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Collar tightness is critical. The collar should
be snug without being too tight. All contact
points must touch your pet’s skin.
A loose collar will allow the contact posts to
rub back and forth on the skin, possibly
causing irritation.
We recommend that the receiver collar be
removed at night to allow your dog’s skin to
gradually condition itself to the contact
posts and to avoid potential skin irritation.
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Electrical stimulation has been a safe and
effective part of dog behavior conditioning
for over twenty years. It will not harm your
pet.
All dogs respond differently when they feel
mild electrical stimulation. Some dogs may
demonstrate little, if any, reaction, while
others may yelp and/or jump back. Some
dogs “freeze.” Do not try to comfort your pet
after he receives electrical stimulation as this
will reinforce his anxiety.
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Understanding the philosophy behind “avoidance training” and following the rules
during training will ensure that you and your pet get the most from your system.
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Your pet does not intuitively know that he or she is not welcome in all areas of your
home.
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Be aware that pets are sensitive to your attitude and mood. Stay “upbeat” during a
training session and your pet will be more receptive to the training.
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Reward and reinforce good pet behavior.
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Do not comfort your pet after he receives a correction, as you will be reinforcing
anxiety.
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Even though you consider your pet a friend, effective training depends on you being
the leader and your pet being the follower.
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ntt!! Do not break the training rules, even on special occasions when you
are tempted to allow your pet into a boundary area “just this once”.
Make sure all
family members follow the rules.
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Important Safeguards
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Please read the DogWatch
Owner’s Guide before starting
installation and training.
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Keep the receiver collar and
transmitter out of reach of
children.
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Never adjust the transmitter
while your pet is wearing the
receiver collar.
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Unplug the transmitter when
the system is left unused for
extended periods.
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These products are for indoor
use only.