DogWatch BIGLEASH User manual

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Table Of Contents
Important Safeguards .........................................................................................2
Transmitter Features............................................................................................4
1. Lanyar Loop ..................................................................................................4
2. Antenna /Range Information ............................................................................4
3. LCD Display......................................................................................................5
4. Correction Level A justment ............................................................................6
5. Dog 1/Dog 2 Feature ........................................................................................6
6. Correction Button A [Au ible] . ..........................................................................6
7. Correction Button B [Brief] ................................................................................6
8. Correction Button C [Continuous] ......................................................................6
Turning the Transmitter & Receiver ON/OFF......................................................7
Charging the Transmitter and Receiver Batteries ............................................8
Receiver Features ................................................................................................8
A justing the Receiver Collar ..............................................................................8
Setting the Contact Posts.................................................................................... 8
Using the Receiver Collar for Training ..................................................................8
General Training Considerations ........................................................................9
Training Basics ..................................................................................................11
Obedience Training ............................................................................................13
Behavior Training ..............................................................................................14
Barking ..............................................................................................................15
Digging ..............................................................................................................15
Jumping Up ......................................................................................................15
Jumping on Furniture ........................................................................................16
Chewing ............................................................................................................16
Chasing ..............................................................................................................16
Aggression ........................................................................................................16
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................17
Warranties ..........................................................................................................18
Battery Replacement ........................................................................................19
Adding A Seconf Receiver Collar (Dog 2) ........................................................20

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Important Safeguards
TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR DOGWATCH®BIGLEASH™REMOTE
TRAINER,PLEASE FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES IN THIS MANUAL.
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The BigLeash™ Remote Trainer is appropriate for training companion dogs, field
trial training, and for hunting and sporting dogs.
■It is important to un erstan the training process before you begin using the
trainer.
■Be consistent with your og. Inconsistent comman s (verbal an non-verbal)
will be confusing to your og an will make training more ifficult.
■In the event your training pro uct requires servicing, please contact DogWatch
Customer Service at 1-800-793-3436 .
■Attempting to service the system yourself may invali ate the warranty.
■This pro uct is inten e for the purpose of training omestic ogs. Use for any
other purpose is at the owner’s risk.
■This pro uct is not esigne or recommen e for training aggressive ogs. Dog
aggression shoul be han le by a og training professional.
■This pro uct is recommen e for ogs in goo health an 6 months or ol er.
■Keep the transmitter an receiver collar out of reach of chil ren.
■Perio ically inspect your og’s neck for irritation ue to rubbing.
■The au ible warning soun use for the BigLeash Remote Trainer is
intentionally ifferent than the soun use for DogWatch Hi en Fence
pro ucts. This soun is ifferent so your og will not confuse the trainer soun
with the fence boun ary soun . The DogWatch Hi en Fence collar will not
work with the remote trainer, an the trainer collar will not work with the fence.
If you have questions about your BigLeash Remote Trainer,
contact Customer Service at 1-800-793-3436.
THE SUCCESS OF ALL TRAINING REQUIRES REPETITION,
CONSISTENCY,PATIENCE AND A LOT OF PRAISE.

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Benefits of emote Training
Precise Timing
One of the benefits of using a remote trainer is that the behavior correction can
be more precisely applie in association with the behavior. Keeping the training
message clear helps your og learn.
Consistency
Consistency is key. Make your training message precise an keep it consistent,
an your og will un erstan what you expect. He’ll be happier—an so will you.
emote Application
There are times when remote application of a behavior correction is important -
for example, if your og is running away from you. A remote correction is
not possible with other training approaches.
Benefits of The BigLeash™emote Trainer
Two-Way Communication
The BigLeash Remote Trainer is the only remote trainer that offers two-way
communication between the han -hel transmitter an the og’s receiver collar.
Technically, the BigLeash components are ‘transceivers’. This ensures that you stay
fully informe an safely connecte with your og.
LCD Display
The BigLeash Remote Trainer is the only remote trainer with an LCD isplay that
shows you the status an strength of the communication signal between the trans-
mitter an the receiver collar so you know if your og is moving out of range. It also
isplays your training level setting; status of both the transmitter an the collar bat-
tery; an if the transmitter is set for Dog 1 or Dog 2.
Easy To Use Controls
Different situations require ifferent corrections. The BigLeash offers three easy to
use options: Au ible, Brief an Continuous so you can be sure the correction fits
the behavior. A itionally, there are 10 correction levels so you can customize the
trainer for your og’s temperament an training nee s.
Other Big Features •Two- og capability
•Range of up to 1/2 mile
•Safety mo e setting
-Separate settings retaine for each og
-Switch ogs with the push of a button

