DogWatch BigLeash S-15 Owner's Manual

REMOTE T R A I N E R

®

BigLeash

the

Owner’s Guide

S-15 Remote Trainer

Owner’s Guide

R E M O T E T R A I N E R

by DogWatch

Thank You for Purchasing

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At DogWatch®, “It’s all about your dog.®” You can be assured that you have
purchased one of the most technologically advanced pet training products
available. Our extensive research and testing has resulted in products that
are safe and effective for training your pet.

Your BigLeash S-15 Remote Trainer offers Big Features:

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Exclusive “InTouch” two-way communication lets you know you are
connected to your dog . . . even if he is out of sight.

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15 levels of stimulation provide professional dog trainers and pet owners

with a range of training levels for all personalities and situations.

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Audible and vibration signals supplement the stimulation training.

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The Firefly®nightlight feature helps you keep track of your dog in the
dark.

To make sure that you get the most from your BigLeash Remote Trainer,
please follow the instructions outlined in this manual.

If you have any questions, please visit our website or call Customer Service:

1-800-793-3436 x622, M-F, 9am to 5pm EST.

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Table of Contents

Important Safeguards .............................................................................2

Charging the Transmitter and Receiver Collar ....................................3

Turning the Transmitter and Receiver Collar On and Off ....................4

Receiver Features ..................................................................................5

Transmitter Features ..............................................................................6

Switching from Audible to Vibration ....................................................10

Using the Remote Trainer ....................................................................11

Training Basics ......................................................................................14

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................20

Warranty & Service................................................................................22

Adding Collar reprogramming the Receiver Collar ............................24

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Important Safeguards

TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR BIGLEASH

®

REMOTE TRAINER,

PLEASE FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES IN THIS MANUAL.

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It is important to understand the training process before using the trainer.

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Be consistent with your dog. Inconsistent cues (verbal and non-verbal) will
confuse your dog. A confused dog will have difficulty figuring out what you
want him to learn.

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Attempting to service the system yourself may invalidate the warranty.

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Keep the transmitter and receiver collar out of reach of children and others
unfamiliar with proper use of remote trainers.

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Periodically inspect your dog’s neck for irritation due to rubbing.

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This product is not recommended for training aggressive dogs. Dog
aggression should be handled by a qualified dog training professional.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

To activate Warranty, register online at either:

www.bigleash.com -or- www.dogwatch.com

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FULLY CHARGE THE TRANSMITTER AND THE RECEIVER BEFORE USING THE FIRST TIME.

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The batteries take approximately 3-4 hours to charge.

• We recommend charging your transmitter and receiver when not in

use. A protection circuit prevents overcharging.

Battery Status Indicators

■ Transmitter screen: Battery icon

• Charged battery: No battery icon.

• Low battery: Battery icon comes on and flashes.

• Charging: Battery icon stays on in a steady state.

• Charging complete: No battery icon.

When plugged-in

: - The LCD screen backlight stays illuminated.

- The transmitter and receiver will not turn on.

■ Receiver collar: Battery status light

• Charged battery: Light flashes green (unplugged, turned on.)

• Low battery: Light flashes red (unplugged, turned on.)

• Charging: Light turns steady red (plugged-in.)

• Charging complete: Light turns steady green (plugged in.)

Battery Icon

Icon = low battery
No icon = charged

Using a battery charger other than the one provided may damage your battery

and may invalidate your Warranty.

Charging the Transmitter and Receiver Collar

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ON/OFF
Alignment Markers

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Hold the

Alignment

Markers

Together

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▲ ▲▲

■ When the transmitter and receiver collar turn on, you hear a low-to-hi

“beep” tone and the LCD screen turns on.

■ Follow the same procedure to turn off the receiver and the transmitter.

You will hear a hi-to-low “beep” tone and the screen will turn off. Turning
your system off when not in use will help preserve the battery life.

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 so the alignment markers (indicated below) on the transmitter
match the alignment markers on the receiver.

The transmitter
and receiver will
not turn on while
charging.

Turning the Transmitter and Receiver ON and OFF

Lift the protective tab on
the back of the receiver
to insert the charger.

Connect the ‘Y’ cord to the
power adapter to charge the
transmitter and receiver at
the same time.

Lift the protective tab on the
bottom of the transmitter to
insert the charger.

Connecting the transmitter and receiver to the charger

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Firefly Nightlight

■ To activate the Firefly light strips, on collar 1,

press the Collar 1 button on the transmitter.

■ To activate the Firefly light strips, on collar 2,

press the Collar 2 button on the transmitter.

Receiver Features

The BigLeash receiver provides a battery status light and the Firefly®nightlight to help
you keep track of your dog at night.

Lift the protective tab to insert
the charger. Replace the tab
securely after charging.

Battery Status Light*

Firefly Nightlight Strips

ON/OFF Alignment Markers

Battery Charging Port

(under the protective tab)

Turn “on” the receiver collar by holding the
Receiver and the Transmitter next to each other
at the Alignment Markers.

Battery Status Light

Blinks GREEN Turned on, charged

Blinks RED Turned on, low battery

Steady RED Plugged-in, charging

Steady GREEN Plugged-in, fully charged

The BigLeash receiver is waterproof for all-weather, year-round use.

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• Press the Collar 1 (or Collar 2) button briefly, the light strip blinks briefly.

• Press the Collar 1 (or Collar 2) button for 5 seconds, the light stays on and continues to

blink. To turn “off”, press the Collar 1 (or Collar 2) button again for 5 seconds.

• When switching between Collar 1 and Collar 2, the light will blink briefly on the collar

which is receiving the signal from the transmitter.

FRONT

BACK

Transmitter Features

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4

1

2

2

Collar 1/Collar 2

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On/Off Alignment Markers

Lanyard Loop

Antenna

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Training Level
Adjustment

0 No signal
1-5 Mild
6-10 Moderate
11-15 Strong

LCD Display

▲ ▲▲

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BigLeash®uses exclusive digital FM technology with two-way communication between
the transmitter and the receiver collar.

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Switches signal from

Collar 1 to Collar 2

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Activates the Firefly

®

nightlight feature.

Collar 1
Collar 2

Charging Port

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1

Training Buttons

A = Audible/Vibration
B = Brief
C = Continuous

Location where the
battery icon appears
when the battery is
low.

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1. Lanyard Loop

A lanyard is supplied with each transmitter.

2. Antenna/Range Information

Your BigLeash Remote Trainer provides a 1/2 mile range in optimal conditions.
Range will vary depending on environmental conditions such as terrain, weather,
vegetation, buildings and other obstructions.

For best results, hold the transmitter with the antenna pointed up. Pointing the
antenna at the dog will not increase the range or the signal strength.

3.

Training Levels

You can use stimulation, audible or vibration for training as appropriate for
your pet and the situation. The stimulation level for the ‘B’ (Brief) and

‘C’ (Continuous) buttons can be adjusted.

• Level 1 = Lowest stimulation • Level 15 = Strongest stimulation

The audible and vibration levels are not adjustable.

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0

(zero)

= Safety Mode

(no stimulation, no audible, no vibration)

Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to adjust the stimulation level.

Finding the Appropriate Training Level

Start at Level 1 and increase the training level until you notice a reaction from
your dog; a quick head shake, looking down, even flicking an ear. You must
be focused on your dog when doing this. When you see the reaction, that is
the level to start training. The appropriate level varies from dog to dog.

✧ We recommend using the lowest effective training level. ✧