settInG tHe boUnDaRy WIDtH
The Boundary Zone is the area beyond the Boundary Flags where the dog will receive a Static Correction. The dog will
hear a Warning Tone as it approaches the Boundary Zone and will receive a Static Correction if they do not return to
the Safe Zone immediately. You should set the Boundary Zone width as wide as possible to give your pet the largest
warning and correction zone without reducing the Safe Zone. Initially consider a Boundary Zone width of a minimum
of 10 feet. As your dog becomes accustomed to the System you may be able to reduce your Boundary Zone width.
You can adjust the Boundary Zone by turning the knob on the Base Transmitter. As you turn the knob to the
right you are increasing the Boundary Zone width (how far from the wire the warning and correction begins).
NOTE: Make sure you give the dog at least 3 feet of Safe Zone in all areas, paying special attention to narrow
areas on the side of the home.
• Begin with the Boundary Zone knob turned to MAX.
• Turn your Receiver Collar on and place the Test Light
indentation holes directly onto the Receiver Collar probes.
• Choose a section of straight Boundary Wire that is at least
50 feet long.
• Slowly bring the Receiver Collar near the Boundary Wire at
your pet’s neck level with probes facing up. As you approach
the Boundary Zone you will hear a Warning Tone and the Test
Light will flash. The Warning Tone indicates the beginning of
the Boundary Zone.
• Measure the distance from the spot where you heard the Warning Tone to the Boundary Wire. This distance is
your Boundary Zone. Remember the area encompassed by the Boundary Flags is the Safe Zone. The Safe Zone is
the area where the dog can roam without receiving a Warning Tone or Static Correction from the Receiver Collar.
• Test in several different areas to make sure the system is functioning properly.
• You can decrease the area of the Boundary Zone width by turning the Boundary Zone knob to the left and
testing using your Receiver Collar and Test Light .
• Repeat this exercise until you achieve the desired Boundary Zone width and Safe Zone.
• If you are satisfied with the Boundary Zone move on to Setting up the Boundary Flags.
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