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PetSafe Stubborn Dog
™
In-Ground Radio Fence
Operating and Training Guide
Guide d’emploi et de dressage
Guía para el uso y el amaestramiento
Please read this entire guide before beginning.
Veuillez lire entièrement le guide avant de commencer.
Por favor, lea completamente esta guía antes de comenzar.
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® Thank you for choosing PetSafe , the best selling brand of electronic training solutions in the world. Our mission is to be the most trusted brand in the pet ownership experience. We want to ensure your pet’s safety by providing you with the tools and techniques to successfully train your pet. If you have any questions, please contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677 or visit our website at www.petsafe.net. To get the most protection out of your limited warranty, please register y
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H A S P T © P C o p y E r i ® PetSafe Stubborn Dog ™ In-Ground Radio Fence Operating and Training Guide Guide d’emploi et de dressage Guía para el uso y el amaestramiento Please read this entire guide before beginning. Veuillez lire entièrement le guide avant de commencer. Por favor, lea completamente esta guía antes de comenzar. g h Y t 2 0 0 P 6 , R a d i Components Fence Boundary Wire - 500 ft. Transmitter Power Adapter STUBBORN DOG In-Ground FENCE™ Streaming Video available at ww
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How the System Works ® ™ This PetSafe In-Ground Radio Fence has been proven safe, comfortable, and effective for pets over 8 pounds. The system works by producing a radio signal from the Fence Transmitter through up to 2800 feet of Boundary Wire. The Boundary Wire is buried or attached to a fi xed object to enclose the Pet Area. You temporarily defi ne this Pet Area with Boundary Flags for a visual aid in training your pet. Your pet wears a Receiver Collar with Contact Points that touch his nec
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Operating Guide Step Locate the Fence Transmitter Place the Fence Transmitter: � In a dry, well ventilated, protected area (1A, 1B). � In an area where temperatures do not fall below freezing (e.g., garage, basement, shed, closet). � Secured to a stationary surface using appropriate mounting hardware (not included). A mounting template is included on the back of this guide. 1 � At least 3 feet from large metal objects or appliances as these items may interfere with the signal consistency (1C).
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3-5' Sample Layouts Sample 1: C Perimeter Loop (Single Loop) B The Perimeter Loop is the most common layout. This will D allow your pet to A freely and safely roam your entire property (2C). It E can also protect gardens, pools and Sample 2 (2E): Perimeter Loop Using Existing landscaping (2D). Fence (Single Loop) This layout allows you to include your existing fence as part of your layout and keep your pet from jumping out or digging under your existing fence. It reduces the
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2 3-5' Sample 6 (2J): Wire Loop Attached to Existing Fence (Double Loop) D This layout allows you to include your existing fence as part of your layout and keep your pet from jumping out or digging under your existing fence. It reduces the amount of wire which will need to be buried. Run the wire from the Fence C Transmitter to A, A to B, B to C, C to D, D to E, E to F, make a U-turn and E follow your path all the way back to A, keeping the wire separated three to fi ve F feet. Twist the wir
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Additional Boundary Wire Acres Feet of Wire Needed We recommend the use of 20 gauge insulated multi-strand copper 1/4 415 wire for direct burial. Extra Boundary Wire can be purchased in 500 1/3 480 foot spools at the store where you purchased the kit or through the 1/2 590 Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677. 1 835 Note: When adding Boundary Wire, it must act as a continuous loop. 2 1180 The table at right indicates the approximate length of Boundary Wire 5 1870 needed for a rectangular,
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A-67 4 1 5 5A 5B 5C To Set the Correction Level Read all steps before attempting to set the 5D 5E Correction Level. 1. Remove the clear plastic cover with a coin to expose the Correction Level Button (5D). 2. With the battery installed, press the Correction Level Button and release when the Receiver LED Indicator Light lights up (5E). 3. The Receiver LED Indicator Light will emit a series of fl ashes representing the Correction Level. 4. Increase the Correction Level by pressing and relea
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6 6 10 10 Step Set the Boundary Width and Test the Receiver Collar The Boundary Control Switch on the side of the 6A 6B Fence Transmitter has three settings (6A). Setting B 5 6 is used for most properties. The following table will indicate the setting you should use. 28 Amount of Wire Setting Up to 1300 feet B 1300-2400 C Greater than 2400 feet A 5 Use the Boundary Width Control knob to set the 28 width of the Warning Zone and Static Correction Zone (6B). Set the Boundary Width as wide as
