Radio Fence Plus Remote Trainer Owners Manual
THE RADIO FENCE PLUS REMOTE TRAINER SYSTEM Radio Fence PLUS is an electronic training system that incorporates two distinct functions into one complete system. The Radio Fence PLUS system can be used to contain your dog within your yard and can also be used as a remote training system. For example, the remote trainer can help teach your dog not to dig holes in your garden while the containment system will keep your dog safely in your yard out of harms way.
To complete installation you may need the following items: • Wire stripping pliers • Wire nuts or wire fasteners, electrical tape and waterproofing compound (splicing boundary wire) • Straight edged spade or a lawn-edger (for cutting groove in yard) • Grounding rod and clamp (for grounding containment transmitter) NOTE: PetSafe has a team of trained professionals all over the country ready to install your fence for you.
• Twisting the boundary wires will cancel the signal in a specific area. This will allow your pet to run over this area. Current in the wires must be traveling in the opposite directions to cancel the signal. Make at least ten twists per foot, up to 100 feet maximum, to cancel the signal in the twisted wires. Connecting Wire to the Transmitter • Strip the ends of the boundary wire approximately 1/2 inch. • Connect the boundary wire to the boundary wire terminals.
adjustment knob to full clockwise. Plug in the AC adapter into any electrical outlet and into the power jack on the containment transmitter. Turn the power switch ON. The power indicator and loop indicator lights will glow if system is hooked up properly and turned on. Attaching Receiver to the collar Make sure that the containment transmitter is off before attaching the receiver to the collar in order to avoid accidental activation of the receiver.
THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER Installing the batteries in the remote transmitter The transmitter takes one (1) 9-Volt alkaline battery. To install the battery, follow the instructions listed below: • Place your finger on top of the "Pull" area of the battery door, located on the backside of the transmitter. • Remove the battery door by lifting your finger. • Connect the battery and replace the battery door by placing the bottom side of the battery door in first.
as possible while still giving your pet a sufficient "safe zone" (the area in yard that he can roam freely without getting the warning or correction). For initial testing and training it is recommended that the range switch be set to "Low" and the mode switch is set to "Beep/Shock". To test the location of the warning zone, hold the collar at knee level in the same manner the collar will be on your pet. Walk towards the boundary wire and listen for the warning tone.
properly. If batteries are good and installed correctly, and the receiver still does not beep, call Customer Support for additional information. • Press any button on the remote transmitter. Does the containment transmitter beep? If not, check the remote transmitter battery for proper installation and that it is good. If batteries are good and installed properly, but the containment transmitter does not beep, call Customer Support for more information.
. Turn the system on and check the range of this smaller loop with the receiver collar. 11. Repeat STEPS 8 - 11 until you find the damaged section of wire. 12. Replace damaged wire with new wire. Remember that all the wire in your boundary loop must be the exact same size and type. Option 2: Call Customer Support and inquire about the "Wire Break Locator" accessory that is available for sale.
Boundary training flags Place the boundary flags so that they are ten feet apart and at the point where the warning tone starts. These flags serve as a temporary visual boundary for you and your pet. The flags will later be removed when your pet has become familiar with the "safe zone". Boundary Training Day 1 STEP 1: Hold the receiver collar in one hand and, using a leash attached to another collar on your dog's neck, walk your pet to the boundary.
Eventually your pet learns that it must be wearing a leash and must hear the COME command to venture outside the boundaries. Be sure that you always lead your dog out only at this one spot in the yard, only with the leash on and only when you have given the COME command. 1. Remove the receiver collar and replace with a standard collar and a leash. 2. Walk your pet out to a specific place in your yard, preferably the end of your driveway. 3.
A: This will vary depending on how often your dog tests the boundary and how often you use the remote trainer to train your dog. In most cases the battery will last at least three months and in some cases up to six months. Q: How long will it take me to install it? A: This is dependent on layout, soil conditions, tools, amount of wire buried etc. A typical installation can be completed in one day.
Appropriate emotional outlets are also very important. Obviously, PLUS training is designed to stop a dog from exhibiting misbehaviors, and help direct him to appropriate behaviors that his owner can reward him for. If a dog cannot leave the yard, no reward can replace the freedom he has lost. Provide your dog with other appropriate outlets. Activities like running with your dog or playing with him are extremely important to your dog’s emotional health, as well as successful training.
Once your dog starts to associate the warning tone with the correction, you can press the " warn your dog that if the behavior does not change, he will receive a correction. " button to Note: Remote will only work with receiver collar inside the containment area. Battery Maintenance Be sure to check the batteries monthly, depending on the frequency of use. The LED on the handheld remote transmitter will glow dimly or not at all when the battery becomes weak or dead.
What to expect during training Your dog does not have to squeal, yelp, or jump in response to the receiving the correction. If he does, do not be alarmed. His first few reactions to the correction will always be his most intense. After the first few corrections, his reaction should lessen. He should eventually just stop the misbehavior and remain calm. If his reactions do not lessen after receiving five corrections, you probably are using too high of a correction level.
Eliminating specific misbehaviors The remote transmitter is designed to eliminate those misbehaviors that are exhibited by your dog while within the containment boundary. These misbehaviors are of a wide variety and include, but are not limited to jumping on people or furniture, digging holes, excessive barking, scratching doors or furniture, or excessive licking or chewing. Never use the remote transmitter to correct or eliminate any form of aggressive or biting behavior.
Equipment Effect". To achieve this, spend a few minutes each day, for three days, completing the following before actual training begins. Creating the "Dummy Equipment Effect" Remember at this point in the training process the battery should not be inserted in the remote transmitter. Choose a food reward that your dog finds very desirable and that he will accept every time.
Smaller dogs generally require the lower correction. Larger dogs or dogs that are historically stubborn sometimes require a higher correction level. No matter the size or temperament of your dog, you should start with the lowest correction level. If your dog does not show any signs of feeling the lowest correction, try increasing to the highest correction level. Using the warning and the correction buttons If the warning button is utilized, it should always be used prior to using the correction button.
Once he begins to look comfortable and is demonstrating an understanding of how to avoid the remote corrections, you can then move on to using the remote trainer for modifying such behaviors as keeping him out of garden, preventing him digging holes, or to teaching him to stop barking on command.
REMINDERS It is important that you review the following before using the remote transmitter. They will help protect both you and your dog. • Read this training manual in its entirety before attempting to train you dog with the remote transmitter. • Take a few days to create the "Dummy Equipment Effect". • When your dog first experiences the correction, be sure that it is in a situation that contains few distractions. • The first few times your dog receives the correction be present to observe his response.
PLUS system receiver for use outside the containment area with the PLUS remote transmitter. Pet Doors Bark Control Collars Scat-Mats Wireless Indoor and Outdoor Containment This product is to be used only on healthy dogs. If you have doubts about the health of your dog, contact you veterinarian. Also, this product is not to be use on vicious animals or guard dogs. If you feel your dog may pose a threat to others, DO NOT USE THIS SYSTEM. Do not let children operate this system.
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