Do you have a question about the RT-2 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Carol Clayton
April 20, 2025
I recently received a charger for my dog collar but it will not charge. I cannot find instructions for charging in the information the installer left me or online.
This will be the first time I have tried to charge it.
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Mr. Anderson
May 10, 2025
To charge the Dog Guard RT-2 collar, plug the receiver into the charger. While charging, the LED will slowly flash orange.
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Contents Getting Started Responsibilities How it works Transmitters Receivers Using the System Batteries Troubleshooting Phone Support and Service Calls rev 12112024...
Getting Started Before we get into the specifics of your Dog Guard system ® and equipment, here are a few general tips to help you get started and ensure the best possible experience. • On dogguard.com, you can find warranty information and register your equipment online in the Support &...
Check your system regularly. • Have your system repaired promptly if there is a problem. • Call your Local Pro for assistance. Thanks again for purchasing the Dog Guard Out of Sight ® Fencing system. To learn about your equipment, best ®...
The Range Control setting determines the width of the signal field, when paired with a Legacy Receiver. A FreedomPro Receiver when paired with a Dog Guard Transmitter provides the ability to individually set range for different dogs on your system. The recessed range adjuster is located on the left side of the transmitter;...
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Indicator lights RT-2 Adjustments The RT-2 Room Transmitter has two lights on the front of the unit, one above each control. The brightness of the light Note: Your Dog Guard Local Pro will make these adjustments.
The DG9XT receiver has a low battery light indicator that The DGM4R Receiver has user-friendly red and green will let you know that the battery needs to be changed. LED indicators: Designed to only work with the Dog Guard Transmitter, • Boundary signal •...
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Receivers FreedomPro™ Specifications • The Local Pro has a nearly infinite range of choices to uniquely program the unit to meet the needs Compact, light weight of a pet. The FreedomPro packs in all of these features while • Your Local Pro can guide you through programming weighing in at only 1.35 ounces.
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Warning Zone Correction Zone Xtended Zone (Audio Only) (Distance-based) (Time-based) Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Wire FreedomPro™ Features Gradual Correction “Xtended Zone” Turn Detection The “Warning Zone” (a.k.a. Zone #1) Our new “Xtended Zone,” (Zone This feature, when enabled, will is an audio only zone, which can also #3) has the ability to be triggered impact the operation of both Zones...
Disassembly 1. Using the Dog Guard key, loosen the probes by turning ® counter-clockwise. 2. Remove all washers and resistors, or shunts, if any.
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Probes must touch your dog's neck Adjusting the receiver collar to your dog Check your dog’s receiver collar regularly for a proper fit. Note: New nylon collars will stretch over time, and will likely need to be adjusted after they are “broken in.” The receiver must be placed on the outside of your dog’s collar and situated horizontally under their neck.
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Continued Lighting suppressor In order to obtain a Limited Lifetime Warranty for storm surges or lightning damage, your system must be installed with a Dog Guard Lightning Suppressor. ® Our Lighting suppressor 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.
Batteries To keep your Dog Guard® system operating correctly, Changing batteries be sure to change or charge your batteries, or charge the receiver when needed. All of our receiver collars have low- battery indicator lights to help ensure charging or battery DG9XT changing happens on schedule.
If this light is on, the system is not functioning • Check all connections—the power cord should be properly (possibly due to a power surge, lightning strike plugged into a Dog Guard-approved surge protector and or component failure). It may be accompanied by an into the transmitter. audible alarm.
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Take the receiver collar off your dog, snap the buckle together and hold the collar by the snapped buckle. Let the receiver hang down (as if the dog were in it) at your dog’s Still have neck height. You should start hearing the tone at least 2-3 feet before the wire.
Check your of the repair. system frequently and keep fresh batteries in your dog’s Please call your Local Dog Guard® Pro for details. receiver collar. Planning to dig in your yard? Don’t hesitate to call for support! Your Local Pro is...
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Your Dog Guard System Installation date Receiver type/serial number Transmitter type/serial number Warranty Information dogguard.com/support-resources/warranty-information Frequently Asked Questions dogguard.com/support-resources/faqs-knowledge-base...
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Do you have a question about the RT-2 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
I recently received a charger for my dog collar but it will not charge. I cannot find instructions for charging in the information the installer left me or online. This will be the first time I have tried to charge it.
To charge the Dog Guard RT-2 collar, plug the receiver into the charger. While charging, the LED will slowly flash orange.
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