Transmitter Features
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Dog 1/Dog 2 Switch
9On/Off Alignment Markers
Lanyard Loop
Antenna
4Correction Level
Adjustment
LCD Display
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The BigLeash™ Remote Trainer by DogWatch®is the only remote trainer with two-
way communication between the transmitter and the receiver collar.
Correction Button B (Brief)
Correction Button A (Audible)
Correction Button C
(Continuous)
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Transmitter Features
1. Lanyard Loop
■A lanyar is supplie with each transmitter.
2. Antenna/ ange Information
■Your BigLeash™ Remote Trainer provi es up to a ½ mile range.
■How you hol the transmitter may affect the range. For maximum range hol
the transmitter away from your bo y with the antenna pointe towar the
sky. Pointing the transmitter antenna toward your pet will reduce the range.
(See illustration on next page.)
■Keep your fingers off the antenna. Touching the antenna uring transmission
will greatly re uce the efficiency an the range of the antenna.
■Range may vary epen ing on environmental con itions such as terrain,
weather, vegetation, buil ings an other obstructions.
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1 - 3 = Mil Correction
4 - 6 = Mo erate Correction
7-10 = Strong Correction
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Correct Transmitter Position
Hol the transmitter away from your bo y
with the antenna up for maximum range.
■The large number isplays the
Correction Level
■Paw Icon in icates that
the receiver collar is ‘on’
an functioning properly.
Blinks when signal is lost.
■Transmitter Icon blinks to
in icate activation when
any button is pushe .
■Communication Link
Line in icates the status
of the signal between the
transmitter an collar.
Solid = communicating
Blinks = correction signal
sent & receive
Incorrect Transmitter Position
Pointing the transmitter antenna towar
your pet will re uce the signal range.
Top example = strong signal, correction level 3, collar 1, an low batteries
Bottom example = weak signal, correction level 9, collar 2, an goo batteries.
A weak signal usually indicates the dog is mo ing out of range of the transmitter.
■The Battery Icon isplays when
the battery nee s to be charge .
Upper icon: collar battery.
Lower icon: transmitter battery.
■Dog 1/Dog 2 Icon in icates
which collar is receiving the signal
when working with 2 ogs.
■Signal Strength is in icate by the
horizontal lines between the paw
an the transmitter icons.
Battery Icons
•No icon = charge battery
•Icon turns-on when battery is
about 75% eplete .
•Icon begins flashing just prior
to complete epletion an
shut own.
No Line + Blinking Paw
= Not Communicating
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Correction Level 0 Safety Mode
No Au ible / No Correction
Hold the transmitter with the antenna up. Do not point the antenna at the dog.
3. LCD Display
The LCD isplay on your transmitter lets you know your system is operating
properly. The LCD isplay illuminates for 5 secon s when the transmitter is
turne on an when one of the comman buttons is pushe .

