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  • Page 1 Customer’s manual EquipmEnt pEt training troublEshooting dogguard www. .com Revised Jan 2013...
  • Page 2 Dog Guard strives to give you the best service in the industry. We hope it will bring years of enjoyment and peace of mind to you and your pet.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Equipment ..................4 T4 Transmitter ................5, 6 Surge Protector ................7 Room Transmitter ................8 Dog Guard Receivers ..............9 DG-9XT Receiver ................. 10 DG5000 Receiver ................. 11 DG-M4 Receiver ................12 Assembly of the Receiver Collars ..........13 Adjusting the Receiver Collar ............

  • Page 4: Equipment

    Your Dog Guard dealer has selected the equipment that will accommodate your pet’s temperament and personality. In addition, your dealer has worked with you to design a containment area that provides a safe area for your pet and perhaps to keep your pet away from flower beds, pools and other specified areas.

  • Page 5: T4 Transmitter

    t-4 transmItter GREEN LIGHT This light should be ON. RED LIGHT This light should be ON. YELLOW LIGHT This light should be OFF. The T-4 Transmitter comes with an AC adaptor the plugs into the jack on the side of the transmitter.
  • Page 6 t-4 transmItter Adjustments There are 2 adjustments on the transmitter. You will need a small flathead, regular screwdriver or a transmitter tweaking tool to make any adjustments. 32 Levels of Correction Field Width or Range Control Tweaking Tool A. adjust the field Width or range Control (left side). The signal field width determines how close to the wire your pet can go.

  • Page 7: Surge Protector

    ProteCtor In order to obtain a lifetime warranty for storm surges or lightning damage, your system must be installed with a Dog Guard surge Protector (DGsP). Our surge protectors protect against normal AC power surges and lightning strikes and will automatically disconnect the transmitter in case of a rare catastrophic surge or a direct lightning strike.

  • Page 8: Room Transmitter

    rt-2 InDoor room transmItter The Indoor Room Transmitter works much the same as the outside transmitter. The signal field radiates outward around the unit at an equal distance in ALL directions (front, back and sides, see diagram on page 16). This may vary slightly due to the receiver and/or the transmitter fluctuating in sensitivities as well as the placement and height of the unit.

  • Page 9: Dog Guard Receivers

    Dog Guard battery. Dog Guard offers three different receivers enabling the Dog Guard dealer to achieve the level of stimulus that will work best for your pet without over corrected him.

  • Page 10: Dg-9Xt Receiver

    Should the pet stray into the second signal field, the receiver will increase to a stronger stimulus to contain your pet. The DG- 9XT receiver uses a Dog Guard 6 volt battery and will have short or long probes depending on your pet’s fur.

  • Page 11: Dg5000 Receiver

    Should the pet stray into the second signal field, the receiver will increase to a stronger stimulus to contain your pet. The DG-5000 receiver uses a Dog Guard 6 volt battery and will have short or long probes depending on your pet’s fur.

  • Page 12: Dg-M4 Receiver

    Should the pet stray into the second signal field, the receiver will increase to a stronger stimulus to contain your pet. The DG-M4 receiver uses a Dog Guard 6 volt lithium battery and will have short or long probes depending on your pet’s fur.

  • Page 13: Assembly Of The Receiver Collars

    Using the Dog Guard Key to loosen the probes (turn Counter-clockwise). Then remove all washers and resisters, if any. These may take a few minutes to break free, but once everything comes apart, follow the steps below to assemble.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Receiver Collar

    aDjustInG tHe reCeIver Collar to Your Pet The receiver must be placed on the outside of your dog’s collar so that it is situated horizontally under his neck. To do this, follow the steps below: 1. Fit the nylon collar to your pet’s neck. 2.

  • Page 15: Changing Batteries

    Do not over tighten the battery cap. Doing so will crack the receiver case and/or short out the receiver. Hand tighten, then turn battery cap 1/4 to 1/2 turn using a Dog Guard key. Be sure to test your new battery at the fence line with the receiver collar.

  • Page 16: Chew Protectors

    Dog Guard’s chew protectors feature easy snap on, slide off design with a sleek fit. They are tough and protect the receiver from dog chews, rub-throughs and other damage.
  • Page 17 traInInG Your Pets they’ll love you more for providing structure in their lives and keeping them safe!!

  • Page 18: Training Guidelines

    The following information is designed to help you and your pet get the most out of your Dog Guard Fence system. Remember, your dog Guard dealer is only a phone call away if you have any questions or concerns about your dog Guard equipment or training.
  • Page 19 traInInG the weeks ahead! Week 2 Your pet has now entered the final stage of training. This stage takes the least amount of work but it is critical to stay committed throughout the rest of the training process. With your dog off the leash, repeat the training process as performed during Week 1. If you feel that your pet is having trouble avoiding the flags, keep your pet on the leash for the first day or two of Week 2.

  • Page 20: Phase One

    1 The Dog Guard Training Process is a four-phase approach. The process first starts with introducing your pet to the boundaries, introducing your pet to the correction, supervising your pet while off the leash, and finally proofing. Following the process is crucial to your pet’s containment success.

