OPERATING & TRAINING GUIDE PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Explanation of Attention Words and Symbols used in this guide This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Thank you for choosing SportDOG Brand.® Used properly, this product will help you train your dog efficiently 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.
KEY DEFINITIONS FENCE TRANSMITTER: The power source that transmits the radio signal through the Boundary Wire. BOUNDARY AREA: The area inside the Warning Zone where your dog can roam freely. WARNING ZONE: The perimeter of the Boundary Area where your dog’s Collar Receiver begins to beep, warning him not to go into the Stimulation Zone. STIMULATION ZONE: The zone beyond the Warning Zone where your dog’s Collar Receiver will deliver a Stimulation, signaling him to return to the Boundary Area.
SAMPLE LAYOUTS C B When using a Double Loop, the Boundary Wire must be separated by a minimum of THREE TO FIVE FEET to avoid canceling the signal. Remember that a Double Loop will require twice as much wire. D E F B E A Sample 3: Front or Back Yard Only (Double Loop) From the Fence Transmitter, run the wire to A, A to B, B to C, C to D, D to E, E to F, make a U-turn and follow your path all the way back to A, keeping the wire separated three to five feet.
3C 4. Plug the Power Adapter into the Power Jack and an electrical outlet. 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.
STEP :: 05 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 ensure consistent contact: either trim the hair around the Contact Points or switch to the longer Contact Points included with your system (follow 1-5 in diagram 5A). Tighten the Contact Points with pliers one-half turn beyond finger tight. Check the tightness weekly.
6C 6D To prevent an unintended correction for your dog, test the Boundary Area and Width after any change. Boundary Wire • Chain Link Fence (7A): Weave Boundary Wire through the links or use plastic quick ties. 6E • Wooden Split Rail or Privacy Fence (7A): Use staples to attach Boundary Wire. Avoid puncturing the insulation of the Boundary Wire.
STEP :: 08 PLACE THE BOUNDARY FLAGS The Boundary Flags are visual reminders for your dog to show where the Warning Zone is located. 8A 8B TRAINING GUIDE BE PATIENT WITH YOUR DOG 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.
NOTE: Never allow your dog to eat the treat in the Stimulation Zone. 10A 10B STEPS: 1. With full control of your dog on a leash, have the distraction presented. 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.
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 boundary flags. Please refer to the wire chart on page 10 for more information. Is my dog too big (or little)? The SportDOG Brand® In-Ground Fence System has been proven safe and effective for dogs over 10 pounds.
TROUBLESHOOTING Collar Receiver is not beeping or correcting. • Check battery to make sure it is installed properly (page 12). • Check that both lights are lit on the Fence Transmitter. If not, perform the “Short Loop Test” (page 23). The Collar Receiver is beeping, but the dog is not responding to the Stimulation. • Make sure the Stimulation Level is set at 2 or above. • Test the Collar Receiver with the Test Light (6B, page 13).
TO LOCATE A BREAK IN THE BOUNDARY WIRE COMPLIANCE Please follow these steps in determining where you have a break in your Boundary Wire: 1. Locate your original splice(s) and verify they have a good, solid connection. 2. Check your yard to determine any possible damage to the Boundary Wire (recent digging, aerating, rodent burrowing, or any other noticeable disturbance in your yard next to the Boundary Wire).
MOUNTING TEMPLATE THIS END UP 6.30” LAYOUT GRID 26 1-800-732-0144 SPORTDOG.
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