Dogwatch DWHBLSH2, DWCBLSH2 User Manual

OWNER’S GUIDE

Thank You for Purchasing

At DogWatch, Inc., “It’s all about your dog.”™Whether you own one of our BigLeash Remote Trainers or one of our great Hidden Fence products, you can be assured that you have purchased the most technologically advanced pet containment and pet training products available.

Our extensive research and testing has resulted in products that are safe for your pet while helping you keep your pet safe.

Because of our commitment to excellence and value, Consumer Digest has awarded our Hidden Fence a “Best Buy” rating every year since 1998.

DogWatch®offers a full range of solutions for pet containment and training. Our Hidden Fences contain your dog in your yard and can keep him out of areas that are “off limits”, such as your garden or swimming pool. And our BigLeash Remote Trainer is a safe, effective and pet-friendly way to help train your dog to respond to your commands and eliminate undesirable behaviors.

We also have indoor systems that work throughout your home to keep your dog off couches and countertops, out of the trash, etc. — you name it.

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, M-F, 9 am to 5 pm, EST.

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by DogWatch, Inc., could void the user’s

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

- - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the recieiver is connected.

- - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This portable equipment complies with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance, it must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with

re Registered Trademarks of DogWatch, Inc.

Consumers Digest and are used under license.

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

authority to operate the equipment.

one of the following measures:

- - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

For RF exposure

any other antenna or transmitter.

DogWatch products are lead-free and compliant with the Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) initiative.

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Table Of Contents

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

Getting Started .....................................................................................................3

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

Turning the Transmitter and Receiver “On” and “Off” ..........................................3

Transmitter Features............................................................................................4

1. Lanyard Loop ..................................................................................................4

2. Antenna /Range Information ............................................................................4

3. LCD Display ......................................................................................................5

4. Correction Level Adjustment ............................................................................6

5. Collar 1/Collar 2 Feature ..................................................................................6

6. Correction Button A

7. Correction Button B [Brief] ................................................................................6

8. Correction Button C [Continuous] ......................................................................6

Switching from Audible to Vibration ..................................................................7

Using the Test Light to Check Correction Function ..........................................7

Receiver Features ................................................................................................8

Adjusting the Receiver Collar ..............................................................................8

Setting the Contact Posts.................................................................................... 8

Using the Receiver Collar for Training ..................................................................8

Battery Status Light ..............................................................................................8

[Audible/Vibration] ..............................................................6

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

Warranty & Repair ..............................................................................................18

Battery Replacement ........................................................................................19

Adding a Second Receiver Collar (Collar 2) ....................................................20

Important Safeguards

TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR BIGLEASH

FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES IN THIS MANUAL

■

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

■

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.

■

Attempting to service the system yourself may invalidate the warranty.

■

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

■

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

■

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

If you have questions about your BigLeash Remote Trainer,

visit our website - or - contact Customer Service at

1-800-793-3436, Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm.

REMOTE TRAINER, PLEASE

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

To activate Warranty coverage, register online at:

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

TH E SU CC ES S OF ALL TR AI NING REQUIRES REPETITION,

CO NS IS TE NC Y, PAT IE NC E AN D A LOT OF PRA ISE.

Getting Started

Charging the Transmitter and Receiver Collar

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

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To charge the transmitter and/or the receiver collar, plug the power adaptor into an electrical outlet and insert the other end securely into the charging port. Use the “Y” connector to charge both the transmitter and the receiver at the same time.

• It takes approximately 3-4 hours to charge.

• We recommend charging your batteries when

not in use. A protection circuit prevents overcharging.

• Both the transmitter and the receiver collar use a rechargable

lithium polymer battery.

■ Transmitter screen: Battery icon

• Comes on and flashes when the battery is low.

• Stays on in a steady state when charging.

• When charging is complete: Battery icon turns off.

(Note: The LCD screen backlight stays illuminated when transmitter is plugged-in.)

■ Receiver collar: Battery status light

• Flashes red when the battery is low.

• Turns steady red when the receiver collar is charging.

• Turns steady green when charging is complete (plugged-in).

• Flashing green light = charged battery (unplugged and turned on).

See illustration on page 5

See summary on page 8.

Battery Icon

For battery replacement information, see page 19.

Turning the Transmitter and Receiver “ON” and “OFF”

Both the transmitter and receiver must be turned “on” to operate.

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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.

ON/OFF Alignment Markers

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

Hold the Alignment

Markers Together

“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.

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Transmitter Features

The BigLeash communication between the transmitter and the receiver collar.

Remote Trainer is the only remote trainer with two-way

Antenna

Collar 1/Collar 2

Correction Button B (Brief)

Correction Button A

(Audible / Vibration)

On/Off Alignment Markers

▲ ▲▲

Lanyard Loop

LCD Display

Transmitter Features

Lanyard Loop

■

A lanyard is supplied with each transmitter.

orrection Level

Adjustment

Correction Button C

(Continuous)

Charging Port

Antenna/Range Information

■

Your BigLeash Remote Trainer provides more than a conditions. Range will vary depending on environmental conditions such as terrain, weather, vegetation, buildings and other obstructions.

■ How you hold the transmitter may affect the

range. For maximum range, keep the antenna pointed toward the sky. Pointing the transmitter

antenna toward your pet will reduce the range.

Hold the transmitter with the antenna up.

■ Keep your fingers off the antenna. Touching the antenna during transmission

will greatly reduce the efficiency and the range of the antenna.

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3. LCD Display

The LCD display on your transmitter lets you know your system is operating properly. The LCD display illuminates briefly when the transmitter is turned on or when one of the command buttons is pushed.

Collar1/Collar2Icon

■

Indicates which collar is receiving the signal when working with 2 dogs.

ollar 1

eceiver

con (Paw)

Signal Strength

ollar 2

Transmitter Icon

Example 1

■

Receiver Icon (Paw)

Indicates that the receiver collar is ‘on’ and functioning properly.

Paw blinks if signal is lost

(dog out of range or collar battery is depleted.)

■

Signal Strength

Indicated by the horizontal lines between the transmitter and the paw icons.

No lines + Paw Icon blinks

= Not Communicating

■

Transmitter Icon

Indicates that the transmitter is ‘on’ and functioning properly.

Transmitter icon blinks to indicate activation when any

button is pushed.

Correction Level

Example 2

Transmitter Battery Icon

■

Transmitter Battery Icon

Turns on and begins flashing when the transmitter battery is getting low.

Battery Icon

• No icon = Charged battery

• Icon Flashes = Low battery

■

Correction Level

1 - 3 = Mild Correction 4 - 6 = Moderate Correction 7-10 = Strong Correction

Correction Level 0 = Safety Mode

No Audible / No Vibration

No Correction

Example 1:

Example 2:

Strong signal, correction level 3, collar 1, and low transmitter battery. Weak signal, correction level 9, collar 2, and good battery.

A weak signal usually indicates the dog is moving out of range of the transmitter.

Training Tip:

Keep the trainer out of direct view of your pet when using it so he does not become “transmitter-wise.” It is important that he associates the correction with his behavior, not with the transmitter.

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