  • Page 21: Phase Two

    The training will be similar to what you have already been doing except you will not need to jerk the dog back with a leash for the correction; the Dog Guard collar receiver will now do that for you.

  • Page 22: Phase Three

    traInInG 3 Phase 3 supervision Phase letting your dog get corrected by the collar receiver day 5 or 6 By day five or six, your dog should be avoiding the flagged area consistently. You now have to create situations that will tempt your pet to leave the property.

  • Page 23: Phase Four

    It may take a couple of days for your dog to become acclimated to your Dog Guard system. If your dog leaves the property more than once call your dealer...

  • Page 24: Training Questions

    Hooray! By this time your dog has been trained on the Dog Guard Fence. Your pet now has a basic idea of his new boundaries. Remember that this is all still new to him even though he understands the concept. Most dogs will make mistakes during their first week on the system.
  • Page 25 To solve this problem, you can either turn off the transmitter or take off the Dog Guard receiver collar to come back through the perimeter without getting a correction. You must put the collar back on the dog once he’s inside the boundary or turn the transmitter back on.

  • Page 26: Taking Your Dog For A Walk

    Stay consistent and follow the steps below unless otherwise instructed by your trainer. Failure to follow these steps closely could result in your pet leaving the property unattended and voiding any containment guarantees set by Dog Guard. If any problems arise directly or indirectly from attempting this procedure,...

  • Page 27: Tips

    (usually 3 to 4 weeks). The easiest way to get your pet off the property is to simply take the Dog Guard collar off, put them in a vehicle, drive out past the boundary, take them out of the vehicle and then go for your walk.

  • Page 28: Things To Remember

    1. Keep the Dog Guard receiver collar on whenever your pet is outside. 2. Keep the receiver collar on snug; if it is loose your pet may be able to leave the property. It is important to check the size and fit of your pet’s nylon collar periodically, as your pet grows, the collar size will have to be adjusted.

  • Page 29: Responsibilities

    resPonsIbIlItIes Yours • Keep your pet’s receiver collar ON your Pet whenever s(he) is outside. • Keep the receiver collar on SNUG. If it is LOOSE your pet can and will leave the property. • Take the receiver collar OFF regularly, every night if possible. •...

  • Page 30: Installation And Training Checklist

    (recommended every night) and that I must inspect for proper fit and irritations from the receiver collar on a regular basis. Comments by customer: _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Customer Signature Dog Guard Installer ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Date Date...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    What Do I Do If: my Dog Guard system is not Working: See “Checking Your System” & “Checking Your Receiver Collar” my Pet is leaving the Yard: See “Is Your Pet Leaving the Yard” my Wire Is/may be Cut:...
  • Page 32 troublesHootInG Check your t-4 transmitter Green lIGHt – (Power) this should be on, indicating there is power to the system… If the green light is NOT ON, check the unit’s on/off switch, making certain that it is in the ON position. 1) Check to ensure the power cord is plugged into the outlet.
  • Page 33 troublesHootInG Is Your Pet leaving the Yard? If your dog leaves the property even once, you should follow this check list before calling our office: 1) Check to ensure the receiver collar is on snug – this is the #1 reason why dogs will leave the property.
  • Page 34 troublesHootInG Checking the receiver Collar The only way to be certain your system is working properly is by checking the receiver collar. If everything appears to be normal at the transmitter, you can check the receiver collar outside at the line, usually in the driveway.

  • Page 35: Other Services

    We have quite a few clients who have not had to buy batteries in 4 or 5 years. This is our way of thanking you for choosing Dog Guard and for being our valued customer. so remember – tell a friend about Dog Guard and make sure they mention your name.
  • Page 36 aDDItIonal servICes & ProDuCts HavInG Issues InsIDe Your Home? Are your pets getting in the garbage, kitty litter boxes, getting up on tables, urniture or counter tops? We can help! We can keep your pets out of, away from or off of anything in your home, basement or garage.
  • Page 37 We provide services to troubleshoot equipment, repair, replace, reconfigure or relocate your Dog Guard Fence system. There is a charge for these services if we come on site (see below). If you prefer, we can also send you the wire, splice kits, etc.
  • Page 38 Remember – you can get FREE batteries just by recommending us to friends, relatives, neighbors and co-workers. Thanks again for purchasing the Dog Guard System. Call your local dealer or our office for pricing. Please call with any questions. We are here to help.

  • Page 39: Your Dog Guard System

    For your records, please complete the following reference sheet with information about your Dog Guard system. If you need to contact you Dog Guard dealer with any questions about the installation or service of your system, or about training your pet, you will have the necessary information right at your fingertips.

  • Page 40: Registration

    Dog Guard 500 federal street suite 550 troy, nY 12180. Note: To obtain warranty on your system, it must be registered with Dog Guard Headquarters a fee for service and/or repair/replacement may be imposed. Dog Guard Dealer’s Name: ________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________________...
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  • Page 44 We’re Here to HelP! dogguard www. .com Revised Jan 2013...

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