Training Tips for the
Spray Virtual Fence
- Training takes about 10-15 minutes a day for 14 days.
With the aid of the flags, you will train your dog to
recognize his designated area. During the training period,
your dog should only be allowed in your yard with a leash.
Let all family members participate in the training so that
your dog doesn't relate training to only one member of the
family.
- Begin training by holding the spray collar in your hand
and leading your dog, with a regular collar and leash, to
the boundaries of the fence all the way around the yard.
Pickup a boundary flag and give your dog a strong "NO"
command, allowing him to hear the beeping from the spray
collar. Repeat these steps several times.
- After each session, lead your dog back to a "safe" area
and praise him. Training will be tiring for your dog, so let
him rest/play for a period once you have trained for 10-15
minutes.
- Place the spray collar on your dog, leave his regular
collar and leash on, and let your dog experience a
"correction" by walking into the signal field all by
himself. Pickup a boundary flag, and give your dog a strong
"NO" command, allowing him to hear the beeping from the
spray collar. Then lead him immediately back into the "safe"
area and praise him. Repeat these steps several times.
- Once you are finished with training for the day, remove
the spray collar from your dog. DO NOT leave your dog alone
with the collar on until he is fully trained.
- For the next 14 days, you will repeat the above steps.
Towards the 14th day, your dog should start avoiding the
boundaries. When your dog shows learning progress, remove
his regular leash and collar, and allow him to roam freely.
Every other day, for several days, gradually begin removing
the boundary flags.
- When your dog ventures out of the boundaries, remove the
spray collar, lead him back into the area and then replace
the collar. Most dogs will be fully trained after 2 weeks,
but monthly reinforcement training is highly recommended.
Battery:
- When installing the battery, be certain
that the positive and negative ends are properly aligned.
See "+" and "-" symbols inside battery compartment.
- Always remove the battery when the collar
is not in use in order to prolong battery life. (The
microphone will be in continual "listening" mode whenever
the battery is in the unit.)
Transmitter:
- The transmitter should be located
indoors in a dry, protected area that is above 32
degrees Fahrenheit and not exposed to sun. To avoid
signal interference don't install near metal objects
(i.e., hot water heater, metal shelving, major
appliances, breaker box, etc.).
- Connect fence wires to appropriate
terminals on the transmitter (see instructions for more
details). You will know it is connected correctly when
you pickup the signal from the spray collar. Choose the
hook-up that gets you the most range.
- Make sure you ground your transmitter
to protect from lightening and other electrical
problems. Connect a ground wire between terminal A of
the transmitter and a ground rod buried at least 3 ft.
in the ground.
- Set the range by turning the range
adjustment knob on the transmitter. Turning the knob to
the right will increase the range and to the left will
reduce the range.
- The signal light on the transmitter
is green when power is applied and no fence is
connected, but it flickers red/green when a fence is
connected and the system is in boundary line adjustment
mode.
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"Quick Tips" for using
the Virtual Fence®
Outdoor Containment System
Filling the Device:
- Filling the device is similar to
putting air in a tire - you shouldn't hear hissing
sounds and shouldn't be getting spray outside the
unit.
- It takes about 30 seconds to
completely fill the device. Count to 30 slowly while
holding the can firmly in place.
- When full, the reservoir contains
about 23 sprays. (Each Refill Can contains about 300
sprays.)
- You cannot overfill the device -
the pressure in the can and device will equalize.
Adjusting the Collar Strap:
- The device should be positioned
so that the spray is directed frontward under the
jaw.
- Allow 1" to 1 ½" inches of slack
in the collar - this will allow gravity to keep the
unit centered under the jaw (approximately 1-2
fingers under the back of the collar strap).
- It is not necessary for the
collar to be tight - the device uses a microphone to
detect sound, rather than physical vibrations.
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