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Important Safeguards .........................................................................................2
Transmitter Features............................................................................................4
1. Lanyard Loop ..................................................................................................4
2. Antenna /Range Information ............................................................................4
3. LCD Display......................................................................................................5
4. Correction Level Adjustment ............................................................................6
5. Dog 1/Dog 2 Feature ........................................................................................6
Turning the Transmitter & Receiver ON/OFF......................................................7
Charging the Transmitter and Receiver Batteries ............................................8
Receiver Features ................................................................................................8
Adjusting the Receiver Collar ..............................................................................8
Setting the Contact Posts.................................................................................... 8
Using the Receiver Collar for Training ..................................................................8
General Training Considerations ........................................................................9
Training Basics ..................................................................................................11
Obedience Training ............................................................................................13
Behavior Training ..............................................................................................14
Barking ..............................................................................................................15
Digging ..............................................................................................................15
Jumping Up ......................................................................................................15
Jumping on Furniture ........................................................................................16
Chewing ............................................................................................................16
Chasing ..............................................................................................................16
Aggression ........................................................................................................16
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................17
Warranties ..........................................................................................................18
Battery Replacement ........................................................................................19
Adding A Seconf Receiver Collar (Dog 2) ........................................................20

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Important Safeguards ..................2 Transmitter Features....................4 1. Lanyard Loop ....................4 2. Antenna /Range Information ................4 3. LCD Display......................5 4. Correction Level Adjustment ................6 5. Dog 1/Dog 2 Feature ..................6 6. Correction Button A ................6 [Audible] 7. Correction Button B ................6 [Brief] 8.

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    TRAINER PLEASE FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES IN THIS MANUAL The BigLeash™ Remote Trainer is appropriate for training companion dogs, field trial training, and for hunting and sporting dogs. It is important to understand the training process before you begin using the trainer.
  • Page 3 LCD Display The BigLeash Remote Trainer is the only remote trainer with an LCD display that shows you the status and strength of the communication signal between the trans- mitter and the receiver collar so you know if your dog is moving out of range. It also displays your training level setting;...

  • Page 4: Transmitter Features

    A lanyard is supplied with each transmitter. Antenna/Range Information Your BigLeash™ Remote Trainer provides up to a ½ mile range. How you hold the transmitter may affect the range. For maximum range hold the transmitter away from your body with the antenna pointed toward the sky.

  • Page 5: Lcd Display

    Do not point the antenna at the dog. Hold the transmitter with the antenna up. orrect Transmitter Position Incorrect Transmitter Position Hold the transmitter away from your body Pointing the transmitter antenna toward with the antenna up for maximum range. your pet will reduce the signal range.

  • Page 6: Correction Level Adjustment

    Remember: Level 0 = Safety Mode (no audible, no correction) Dog 1 / Dog 2 Feature Every BigLeash transmitter comes with two-dog capability. Your transmitter comes set for use with one dog but can easily be programmed for two dogs.

  • Page 7: Turning The Transmitter & Receiver On/Off

    9 . Turning the Transmitter and Receiver “ ” “ ” Both the transmitter and receiver must be turned “on” to operate. To turn the transmitter and receiver “on” or “off”, hold the transmitter and receiver next to one another aligning the markers (indicated below). ON/OFF Alignment Markers Alignment Markers...

  • Page 8: Charging The Transmitter And Receiver Batteries

    Receiver Features The BigLeash™ Receiver is attached to a dog collar and receives the commands from the handheld transmitter. The BigLeash Receiver Collar Contact Posts and charging port on the back of The BigLeash Receiver Collar Receiver Features The BigLeash collar is waterproof for all-weather, year-round use.

  • Page 9: General Training Considerations

    Understanding the Purpose of Training Training is a method of changing your dog’s behavior. If used properly, your BigLeash Remote Trainer will help you train your dog more effectively. Your remote trainer can be used to train your dog in two ways: To respond appropriately to action commands such as “Come”, “Sit”, and...
  • Page 10 Do not let your dog become “collar-wise”. Before you begin training, walk • your dog on his traditional leash while wearing The BigLeash collar. Do this for a few days before you begin training so your dog will not learn to associate the collar with training corrections.

  • Page 11: Training Basics

    . . . not later when you find the hole. Training Basics Before Using the Remote Trainer Before you begin a behavior training program using your BigLeash™ Remote Trainer, your dog must know the basic obedience commands. The “Heel” Command The ‘heel’...
  • Page 12 You may need to adjust the correction level during training as the dog’s • response may change with excitement or distraction. Understanding the Types of Training Corrections Your BigLeash trainer allows you to adjust the type, the duration and the level of the training correction. The “A” button provides an audible warning for as long as you press it •...

  • Page 13: Obedience Training

    Obedience Training Obedience Training Basics Plan Your Training for Success Make sure your dog understands basic commands such as “come”, “sit” • and “stay”. If he understands the command but does not always obey, the remote trainer can be used to reinforce the appropriate response to the command (i.e., if he responds appropriately, he turns-off or avoids the correction.) If he does not have a basic understanding of the command, the remote trainer will not be effective.

  • Page 14: Behavior Training

    • Field Trial Training and Hunting/Sporting Dogs The BigLeash™ Remote Trainer is appropriate for Field Trial Training and hunting/ sporting dogs as well as companion pets. This Owner’s Guide provides only general training examples for common behaviors. There are many books and online guides which cover topics more specific to Field Trial Training and hunting/sporting dog training.

  • Page 15: Barking

    Barking is a natural part of dog behavior and dogs should be allowed to • bark as a normal part of what they do. Use the BigLeash trainer only to correct barking that is excessive or overly aggressive. It is important to be consistent when correcting your dog’s barking.

  • Page 16: Jumping On Furniture

    Jumping on Furniture You can train your dog to stay off of furniture; or you can limit your • training to specific furniture. Regardless, it is crucial that you are consistent. Any furniture that is ‘off limits’ should be ‘off limits.’ ALWAYS Timing is important.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Cold Weather Performance All batteries experience a drop in voltage during cold weather. • The batteries may run down more quickly during the winter months. • The stimulation the dog feels may not be as strong in cold weather •...

  • Page 18: Warranties

    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. In no event shall DogWatch Inc.’s liability exceed the purchase price of the product.

  • Page 19: Battery Replacement

    Warranty Procedures and Guidelines DogWatch Inc. provides a 2 year limited warranty on both parts and labor from the date of purchase. DogWatch Inc. provides a 1 year warranty on parts and labor for batteries from the date of purchase.

  • Page 20: Adding A Seconf Receiver Collar (Dog 2)

    To use the BigLeash Remote Trainer with two dogs, you must have a receiver collar for Dog 2. The receiver collar for Dog 2 comes with a bright orange collar strap so that you can easily differentiate Dog 1 from Dog 2.

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