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Summary of Contents for DogWatch Hidden Fence M7
- Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Scan the QR Code for Instructions M7 Receiver Collar Manufactured by DogWatch, inc.
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Page 2: Important Safeguards
Receiver Collars should be removed from the dog for AT LEAST several hours per day. at least DogWatch Hidden Fence recommends that the receiver collar be removed for several hours per day to ensure no pressure sores (pressure necrosis) will develop on your pets skin. - Page 3 Dettol type of cleanser and allow to dry out and heal. Pressure sores happen to .05% of most pets. Please read all the literature included with your DogWatch® Hidden Fence before turning the system on or beginning conditioning protocols.
- Page 4 M7 RECEIVER KIT COMPONENTS Each M7 Receiver Kit includes critical parts to ensure your receiver will function properly. Below are the components included in the kit: M7 RECEIVER CONTACT POSTS COLLAR WASHER (Mediums) MULTI-TOOL 3.0v CR1/3N BATTERY BATTERY CAP NYLON COLLAR (small)
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Page 6: Product Features
Australia. Perfect for the timid rescue… to the ultra stubborn medium to large breed! The R9 receiver collar can be used with all DogWatch Hidden Fence transmitters. PRODUCT FEATURES Safelink® FM Digital Signal – EXCLUSIVE and PATENTED Only the Hidden Fence brand®... -
Page 7: Setup Instructions
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLE RECEIVER AND COLLAR Components needed: M7 Receiver Nylon Collar Collarbone Washer Contact Posts Multi-tool Collar Assembly Place Nylon Collar over the receivers contact post towers. Place the Collarbone Washer over the nylon collar, with the DOG image FACING UP. Screw contact posts into the threads of the contact towers. -
Page 8: Install Battery
(The Status LED light will flash green for 2 seconds indicating power is on) Status Status LED Hidden Fence only recommends using batteries supplied by Hidden Fence with DogWatch Hidden Fence Receiver collars. Other brands can operate inconsistently, and/or not operate at all. - Page 9 SET UP INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVER COLLAR TRAINING LEVEL The R7M Receiver collar can be programmed to deliver up to 8 levels of electrical stimulation to influence your dogs understanding of containment. The electrical stimulation is non-injurious, and is known as TENS or (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation).
- Page 10 SET UP INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVER COLLAR TRAINING LEVEL Using the supplied MULTI-TOOL, place magnet tip end of the multi-tool, Magnet Tip and place it between the programming mark on the top side of the receiver MULTI-TOOL until the receiver “beeps”, then pull it away. The amount of “beeps”, indicates the training level.
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Page 11: Receiver Collar
RECEIVER COLLAR STEP 3 FITTING THE COLLAR TO YOUR DOG While your dog is in the “standing” position, put the collar around his neck, and ensure that you buckle the collar behind his ears, and that the collar is positioned high on his neck area. -
Page 12: Training Phase
HIDDEN FENCE TRAINING PROTOCOL By now, your Hidden Fence should be completely installed, receiver collar assembled, and all of the settings should be in accordance with best user practices! Comfort/ Discomfort optioning when training with the hidden fence is the cornerstone of the success when containing pets safely while preserving welfare principles. - Page 13 HIDDEN FENCE TRAINING PROTOCOL Before you Begin...some Fundamentals of Training Avoid using voice commands and/or using food treats as reward during each session Avoid using vocal commands during the training for a Hidden Fence. Voice commands are too often associated with something related to the owner and can interrupt key focuses.
- Page 14 HIDDEN FENCE TRAINING PROTOCOL Flag Placement Hidden fence training flags are always recommended when introducing your pet to the hidden fence. These are supplied when purchasing the kit. Your pets training and understanding of the fence rely on using the flags. Not using the flags can severely compromise good containment.
- Page 15 HIDDEN FENCE TRAINING PROTOCOL FITTING THE COLLAR TO YOUR DOG While your dog is in the “standing” position, put the collar around his neck, and ensure that you buckle the collar behind his ears, and that the collar is positioned high on his neck area.
- Page 16 HIDDEN FENCE TRAINING PROTOCOL Training Phase 1 Audio Visual Association Ideally, the first technique benefits by using two people. DOG ON LEAD Person 1, holds the lead and keeps the dog approximately 1.5 metres inside the flags. Person 1 does nothing but hold the dog in place;...
- Page 17 HIDDEN FENCE TRAINING PROTOCOL Training Phase 1 DOG ON LEAD Recognition and Redirection Now set your dogs receiver collar to level 1 using the multi-tool, and place the collar on the dog according to the instructions. After a quick run around the safe zone of the interior of the property, the owner brings the dog back to the original spot where the dog first heard the warning tone near the flags.
- Page 18 HIDDEN FENCE TRAINING PROTOCOL Training Phase DOG ON LEAD Recognition and Redirection Once the dog feels the stimulation, the best reaction is a noticeable sign of recognition by the dog via body language…such as a slight jump back without a vocal response. “beep”...
- Page 19 HIDDEN FENCE TRAINING PROTOCOL Testing Phase Risk versus Reward (Choice Pointing) Testing Phase (Risk v Reward) is provoking the dog to challenge the Hidden Fence with a high value choice to see if he feels it’s worth the risk of receiving the aversive stimulation. This usually starts 1 to 3 days after the Training phase has proven to be successful, and when the dog understands his boundaries by showing apprehension to the flags and tone.
- Page 20 HIDDEN FENCE TRAINING PROTOCOL Testing Phase Risk versus Reward (Choice Pointing) If the dog attempts to approach the flags to get the “bone” and jumps back after receiving the stimulation, This is a great result; However, do not reward the dog. Simply walk over the flags, shake a few of them so the dog sees them, then retrieve the “bone”...
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Page 21: You're Done
HIDDEN FENCE TRAINING PROTOCOL Play Phase Play and Reinforce At this point, if the dog is showing obvious signs of respect and awareness of the flags, and appears to comfortably avoid them, yet still walk or run around the yard, then your dog is on track to adapting to his new boundary. - Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING Collar Receiver does not appear to be activating at the boundary Check that the battery was inserted correctly in the battery compartment, and the battery cap is in the lock position. Check the mounted transmitter control box that all LED’s are on and the signal eld is set correctly on the range dial located on the side of the transmitter.
- Page 23 [!]••· IM1 P ORTANT SAFEGUARDS DogWatch Hidden Fence recommends that the receiver collar be removed for at least several hours per day to ensure no pressure sores (pressure necrosis) will develop on your pets skin. Pressure sores may develop by having the collar on "too tight, for too long'�...
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