tery power. When the system is using battery power, a
reduction in the containment field width may occur and
is dependent on the length of wire being used and the
containment field width distance setting. For example, a
typical installation using 700 feet of boundary wire with
a normal field width setting of 10 feet will experience
approximately 25% reduction in field width on battery
b a ckup with a fresh set of AA Alkaline batteri e s
installed.This equates to a containment field width of
approximately 7.5 feet.This field width will continue to
reduce over the life of the batteries. After approximate-
ly 20 hours of battery use, the containment field width
will be approximately 6 feet.The batteries will power the
transmitter for approximately 40 hours. At the end of 40
hours of battery use, the containment field width may
be as short as 4.5 feet.The low battery detection mon-
itor built into the transmitter will produce a warning
alarm when the battery life has been reduced by
approximately 50%.
C.Important Notes About the Collar
1. Always use the rubber insulators between the collar
strap and probes to provide insulation in damp condi-
tions.
2. If needed, a small amount of hair removal or thinning
will improve probe contact with the skin.
3. Check your dog's neck at least weekly for skin irrita-
tion.
4. This product is not recommended for dogs under four
months of age.
5. Check the tightness of the probes regularly and fre-
quently to prevent loss of the receiver box . L o s t
receivers are not covered under manufacturer warranty.
6. To prevent accidental correction inside the home,
remove the collar from your dog's neck when it comes
inside.
7. If your dog challenges the system frequently, a full
charge on the receiver will provide approximately 2-4
weeks of use between charges. A full charge will last
over 60 days when the receiver is rarely activated.
8. Check the collar receiver once a week to make sure
the collar receiver has an adequate charge. A green
flashing light once every two seconds indicates that the
collar receiver is adequately charged. A red flashing
light once every two seconds or no flashing light indi-
cates that the collar receiver needs to be recharged.If
the collar receiver will not be used for an extended peri-
od of time (more than 3 months), we recommend you
still charge the collar receiver at least once every 3
months to maximize battery life.
9. Test the collar receiver in the containment field week-
ly to verify that the system is functioning properly. To
test, hold the supplied test light to the collar receiver
probes. Holding the receiver by the case, NOT by the
probes, walk into the containment field.With the receiv-
er held at the height of your dog’s neck with the probes
facing upward, verify the warning sound is present and
the test light illuminates.
SECTION 6.
TIPS FOR CONTAINMENT TRAINING
To get the most out of your containment system, keep
these tips in mind:
1. The collar receiver must be properly fit to ensure ade-
quate contact between your dog's skin and the receiver
probes. Place the collar high and snug on your dog's
neck.
2 . A l ways use the lowest correction level on the
adjustable wall transmitter necessary to contain your
dog. Proceed to higher correction levels only if necessary.
3. Never leave the collar receiver on your dog for longer
than 12 hours a day. Leaving the collar on your dog for
extended periods could result in irritation around the
neck or at the site where the probes make contact with
the skin.Check your dog’s neck weekly for signs of skin
irritation.
4. Begin training when your dog has reached at least
four months of age.
5. Always make sure the collar is functioning properly
BEFORE putting it on your dog. Verify the containment
transmitter is operating properly and the field width is
appropriate. To test the containment field, refer to
Section 4.G.3.pg 11 Field Width Testing the System.
6. If a metal slip collar is used for training it must be
properly positioned low on your dog's neck when he
wears the Invisible Fence
®
collar receiver. Slip collars
are not safe for casual wear and must be removed after
each lesson. Metal tags on collars must be positioned
to prevent any contact with the containment receiver
probes. Any metal contacting the probes may prevent
the correction from affecting your dog.
7. Place the training flags 3 to 4 feet inside the perime-
ter of where the warning sound is heard. This will add
a visual cue to the audio warning sound and help your
dog learn the boundar y.
8. Never call or pull a dog into the containment field.
9. Keep training sessions brief (10 to 15 minutes) and
stop the session before your dog has lost interest. End
the session with play.
10. Do NOT become overly confident that your dog has
become conditioned sooner than expected. Complete
all of the steps in the Training Plan before allowing your
dog to run free.
11. ALWAYS praise your dog for appropriate behavior.
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