4. Correction Level Adjustment
■The correction levels can be a juste up or
own from 0-10 by pressing the correction level
a justment buttons.
■Start at 1 an gra ually increase the level until
you get the esire response from your og.
Small an sensitive ogs usually respon to low correction levels; large or
stubborn ogs may require a stronger correction level.
✧We recommend using the lowest effective correction level. ✧
5. Dog 1 / Dog 2 Feature
Every BigLeash transmitter comes with two- og capability. Your transmitter
comes set for use with one og but can easily be programme for two ogs.
■If you are working with two dogs, you will nee two receiver collars.
Information about setting the remote trainer to work with two ogs is
provi e on page 20 an inclu e with the purchase of the a itional collar.
■The Dog 1 an Dog 2 buttons allow you to change comman s between the
two collars. When working with 2 ogs (two collars), the transmitter keeps
separate settings for each collar. The settings change automatically when
you switch from Dog 1 to Dog 2.
■When working with 2 ogs, the isplay on the LCD screen will in icate if the
transmitter is set to sen the signal to the collar on Dog #1 or Dog #2.
6. Correction Button A [Audible]
■Pressing the ‘A’ button sen s an audible warning
(soun only) to the og’s receiver collar. This au ible
warning soun continues as long as you press the button (up to 8 secon s.)
7. Correction Button B [Brief ]
■Pressing the ‘B’ button sen s a brief correction (1 secon ) to the og’s
receiver collar. A itional brief corrections may be sent after releasing the
button.
8. Correction Button C [Continuous]
■Pressing the “C’ button sen s a continuous correction as long as you hol
the button own (up to 8 secon s.) If the button is not release , the
correction will automatically stop after 8 secon s. The collar will be rea y to
receive another signal after the button is release .
When a correction button is pushed, the communication link line and transmitter
icon will blink briefly to confirm the signal has been sent and recei ed.
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Correction Buttons
Use the ▲an ▼buttons
to the right of the LCD
isplay to a just the
correction level.
Brief
Audible
Continuous
Remember: Level 0 = Safety Mode (no audible, no correction)

Both the transmitter an receiver must be turne “on” to operate.
■To turn the transmitter an receiver “on” or “off”,hold the transmitter and
recei er next to one another aligning the markers (in icate below).
■When the transmitter turns “on”, the screen light turns-on for 5 secon s.
When the receiver turns “on”, you hear an au ible low-to-hi “beep” tone.
■Follow the same proce ure to turn “off” the receiver an the transmitter. The
receiver will make a hi-to-low “beep” tone when turne off. Turning your
system “off” will help to preserve the battery life.
■If one of the batteries is not charge , neither of the units will turn “on”.
✧We recommend turning the system “off” when not in use. ✧
10.Charging the Transmitter and eceiver Batteries
■Both the transmitter an receiver use a rechargeable lithium polymer battery.
Both units should be fully charged before use. We recommend recharging
your batteries on a regular basis or after each use.
•It takes approximately 3-4 hours to fully charge a battery. With typical
use, the charge shoul last up to 48 hours.
•For battery replacement information, see page 19.
■To charge the transmitter an /or the receiver, insert the
power a aptor plug into the charging port.
•When the transmitter an receiver are charging, the
battery icons remain “on”. A protection circuit prevents
overcharging.
•When charging is complete, the battery icons disappear.
•When plugge -in, check the battery charge status by aligning the “on/off”
markers. If a battery is still charging, a battery icon will appear. If there is
no battery icon, the battery is charged. If both batteries are fully
charge , the transmitter an the receiver will turn “on” (low-to-high beep)
when the “on/off” markers are aligne .
•A “Y” connector is inclu e so the transmitter an the receiver can be
charge at the same time.
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ON/OFF
Alignment Markers
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Alignment Markers
Alignment Markers
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9. Turning the Transmitter and eceiver “ON”and “OFF”

eceiver Features
The BigLeash collar is waterproof for all-weather, year-round use.
■Adjusting the Receiver Collar
Proper collar fit is important for successful training.
•Tighten the buckle so the stainless steel contact posts fit snuggly against
your og’s neck. Cut the collar to the appropriate length for proper fit.
•The collar shoul be snug, but not so tight that it is uncomfortable or will
amage the og’s skin or restrict movement of the og’s hea or neck.
•If the collar is too loose, your og may not respon to the correction. Also,
too loose a fit can cause the collar to move on the og’s neck an can
cause irritation.
■Setting the Contact Posts
•The receiver comes with two sets of contact posts. The contact posts on
the receiver will work for most ogs. The extra set is size for ogs with
thick coats.
•The correct fit epen s on the og’s size, neck shape, coat an skin
sensitivity. The posts must make contact with the skin in or er for the og
to feel the correction.
•In certain cases you may nee to trim some of the hair aroun the contact
posts in or er for the posts to make contact with the skin.
■Using the Receiver Collar for Training
•It is recommen e that the collar be put on your og for a perio of time
before you use it for training, an that it remain on for a perio of time after
the training session. This is recommen e so your og oes not become
“collar wise” (i.e., learns to associate the collar with receiving corrections.)
•The receiver collar is not esigne to be worn for exten e perio s by your
og. It shoul be remove when you are not using it (allowing sufficient
time pre- an post-training, as recommen e above.) Removing the collar
when not in use will help prevent irritation of the og’s skin.
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eceiver Features
The BigLeash™ Receiver is attached to a dog collar and receives the commands
from the handheld transmitter.
The BigLeash Receiver Collar Contact Posts an charging port on the
back of The BigLeash Receiver Collar

