Dog Guard DG9000, Installation And Training Manual

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Assessing the Yard
To begin, you must determine where in your yard you want your signal field. This
is the area in which your dog’s receiver collar is activated by a radio signal from
the wire. It extends out 1 – 25 (+) feet on either side of the buried wire. It is
important to leave enough room between the house and the signal field for your
dog to be able to go around the house without running into the signal field.
Wire Loop
Twisted Pair Twisted pair
Containment Area
Where Will You Place the Transmitter?
Because it is not weatherproof, the transmitter should be placed indoors. Most
people find that the garage or basement works best. Be sure to locate it within 6
feet of the 110V electrical outlet into which it will be plugged. Placement must be
at least 10’ from any piping, electrical panel boxes, telephone or TV cable lines.
Try to place the transmitter on the side of the house closest to the wire loop. A
twisted pair of wires that emits no signal must be run from the transmitter to the
wire loop. Remember, the shorter the distance from your transmitter to the loop
wire, the better.
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