Summary of Contents for DogWatch Performance Series
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® Hidden Fences Owner’s Guide Part 1 Performance Series Hidden Fence Rev F, February 2011...
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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.
Resetting The Battery Reminder Feature..............7 User Programmable Features ..................8 Receiver and Transmitter Settings................9 How the DogWatch Hidden Fence Works ..............10 How the DogWatch Hidden Fence is Installed............11 Important Reminders ....................12 Containment Training SEE PART 2 OF THE ONLINE OWNER’S GUIDE Warranties Warranty Registration...
DogWatch Dealer. Attempting to service the system yourself may invalidate the warranty. The DogWatch Hidden Fence is recommended for dogs six (6) months or older. Your Dealer will recommend if a puppy under 6 months old is ready. Keep the collar and the transmitter out of the reach of children.
On/Off Hidden Fences Range www.dogwatch.com DIGITAL FM DESIGN Loop P-PAK LOOP Performance Series PT4 Monitor Display Power Supply PowerPak™ Ground Wire Loop Plug ever adjust the transmitter while your dog is wearing the receiver collar. 1. Power On/Off: This switch gives you easy access to turn the transmitter on or off.
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Note: For non-traditional wire configurations where the boundary wires may be close to one another, the LMD may not measure the boundary signal accurately in feet, but is a visual setting reference point. Your DogWatch dealer will explain the LMD setting and your actual signal range.
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 —...
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Contact Posts: The receiver comes with a set of contact posts. Your DogWatch Dealer will determine the correct set based on your dog’s neck shape, coat, and skin sensitivity. The posts must make contact with the skin in order for the dog to feel the correction.
Batteries IMPORTANT: The use of any battery other than a battery authorized by DogWatch Inc. can cause erratic operation of the Receiver or could cause permanent damage. The use of any unauthorized battery will void the warranty on the receiver.
Level 6 (high), and Level 7 (extra high). When the receiver is first shipped from the manufacturer, it will automatically be set to 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’...
Setting 2 or 3 and a receiver Training Level 3, 4 or 5. Sensitive or small dogs that train easily respond best to lower rate settings and lower training levels. If your dog is not responding to training, your DogWatch Dealer will adjust your system to a higher training level.
How the DogWatch Hidden Fence Works The boundary wire creates the perimeter for the DogWatch Hidden Fence System, and can enclose any area up to 200 acres. It is buried at least 3 – 4” beneath the surface of the yard or can lie on top of the ground (e.g.: in wooded or rocky areas).
Train your dog as outlined in this manual. 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:...
(c) mail product back, insurance and postage prepaid, to DogWatch Inc. at the address above. Dogwatch Inc.’s sole liability under this warranty will be to repair or replace, at its option, any product or part which Dogwatch Inc. determines to be defective. In no event will Dogwatch Inc. be liable for any special, indirect, or consequential damages arising out of the purchase or use of the product.
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Customer Service at 800-793-3436, x622 or visit the DogWatch website at www.dogwatch.com and click on “Locate a Dealer.” DogWatch, DogWatch logos, Performance Series, and SafeLink are registered trademarks of DogWatch Inc. FastReact, AutoMemory, Pet-Friendly, PowerPak, Scoot, GroundsKeeper, HouseKeeper, It’s All About Your Dog, Surrounding Pets With Freedom Since 1990 and Simply The Best...
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