User Manual

Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence
Installing the Custom-Shape Wireless Dog Fence - Setting Up the Collars
Fitting a Collar:
To ensure safe and effective operation of the system, it is
important to make sure that the Collar is fitted properly.
1. Be sure the fence is turned off at the Controller.
2. Position the Collar high on your dog’s neck, with the probes
facing upward centered on your dog’s neck.
3. Make sure that the probes maintain contact with the skin.
- The Collar is factory-installed with long probes for
thick or long-haired breeds.
- Short probes are also provided for short-haired dogs.
4. To change the probes, simply unscrew the long probes and
replace them. Be sure the rubber insulator is between the probe
and the Collar strap. Hand tighten the probes as far as you can.
Do not over tighten.
5. Adjust the Collar to fit snugly but not tightly. You should be able to
slide the tip of one finger between your dog’s coat and one of the
probes on the Collar. The tip of your finger should not be able to slip
between the two easily, but with some effort. It should be a tight
squeeze. Separately, you should be able to slide one finger between
the strap of the Collar and the back of your dog’s neck. (See Figure 6.9)
6. Once Collar is adjusted to correct length, remove Collar and trim the
excess using scissors.(See Figure 7.0)
Figure 6.9
Figure 7.0
Important Notes:
The Collar should be snug enough so that
it does not move when your dog moves.
If your dog is going to continue to grow or
grows a long winter coat, leave extra room
before trimming off the excess.
To help prevent skin irritation, it is
recommended that you never leave
the Collar on your dog for more than 12
consecutive hours at a time.
WARNING
If you do not remove the Collar from your
dog’s neck at least every 12 hours AND
clean your dog’s neck and the Collar,
Pressure Necrosis may occur, which is a
deterioration of your dog’s skin. It is
caused by extended contact to the
pressure of the probes of the Collar
combined with the oil and dirt that may
accumulate on the probes if not kept clean.
s During training, do not let your dog wear the Collar without direct
supervision.
s You should be able to slide the top of one finger between your dog’s coat
and one of the probes on the Collar. Your finger should not be able to slip
between the two easily, but with a little effort. It should be a tight squeeze.
s Each time you take the Collar off your dog, look for any indication of a sore
or rash.
s Should you find any indication of a sore or rash on your dog, stop using the
Collar for a few days.
s If the rash or sore exists for more than 2 days, consult your veterinarian.
s Wash your dog’s neck weekly with mild soap and a wash cloth and then
rinse clean.
s Wash the probes of the Collar weekly with mild soap and a wash cloth and
then rinse clean.
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