...
- Page 20 Maintaining Your System Very little maintenance is required of the collar receivers. Note that the transmitter is not waterproof, and must be mounted in a weatherproof location. During intense thunder storms, the recommendation is to unplug the transmitter from power and disconnect the wires. Any type of power surge from lightning will damage the system.
- Page 21 Problem: My dog is receiving random corrections. The signal field may be set too high. Try lowering the number drastically, (such as to a setting 10,) and begin testing the system as shown on STEP 5. Be certain that you test in different spots on the wire for consistency. Then gradually increase the signal field setting by a couple of numbers at a time.
- Page 22 Part 2 Basics of Dog Training...
- Page 23 The Psychology of Dogs and the Responsibility of Humans Your dog should learn a few basic voice commands before he is trained on the eXtreme Basics Dog Fence. • While training, you should be the one in charge at all times. • Always be consistent.
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Page 24: How It Works
With any dog, it is up to you to decide if those habits are in tune with your lifestyle and dog training goals. Basics Dog Fence Training How It Works Training on an electric dog fence is a form of off-leash, or proximity training. - Page 25 Here are the 4 basic components to training your dog on an electric dog fence: The Collar Fitting the collar properly on the dog is very important. The collar should be snugly fit around the dog’s neck so that you can only insert one finger between the probe on the collar and your dog’s neck.
- Page 26 The Zones There are two areas of your electric dog fence that your dog must understand. Safety Zone: This is the area where your dog is free to roam. Avoidance Area: This is the Safety Area area where your dog receives a warning beep when your dog enters it.
- Page 27 Lesson 1 – Back Away from the Fence: This lesson is designed to introduce your dog(s) to the new fence boundaries, training flags, and to retreat into the yard when they hear the collar’s warning beep. Corrections are not yet introduced.
- Page 28 6. Repeat this lesson in many areas of the yard. This will help establish the concept and not just patterns. 7. Finish each training session with another walk around the perimeter of his safe zone. We call this the “victory lap”. After a few days, your dog should start retreating without your prompting, and be hesitant to approach the boundary when you approach.
- Page 29 If it is, you may have to increase the correction strength by 1 level (this level increase is for all systems except the Basics fence). 7. Conclude your lesson with an ending victory lap for you and your dog.
- Page 30 4. Have a familiar person that can act as your first distraction. This should be someone with whom your dog has a rapport. This person should stand on the other side of the signal field, and not acknowledge your dog. This means that your helper should not stop, look at your dog, speak to your dog, or any other form of attention.
- Page 31 Lesson 4 – Off-Leash Supervised: At this point, your dog is ready for some off leash play. This is the time when you can gauge the success of the previous lessons and revisit them if needed. It’s very important that you remain in the yard during this lesson.
- Page 32 that he’s unattended that his temptation will truly be tested. 1. Place the fence collar on your dog 10-15 minutes before the lesson begins. 2. When the training session begins, play with your dog for several minutes (on leash) while you are in the safety zone. 3.
- Page 33 During this lesson be sure to send the periodic distraction out to increase the temptation, and really put your fence training to the test. Lesson 6 – Removing the Flags: After 2 weeks of successful, unsupervised containment, you can begin removing the training flags.
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Page 34: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the dog is not responding to the collar’s correction, here are a few possibilities about what is going on. • The boundary wire has not been installed properly, or is broken. • The rechargeable battery is drained. • The collar is not tight enough around the dog’s neck. All of these things must be regularly checked so that your dog is always sure to respect the fence. - Page 35 Layout planning...
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