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DogWatch

®

 MB-1

Product Features and Operating Instructions

The DogWatch® MB-1 is a battery operated indoor/outdoor mobile boundary  

hidden fence transmitter designed to create small pet-free areas. 

The MB-1 can be used to train your pet to stay away from specific objects or areas indoors or 
outdoors, such as the sofa, bed, kitchen table or counter, the trash or cat’s litter box, garden,  
pool or children’s play area, for example. 

Troubleshooting

If your pet enters the avoidance area without responding to the correction signal, make sure that both 

the transmitter and the receiver collar are “on” and working. If both the transmitter and the receiver are 

functioning properly, you may need to increase the signal range on the transmitter or the correction 

level on the collar. 

Reminder:

 Never adjust the transmitter or the correction level while your pet is 

wearing the receiver collar.

Transmitter

• 

Check to see if the transmitter is charged and turned ‘on’. If functioning properly, the status light 

should be 

blinking

• 

Check the 

Rate Setting

 on the back of the transmitter. Increase the rate if necessary.

• 

Check the

 Range Setting

 on the back of the transmitter. Increase the range if necessary. Too small 

a signal field may allow your pet to get too close to the boundary area before receiving a warning.

Receiver Collar

• 

Make sure the transmitter is turned ‘on’.

• 

Make sure that the collar fits and the contact posts on the receiver collar touch your pet’s skin.

• 

Take the receiver collar off the dog and place the test light on the contact posts while holding the 

receiver next to your MB-1 transmitter. If your test light lights up, your receiver is working properly. 

Be sure you are not touching the contact posts.

• 

Check the receiver battery:  

1) Is it inserted correctly?  
2) Does it need to be replaced?

       Typical battery life: R7 receiver = up to 6 months. R9 receiver = up to 2 years.

reminder:

 Remove the receiver collar at night or when not in use to prevent skin irritation/pressure sores.

NOTE: 

Do not position the transmitter on or near large metal objects.

How the System Works

The MB-1 transmits a silent radio signal that is recognized by a special 

receiver collar

 worn by your 

pet. The signal can be adjusted from 4 feet to 8 feet in diameter to create a pet-free ‘avoidance area’. 
The outer edge of the 

boundary area

 is a 

warning zone

. As your pet approaches the warning 

zone, the receiver collar starts ‘beeping’ to alert your pet that he is too close to the boundary area. 
With training (page 3), your pet learns that if he goes beyond the warning zone, the beep is quickly 
followed by a ‘correction’ (an unpleasant, but safe, sensation from the receiver collar). Your pet will 
learn to stay away from areas he associates with the warning beep.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry 
Canada rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This 
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must 
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme à la partie 15 régles FCC et est 
confirme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils 
radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux conditions 
suivantes: (1) l’apppareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et  
(2) l’utilisateure de l’appariel doit accepter tout brouillage  
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible  
d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
DogWatch products are lead-free and compliant with the Reduction of 
Hazardous Substances (RoHS) initiative.
DogWatch Products are protected under U.S. Patent numbers: 
6,360,698; 6,467,435; and 6,825,768

2 Year Warranty

To see warranty information and submit Warranty Registration: 

www.dogwatch.com/customer-resources

BATTERY REPLACEMENT 

The rechargeable battery in the MB-1 is replaceable. 
The life of the rechargeable battery will vary 
depending on use. For a replacement battery, 
contact your authorized DogWatch Dealer.   

www.dogwatch.com

 

NOTE: The use of any battery other than a battery 
authorized by DogWatch Inc. may cause erratic operation 
or could cause permanent damage and may void the 
Warranty.
Modifications or changes to this equipment not expressly 
approved by DogWatch Inc. may void the user’s authority 
to operate the equipment. 

1

4

MB-1

Up to 4 feet 
maximum 
“sideways” 
from the 
center of the 
transmitter.

Up to 5 feet maximum above  
(and under) the transmitter.

Signal Range

The signal radiates in all directions around the transmitter (as if it were in the 
center of a large ball).

•  The maximum “horizontal” (sideways) signal is 4 feet from the center  

of the transmitter (8 feet maximum diameter).

•  The maximum “vertical” signal above (and under) the transmitter is 5 feet 

from the top of the transmitter. 

Setting the Boundary Area

Set the 

signal rate 

and the 

range

 

(see pages 2 & 3) then 

place the 

MB-1 transmitter in the center of 
the pet-free area. 

For example, 

on a counter, in the garden, near 
a doorway or under a piece of 
furniture. 

Test the signal field and place  
the training flags before putting 
the collar on your dog. 

To locate the signal field, place 
the test light on the contact posts 
and move toward the transmitter 
until you hear the warning beeps. 
Avoid touching the contact posts.

Safe Area

MB-1

Warning Zone

Correction Zone

Pet-Free 

Avoidance Area

Training Flags

The training flags are placed 
around the edge of the warning 
zone to mark the pet-free 
avoidance area. The flags are   
gradually removed after your pet 
is trained.

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Summary of Contents for MB-1

Page 1: ...to stay away from areas he associates with the warning beep This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Le présent appareil est conforme à la partie 1...

Page 2: ...ained to an outdoor Hidden Fence he may retreat immediately when he sees the flags or hears the beeps If he continues into the correction zone he will receive a brief correction a mild sensation that is unpleasant but will not harm your pet Immediately call out Watch out and tug the leash firmly to pull your pet out of the signal field Again allow your pet to approach the boundary flags If he retr...

Page 3: ...ained to an outdoor Hidden Fence he may retreat immediately when he sees the flags or hears the beeps If he continues into the correction zone he will receive a brief correction a mild sensation that is unpleasant but will not harm your pet Immediately call out Watch out and tug the leash firmly to pull your pet out of the signal field Again allow your pet to approach the boundary flags If he retr...

Page 4: ...to stay away from areas he associates with the warning beep This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Le présent appareil est conforme à la partie 1...

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