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- Page 1 Owner's Guide ProFence ™...
- Page 2 DogWatch® offers you great flexibility. Not only can you contain your dog in your yard, you can also keep him out of your garden or swimming pool. DogWatch can also be attached to an existing fence to keep your pet from jumping over or digging under it.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents How the DogWatch Hidden Fence Works ............How the DogWatch Hidden Fence is Installed ..........Important Safeguards....................PT4 Transmitter Features ..................R7 and R9 Receiver Collar Features ..............Batteries R7 and R9 Receiver Battery Insertion Instructions ......... -
Page 4: How The Dogwatch Hidden Fence Works
Small inner loops can keep your pet out of the garden, pool or play area. Your DogWatch Dealer will work with you to establish the best configuration for you, your dog and your yard. -
Page 5: How The Dogwatch Hidden Fence Is Installed
Battery Backup (optional) Ground Wire Ground Power Supply Twisted Wire (no signal) Outside Boundary Wire ProFence - Performance System Components • PT-4 Transmitter • Receiver (choice of R9 or R7mini) • Surge Protector • Adjustable Collar Strap • Training Leash •... -
Page 6: Important Safeguards
■ Do not attempt to shortcut the complete training of your dog. ■ The DogWatch Hidden Fence is intended only for the purpose of containing domestic dogs and cats. Use for any other purpose is at the system owner’s risk. -
Page 7: Pt4 Transmitter Features
PT4 Transmitter Features The Transmitter sends a coded digital FM radio signal through the boundary wire. This signal can be adjusted, allowing you to control the "hidden fence" around your property. Rate Adjustment Training Mode Range Control Power On/Off Range & Boundary Loop Monitor Display Boundary Loop Plug... - Page 8 The signal range (the distance the signal broadcasts from the wire) is adjusted by the 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 before making any adjustments yourself.
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Page 9: R7 And R9 Receiver Collar Features
Zone, the receiver will react—and correct—within 1/8 of a second (.125). Automatic Shutdown: The DogWatch system is designed to protect your dog from an over-correction in the unlikely event that your dog gets caught in the signal field. If your dog does not exit the signal field, the receiver will automatically stop correcting after 15 seconds—protecting your dog from over-correction. - Page 10 Conductive plastic ‘GentleFit’™ contact posts. These may be purchased separately if not provided by your Dealer. Your DogWatch Dealer will determine the correct size based on your dog’s coat, neck shape, and skin sensitivity. The posts must make contact with the skin in order for the dog to feel the correction.
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Page 11: Batteries
IMPORTANT: The use of any battery other than a battery authorized by DogWatch Inc. can cause erratic operation of the Receiver collar or could cause permanent damage. The use of any unauthorized battery will void the warranty on the receiver collar. -
Page 12: Programmable Features
Training Level 2 (low). Changing the Receiver Settings Your DogWatch Dealer will start the training on the appropriate level according to your dog’s personality and traits. If you need to change the training level on the receiver, hold the magnet on your ‘multi-tool’... -
Page 13: Receiver Levels And Transmitter Settings
If your dog is not responding to training, your DogWatch Dealer will adjust your system to a higher training level. If Your Dog Is Hard To Train: Training Levels 5, 6 and 7 are specifically designed to meet the needs of hard to train or stubborn dogs. - Page 14 Never adjust the transmitter or receiver while your dog is wearing the receiver collar. Troubleshooting If your dog is not staying within the boundary created by the DogWatch® Hidden Fence System, check the following: • Is the battery status light on the receiver green or red? A red light indicates it is time to change the battery.
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Page 15: Pet-Friendly™ Containment Training
Keep in mind that a dog’s personality and traits differ among breeds and within the breed. Every dog has its own personality. Your DogWatch Dealer will ask you questions about your pet before training begins. A shy or senior dog may require longer Phase 1 sessions, while a gregarious or easy to distract dog may require a short Phase 1, but longer Phase 2 or 3 sessions. -
Page 16: Safety And Avoidance Zones
Your Dealer has already begun your dog’s first day of containment training. Now it is your turn to continue the training. Be sure to place the DogWatch collar on your dog’s neck before you go outside to begin training. -
Page 17: Containment Training Reminders
There are many successful training approaches that may be used. If you have questions about the training, please contact your DogWatch Dealer for assistance. PHASE 1 (1-2 days) Audible “Beep”... -
Page 18: Phase 2: Introduction To Correction
Vibration feature: hear the audible “beep” = feel the vibration. PHASE 2 (2-5 days) Introduction to Correction Put the DogWatch receiver collar on your dog at least 20 minutes before going outside to train. Clip on the green DogWatch training leash and... -
Page 19: Phase 3: Introduction To Distractions
Put the receiver collar on your dog at least 20 minutes before going outside. Clip on the green DogWatch training leash and take your dog outside and play a few minutes in the Safety Zone. Walk around the Safety Zone and have an assistant (friend or family member) appear outside the Safety Zone at least 10 to 15 feet back from the flags. -
Page 20: Phase 5: Letting Your Dog Off The Leash
Put the collar on your dog at least 20 minutes before going outside to train. Clip on the green DogWatch training leash to your dog’s regular collar and take him outside and play a few minutes in the Safety Zone. Remove the training leash and let him run freely in the yard. -
Page 21: Training Tips
Training Tips Never call your dog to “come” or give a recall command when you are outside the flag line. 2. Never walk your dog through the flags during the training process. 3. Always reinforce the retreat concept by shaking the flag while saying “Watch out!”... -
Page 22: Warranties
Product or any part thereof (other than the buried materials) which is found by DogWatch Inc. to be defective by reason of improper workmanship and/or materials for the Warranty period from the original date of sale or for as long as the original owner owns the Product. -
Page 23: System Maintenance Record
System Maintenance Record TRANSMITTER SETTINGS Rate Mode Range R7 Batteries must be replaced every 6 months. Replacement batteries: 3.0 Volt (1/3 N) Lithium. R9 Batteries must be replaced every 24 months. Replacement batteries: 3.6 Volt Lithium. PET NAME RECEIVER SETTINGS BATTERY HISTORY Receiver Setting Battery Type... - Page 24 Leave us a review on Google, Facebook or Trustpilot. Thank you. DogWatch, DogWatch logos, Performance Series, FastReact, AutoMemory, It’s All About Your Dog. and SafeLink are registered trademarks of DogWatch Inc. DogWatch products are protected under U.S. Patents numbers: 6,360,698; 6,467,435; D491,481; 6,825,768; 8,006,649; D708,798 and D,708,797 This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules.
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