DogWatch Hidden Fence System, Performance Series Owner's Manual

Hidden Fence Systems

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Owner’s Guide

Performance Series

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You have purchased the most technologically advanced

hidden fence system available, thanks to our

patented SafeLink

®

FM digital technology, AUTOMEMORY™

and F astReact™ Pet Friendly™ features.

Our extensive research and testing has resulted in a product

that will help improve the relationship between you and your dog.

We are also pleased to provide you with a solution that’s

cost-effective and has no impact to the aesthetics of your property.

The DogWatch

®

system offers you great flexibility.

Not only can you contain your dog in your yard, you can also

keep him out of your garden, rose bushes or swimming pool.

It can even be attached to an existing fence to

keep your pet from jumping over or digging under it.

To assure that your

DogWatch

®

Hidden Fence System works properly,

please follow the training procedures outlined in this manual.

Any shortcuts may affect the performance of the system and

could be unsafe to your pet.

If you have any questions,

please contact your local authorized DogWatch Dealer.

Thank You for Purchasing the

DogWatch®Hidden Fence System!

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Surrounding Pets With Freedom Since 1990.

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Important Safeguards.........................................1

Product Descriptions

Performance Series™ PT4 Transmitter. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 4

Performance Series R7 Receiver.............................. 4

Performance Series R8 Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Changing the Batteries

R7 Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

R8 Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Resetting The Battery Reminder Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Receiver Features.

R7 and R8 Receiver........................................ 5-8

Changing the Receiver Training Levels

R7 and R8 Receiver........................................ 5-8

How The System Works...................................... 9

How The System Is Installed................................ 10

Important Reminders........................................ 11

Containment Training

Your Dog’s Response To Stimulation............................ 12

Dog Personalities &Traits..................................... 12

Avoidance Zone and Safety Zones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Adjusting the Collar........................................... 13

Containment Training Reminders............................... 14

Phase 1: Audible Training...................................14-15

Phase 2: Introduction to Correction...........................15-16

Phase 3: Introduction to Distractions..........................16-17

Phase 4: Introduction to Increased Distractions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16

Phase 5: Letting Your Dog Off The Leash. .......................17

Phase 6: Taking your Dog Outside The Boundary ................ 18

What to Expect Off Leash ..................................... 17

Training Tips. . . . . . . . ....................................... 18

System Maintenance Record................................ 20

Replacement Batteries & Collars............................ 20

Getting Help................................................. 19

Warranties

Warranty Registration......................................... 21

Manufacturer’s Warranty...................................... 21

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Table Of Contents

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Please read all the literature included with your DogWatch®Hidden Fence
System before turning the system on or beginning training.

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Do not attempt to shortcut the complete training of your dog.

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The DogWatch Hidden Fence System is intended for the purpose of containing
domestic dogs. Use for any other purpose is at system owner’s risk.

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In the event your system requires servicing, please contact your local
Authorized DogWatch Dealer. Attempting to service the system yourself may
invalidate the warranty.

To contact your local dealer, please call DogWatch at:

800-793-3436 or go to our Web Site at www.dogwatch.com.

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The DogWatch Hidden Fence System is recommended for dogs six (6) months
or older. Your Dealer will recommend if a puppy under 6 months old is ready.

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Keep the collar and the transmitter out of the reach of children.

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Never adjust the transmitter or receiver when your dog is wearing the collar.

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DogWatch recommends that you unplug your transmitter from the wall outlet and
disconnect the loop wire during lightning storms or when it is left unused for
extended periods. This will prevent possible damage from lightning and
powerline surges.

• This product is only intended for use

with trained domestic dogs. If your dog
is aggressive or violent and could
cause harm to itself or others outside
the fenced premises, you should take
other measures to restrain your dog
such as traditional fencing

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Important Safeguards

DOGWATCH STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU REMOVE THE COLLAR AT

NIGHT WHILE YOUR DOG IS INSIDE

The transmitter sends a coded digital FM radio signal through the boundary wire.
This signal can be adjusted, allowing you to control the “hidden fence” around
your property. It operates on a standard 110 volt outlet.

Performance™ Series PT4 Transmitter Features

Never 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.
The red

Power light on the front panel lets you know that it is operating.

2. Power Supply: The transmitter is powered through a power supply that is

plugged into a properly grounded 110 volt outlet. The adapter is plugged into the
transmitter jack labeled “PWR.”

3. PowerPak™: Optional battery back-up system keeps the transmitter operating in the
event of a power failure. When transmitter is being powered by battery back-up, the
red power light will remain off. PowerPak plugs into the transmitter at “P-PAK”.

4. Ground Wire: The green ground wire is plugged into the transmitter at the loca­tion labeled “GND.” The round connector on the green ground wire is attached
under the screw on the outlet faceplate. It will, however, only be effective if your
outlet is properly grounded. If you have any questions about having a properly
grounded outlet, consult your local electrician.

5.

Loop Plug:Your system comes with zip cord with a plug on one end.

This plug fits

into the hole marked “

Loop” on the bottom of the transmitter

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This is the beginning

of the boundary wire. Once your boundary wire has been properly installed and

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Product Description

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Performance™Series PT4 Transmitter

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5

3

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Training

Mode

Range

Loop Plug

Pulse

Rate

Power
On/Off

Power Supply

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Ground Wire

Power Pak™

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Loop
Monitor
Display