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OPERATING & TRAINING GUIDE
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING
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Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Proper fit of the collar is important. A CAUTION IMPORTANT SAfETy INfORMATION collar worn for too long or made too tight on the dog’s neck may cause skin damage. Ranging Explanation of Attention Words and Symbols used in this guide 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. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
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® Thank you for choosing SportDOG Brand. Used properly, this product will help you train your dog efficiently COMPONENTS and safely. To ensure your satisfaction, please review this owner’s manual thoroughly. If you have questions regarding this product’s operation, please see this manual’s Frequently Asked Questions or Troubleshooting section, contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144, or visit our website at www.sportdog.com. To get the most protection out of your warranty, please
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OPERATING GUIDE HOW THE SySTEM WORKS ® The SportDOG Brand In-Ground Fence System has been proven safe, comfortable, and effective for dogs over 10 pounds. The system works by producing a radio signal from the Fence Transmitter through up to 8,600 feet of Boundary Wire. The Boundary Wire is buried LOCATE THE fENCE TRANSMITTER or attached to a fixed object to enclose the dog’s Boundary Area. You temporarily define the Boundary Area with Boundary Flags for a visual aid in training your dog. Your
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3-5' 3-5' Sample 6: Wire Loop Attached to Existing Fence (Double Loop) SAMPLE LAyOUTS This layout allows you to include your existing fence as part of your layout and keeps your D Sample 1: Perimeter dog from jumping out or digging under it. It reduces the amount of wire which will need to C Loop (Single Loop) be buried. Run the wire from the Fence Transmitter to A, A to B, B to C, C to D, D to E, The Perimeter Loop E to f , make a U-turn and follow your path all the way back to A, keeping the
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2 4. Plug the Power Adapter into the Power Jack and an electrical outlet. 3C 5. The Power Light and Loop Indicator Lights should come on. If this does not happen, see the “Troubleshooting” section (page 22). GROUND WIRE (4B) Proper grounding, although not necessary for the system to work, will help reduce the chance of electrical surges causing damage to your Fence Transmitter and/or Power Adapter. To ground your unit, you will need a solid (not stranded) Ground Wire 4B (14 to 18 gaug
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A-67 4 1 5 6 6 10 10 PREPARE THE COLLAR RECEIVER fUNCTION AND RESPONSE TABLE Your Collar Receiver comes with short Contact Points installed. If your dog has a long or thick coat, you have two options to Indicator Light Stimulation Level Collar Receiver Function Temperament of Dog ensure consistent contact: either trim the hair around the Contact Points or switch to the longer Contact Points included with Response your system (follow 1-5 in diagram 5A). Tighten the Contact Points with pliers on
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• Chain Link Fence (7A): Weave Boundary Wire through the links or use plastic quick ties. 6C 6D 6E Boundary CAUTION Wire • Wooden Split Rail or Privacy Fence (7A): Use staples to attach Boundary Wire. Avoid puncturing the insulation of the To prevent an Boundary Wire. unintended correction for your dog, test the • Double Loop with an Existing Fence: Run Boundary Wire on top of the fence and return it on the bottom of the fence to get Boundary Area and the three t
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PLACE THE BOUNDARy fLAGS TRAINING GUIDE The Boundary Flags are visual reminders for your 8A 8B dog to show where the Warning Zone is located. BE PATIENT WITH yOUR DOG 1. Hold the Collar Receiver at your dog’s neck height. ® Important: Proper training of your dog is essential to the success of the SportDOG Brand In-Ground fence System. Read 2. Walk towards the Warning Zone until the Collar this section completely before beginning to train your dog. Remember that the SportDOG Brand In-Groun
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NOTE: Never allow your dog to eat the treat in the Stimulation Zone. STEPS: 1. With full control of your dog on a leash, have the distraction presented. 10A 10B 10C 2. If your dog does not move toward the distraction, praise and offer a treat. 3. If your dog does react to the distraction, allow him to go into the Stimulation Zone. 4. Help your dog back into the Boundary Area if he does not turn back after 3 seconds. 5. Give treats and praise your dog anytime he comes back into the Boundary A
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fREQUENTLy ASKED QUESTIONS ACCESSORIES Will the SDF-100A work in my yard? Yes. This system works in yards up to 100 acres with the purchase of additional ® wire and flag kits (SDF-WF). This system includes 1,000 feet of wire and 100 To purchase additional accessories for your SportDOG Brand In-Ground Fence System, contact the Customer Care Center at boundary flags. Please refer to the wire chart on page 10 for more information. 1-800-732-0144 or visit our website at www.sportdog.com to loca
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ADDITIONAL INfORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING • The system should only be used with healthy dogs. Contact your veterinarian if you have concerns about the medical condition of your dog (medication, pregnant, heart conditions, etc.). Collar Receiver is not beeping or correcting. • Check battery to make sure it is installed properly (page 12). ® • The SportDOG Brand In-Ground Fence System is for residential use only. • Check that both lights are lit on the Fence Transmitter. If not, perform the “Short
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TO LOCATE A BREAK IN THE BOUNDARy WIRE COMPLIANCE Please follow these steps in determining where you have a break in your Boundary Wire: fCC/CANADA 1. Locate your original splice(s) and verify they have a good, solid connection. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 2. Check your yard to determine any possible damage to the Boundary Wire (recent digging, aerating, rodent burrowing, or any
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:: SDF WF WIRE & FLAG KIT ® :: SDF R ADD-A-DOG ® ©2005, 2010 RADIO SYSTEMS CORPORATION Radio Systems Corporation • 10427 Electric Avenue • Knoxville, TN 37932 • 1-800-732-0144 400-1178 400-1178.indd 28 3/5/10 4:28 PM ® Wire & Flag Kit and Add-A-Dog Collar Receiver