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General Training Considerations
Understanding the Purpose of Training
Training is a method of changing your dog’s behavior. If used properly, your
BigLeash Remote Trainer will help you train your dog more effectively.
Your remote trainer can be use to train your og in two ways:
1. To respon appropriately to action commands such as “Come”, “Sit”, an
“Stay.”
2. To eliminate inappropriate behaviors such as jumping, igging an excessive
barking.
Understanding Your Dog’s esponse To Stimulation
•Stimulation (the correction from the og’s collar) has been a safe an effective
part of og training for over forty years. All ogs respon ifferently when they
feel a mil stimulation. Some ogs may emonstrate little, if any, reaction, while
others may yelp or jump back. Some ogs “freeze”.
•It is important to remember that your og will not automatically un erstan what
to o when he receives a correction from the remote trainer. For training to be
effecti e, you must understand how to use the remote trainer appropriately.
•Set the Training Level just to the point of mil iscomfort (like a quick tug on a
leash) to get the ogs attention without creating anxiety. Anxiety will make it
more ifficult for him to learn.
✧We recommend using the lowest effective correction level. ✧
Do not try to comfort the dog if he receives a correction. It will reinforce his anxiety.
Dog Personalities and Traits
•Keep in min that og personalities an traits iffer among an within bree s.
It is important to un erstan your og’s unique personality.
•A gregarious og or a og who is easily istracte may take longer to train.
Un erstan ing your og will make the training easier for both of you!
Creating The ight Environment
Attitu e an Consistency are Important!
1. Keep the training “light”. Use lots of praise. Keep the og’s spirits high.
2. Use high happy tones for praise. Use low tones for negative comman s. Use
calm, soothing tones to keep eager, energetic ogs focuse ; an enthusiastic
praise to keep quiet ogs engage in the activity.
3. In the early stages, limit the training session to 15-20 minutes. Inclu e perio s
of free play an praise to keep your og enthusiastic an happy.

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Getting the Most From Your BigLeash™emote Trainer
■Appropriate and Proper Use
As with any training program, appropriate an proper use of the training
tools is irectly relate to the success of the training.
•The remote trainer is not a short cut or a “punishment” tool. It shoul
be use to train your og to avoi unwante behavior an to reinforce the
training, not as a way to punish him for ba behavior.
•Keep your training sessions short, especially early in the training. As your
og learns, he will respon more quickly an training sessions may be
exten e .
•The use of a voice comman in conjunction with the remote trainer will vary
with the situation an your training goal. See examples of some specific
behaviors an suggeste training techniques in the next section.
•Always begin with a low intensity level until you etermine the
appropriate level for your og.
•In the early stages of training, most ogs respon to the first or secon
brief correction (correction button ‘B’). Some ogs may nee a few more
brief corrections (or a higher intensity level) epen ing on the og’s
personality an level of excitement or istraction.
•For some behaviors - such as chasing or barking - a continuous correction
(correction button ‘C’) of several secon s may initially be nee e .
•The goal is for your og to un erstan that he can avoi the stimulation by
respon ing appropriately .
•Do not let your pet know that it is you giving him the correction. Keep the
transmitter “hi en” (i.e., o not make it obvious you are using the
transmitter as part of the correction process).
■Keeping Your Dog From Becoming “Collar-Wise”
•Do not let your og become “collar-wise”. Before you begin training, walk
your og on his tra itional leash while wearing The BigLeash collar. Do this
for a few ays before you begin training so your og will not learn to
associate the collar with training corrections.
•When you begin training, have your og wear the collar for a sufficient
perio before and after the training session so that he oes not associate
the collar with the training corrections.
•Have your og continue to wear the collar whenever you work with him for
at least a month even after he seems to be traine . It is goo to have the
collar on the og in case he nee s an occasional remin er.