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PLACE THE BOUNDARy fLAGS
The Boundary Flags are visual reminders for your
dog to show where the Warning Zone is located.
1. Hold the Collar Receiver at your dog’s neck
height.
2. Walk towards the Warning Zone until the Collar
Receiver beeps (
8A
).
3. Place a Boundary Flag in the ground (
8B
).
4. Walk back into the Boundary Area until the
beeping stops.
5. Repeat this process around the Warning Zone
until it is marked with Boundary Flags every 10
feet.
NOTE: If you cannot hear the beep, see the Test
Light Instructions in Step 6
.
8A
8B
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fIT THE COLLAR RECEIVER
IMPORTANT: The proper fit and placement of your Collar Receiver is important for effective
training. The Contact Points must have direct contact with your dog’s skin on the underside of
his neck.
To ensure a proper fit, follow these steps:
1. With your dog standing (3A), center the Collar Receiver so the Contact Points are
underneath your dog’s neck, touching the skin (3B). If your dog has a long or thick
coat, you have two options to ensure consistent contact: either trim the hair around
the Contact Points or switch to the longer Contact Points included with your system.
2. The Collar Receiver should fit snugly, yet loose enough to allow one finger to fit
between the strap and your dog’s neck (3C).
3. Allow your dog to wear the collar for several minutes, and then recheck the
fit. Check the fit again as your dog becomes more comfortable
wearing the Collar Receiver.
CARE AND CLEANING
To ensure the effectiveness of this product and the comfort and safety of your dog, check the fit of his collar frequently. If
you notice that your dog is experiencing skin irritation, discontinue use of the collar for a few days. If the condition persists
beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
TO PREVENT SKIN IRRITATION fROM OCCURRING:
• The Collar Receiver should not be worn for more than 8 hours out of every 24-hour period.
• Your dog’s neck and the Contact Points must be washed weekly with a washcloth and mild hand soap, then rinsed
thoroughly.
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TRAINING GUIDE
BE PATIENT WITH yOUR DOG
Important: Proper training of your dog is essential to the success of the SportDOG Brand
®
In-Ground fence System. Read
this section completely before beginning to train your dog. Remember that the SportDOG Brand In-Ground fence System is
not a solid barrier.
• Have fun with your dog throughout the training process. Training should be fun, fair, firm and consistent.
• Train for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. Don’t try to do too much too quickly. More-frequent short sessions are better than
less-frequent longer sessions.
• If your dog shows signs of stress, slow down the training schedule, add additional days of training, or increase the amount
of play time with your dog in the Boundary Area. Common stress signals include:
- Dog pulling on leash toward the house
- Ears tucked
- Tail down
- Body lowered
- Nervous / frantic movement or stiffening of dog’s body
• Your dog must be completely comfortable near the Boundary Flags at the end of every training session. Spend at least 5
minutes of “play time” at the completion of each session within 10 feet of the Boundary Flags.
• Finish each training session on a positive note with lots of praise and play.
• Remove the Collar Receiver after each training session.
• Be sure to contain your dog by another means during the training period (pen, tie-out, leash, etc.).
• During training, if you need to take your dog out of the Boundary Area, remove the Collar Receiver and either pick your dog
up or put him in the car to pass out of the Boundary Area.
• Even if you think your dog is responding well to the training, complete the entire training. Reinforcement is important!
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DAy 1 - BOUNDARy fLAG AWARENESS
Perform three sessions on day 1, each training session lasting 10-15 minutes.
GOAL:
To have your dog learn that the Boundary Flags and warning beep from the Collar Receiver define the new Boundary Area.
SETUP:
• Begin training with Stimulation Level 2 and only increase if your dog does not respond to the Stimulation.
• Put a separate non-metallic collar on your dog’s neck ABOVE the Collar Receiver and attach a leash.
Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the Contact Points.
• Have tiny pieces of treats that your dog will find desirable available.
• Have your dog’s favorite play toy available.
STEPS:
1. Begin by walking your dog on a leash in the Boundary Area. Calmly praise and talk to your dog, occasionally giving treats.
2. Move toward the Boundary Flags (
10A
). Keep your mood happy and throw treats to the ground.
3. With full control of your dog on a leash, toss a treat on the outside edge of the flags. As your dog enters the Stimulation Zone
to receive the treat, he will begin to receive a mild Stimulation (
10B
). The longer your dog remains in the Stimulation Zone, the
stronger the Stimulation will get. Allow him to stay in the Stimulation Zone for 2 seconds then gently help your dog back into the
Boundary Area (
10C
). Immediately praise and offer him a treat as he enters the Boundary Area, even if you have helped with
the leash. Wiggle a Boundary Flag to help your dog understand that the discomfort of the Stimulation happens around the flags.
4. Repeat this process at the same Boundary Flag until your dog resists going into the Stimulation Zone.
5. Aim to master 3-4 Boundary Flags per session. Make this FUN! Praise your dog if he quickly retreats or resists going into the
Stimulation Zone.
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9A
9C
1. Turn power OFF at the Fence Transmitter.
2. With your dog standing (
9A
), center the Collar Receiver so the Contact Points are
underneath your dog’s neck, touching the skin (
9B
). If your dog has a long or thick
coat, you have two options to ensure consistent contact: either trim the hair around
the Contact Points or switch to the longer Contact Points included with your system.
You may need to trim the hair in the area of the Contact Points.
Never shave the dog’s neck; this may lead to a rash or infection.
3. The Collar Receiver should fit snugly, yet loose enough to allow one finger to
fit between the strap and your dog’s neck (
9C
).
4. Allow your dog to wear the collar for several minutes, and then recheck the
fit. Check the fit again as your dog becomes more comfortable wearing the
Collar Receiver.
fIT THE COLLAR RECEIVER
IMPORTANT: The proper fit and placement of the Collar Receiver is important for effective training.
The Contact Points must have direct contact with your dog’s skin.
Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Proper fit of the collar is important. A collar worn for too
long or made too tight on the dog’s neck may cause skin damage. Ranging from redness to pressure ulcers; this condition is
commonly known as bed sores.
• Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day.
• When possible reposition the collar on the dog’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.
• Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this manual.
• Never connect a leash to the electronic collar; it will cause excessive pressure on the contacts.
• When using a separate collar for a leash, don’t put pressure on the electronic collar.
• Wash the dog’s neck area and the contacts of the collar weekly with a damp cloth.
• Examine the contact area daily for signs of a rash or a sore.
• If a rash or sore is found, discontinue use of the collar until the skin has healed.
• If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
• For additional information on bed sores and pressure necrosis, please visit the FAQ section for In-Ground
Containment at www.sportdog.com.
These steps will help keep your dog safe and comfortable. Millions of dogs are comfortable while they wear stainless steel
contacts. Some dogs are sensitive to contact pressure. You may find after some time that your dog is very tolerant of the
collar. If so, you may relax some of these precautions. It is important to continue daily checks of the contact area. If redness
or sores are found, discontinue use until the skin has fully healed.
To ensure a proper fit, follow these steps:
9B
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