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Step Install the Boundary Wire To Bury the Boundary Wire Burying the Boundary Wire is recommended to protect it and prevent disabling the system. 1. Cut a trench 1-3 inches deep along your planned boundary. 2. Place the Boundary Wire into the trench maintaining some slack to allow it to expand and contract with 7 temperature variations. 3. Use a blunt tool such as a wooden paint stick to push the Boundary Wire into the trench. Be careful not to damage the Boundary Wire. To Attach the Boundary
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To Cross Hard Surfaces (driveways, sidewalks, etc.) � Concrete Driveway or Sidewalk 7C 7D (7C): Place the Boundary Wire in a convenient expansion joint or create a groove using a circular saw and masonry blade. Place the Boundary Wire in the groove and cover with an appropriate patching compound. For best results, brush away dirt or other debris before patching. � Gravel or Dirt Driveway (7D): Place the Boundary Wire in a PVC pipe or water hose to protect the Boundary Wire before bury
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4. Check the tightness of the Receiver Collar by inserting one 9B finger between the end of a Contact Point and your pet’s neck. The fit should be snug but not constricting (9B). 5. Allow your pet to wear the collar for several minutes then recheck the fit. Check the fit again as your pet becomes more comfortable with the Receiver Collar. 6. Trim the collar as follows (9C): a. Mark the desired length of the Receiver Collar with a pen. Allow for growth if your pet is young or grows a thick
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Training Guide Be Patient With Your Pet ® Important: Proper training of your pet is essential to the success of the PetSafe In-Ground Radio ™ Fence . Read this section completely before beginning to train your pet. Remember that the PetSafe In- Ground Radio Fence is not a solid barrier. � Have fun with your pet throughout the training process. Training should be fun, fair, firm and consistent. � Train for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. Don’t try to do too much too quickly. More-frequent short s
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10A 10B 10C __________________________________________________ Phase Days 2 thru 4 - Continue Boundary Flag Awareness Perform three sessions per day, each lasting 10-15 minutes. Goal: To train your pet to stay in the Pet Area and respect the boundary while you are outside of it. Setup: 2 � Program the Receiver Collar to level #3 or #4 depending on the size and temperament of your pet and place it on your pet’s neck. � Put a separate non-metallic collar on your pet’s neck ABOVE the Receiver Coll
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Phase Days 9 thru 14 - Unleashed Supervision Training sessions should start at 10-15 minutes, gradually increasing to over an hour. Your pet is ready for this step only when he clearly avoids the entire Boundary Flag line, regardless of any distractions or temptations. During this step, do not leave your pet unattended. Goal: 4 To give your pet free run of the Pet Area off the leash. Steps: 1. Enter the Pet Area with your pet wearing the Receiver Collar. 2. Walk around the yard and play with
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Accessories ® ™ To purchase additional accessories for your PetSafe In-Ground Radio Fence , contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677 or visit our website at www.petsafe.net to locate a retailer near you. Component Part Number Power Adapter for the Fence Transmitter RFA-14 Lightning Protection Kit RFA-28 Replacement Collar RFA-41-1 Additional Super Receiver Collar RF-275-11 Additional Boundary Wire RFA-1 Additional Boundary Flags RFA-2 Wire & Flag Accessory Kit PRFA-500 Fence Transmitt
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Troubleshooting Receiver Collar is not beeping or � Check battery to make sure it is installed properly. correcting. � Check that both lights are lit on the Fence Transmitter. If not, perform the “Short Loop Test”. The Receiver Collar is beeping, but � Make sure the Static Correction Level is set at 2 or above. the pet is not responding to the Static � Test the Receiver Collar with the Test Light. Correction. � If the Test Light fl ashes, check the fi t of the Receiver Collar. � Trim your pet’s
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Additional Information � The Boundary Wire is buried so that it is not accidentally tripped over or cut. Use care when using a weed eater or when digging near the Boundary Wire to prevent damage. � The system should only be used with healthy pets. Contact your veterinarian if you have concerns about the medical condition of your pet (medication, pregnant, heart conditions, etc.). � This system is not for vicious or aggressive pets. If your pet may pose a threat to others, DO NOT USE THIS SYST
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To Locate a Break in the Boundary Wire 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 (e.g. recent digging, aerating, rodent burrowing, or any other noticeable disturbance in your yard next to the Boundary Wire). If you still cannot fi nd the break in the Boundary Wire, there are two options for locating
