DogWatch Hidden Fence M7 User manual

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M7 Receiver Collar
Manufactured by DogWatch, inc.

DogWatch Hidden Fence recommends that the receiver collar be removed for at least
several hours per day to ensure no pressure sores (pressure necrosis) will develop on
your pets skin.
Pressure sores may develop by having the collar on “too tight, for too long”.
Longer furred pets can have a slightly greater chance of sores developing, especially
after swimming or being soaked with water. If sores are evident, remove the collar and
wash the skin with a Dettol type of cleanser and allow to dry out and heal.
Pressure Sores, if they occur, can be perceived as “burns”. This is a misdiagnosis, as
electronic collars only deliver Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), which,
does not develop heat and is non-injurious.
Pressure sores are very rare, but can happen to 0.5% of pets.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
COLLAR WEARING PROTOCOL
Receiver Collars should be removed from the dog for AT LEAST
several hours per day.
If your dog is a working breed, and is looking after livestock,
Please contact us, and we can give advice for using a clock
protocol.

Important Safeguards
DogWatch Hidden Fence recommends that the receiver collar be removed for at
least several hours per day to ensure no pressure sores (pressure necrosis) will
develop on your pets skin. Pressure sores may develop by having the collar on
“too tight, for too long”. Longer furred pets can have a slightly greater chance of
sores developing, especially after swimming or being soaked with water. If sores
are evident, remove the collar and wash the skin with a Dettol type of cleanser
and allow to dry out and heal. Pressure sores happen to .05% of most pets.
Please read all the literature included with your DogWatch® Hidden Fence before turning the
system on or beginning conditioning protocols.
•Do not attempt to shortcut the training of your dog.
• The Hidden Fence is intended only for the purpose of containing domestic dogs and cats.
Use for any other purpose is at the system owner’s risk.
• In the event your system requires servicing, please contact your local authorized
Hidden Fence Dealer. Servicing the Dogwatch hidden fence system without using an authorized
dealer may invalidate the warranty.
• The Hidden Fence is recommended for dogs six (6) months or older. Your Dealer will
recommend if a puppy under 6 months old is ready.
• Keep the collar and the transmitter out of the reach of children.
• Never adjust the transmitter or receiver when your dog is wearing the collar.
• This product is only intended for use with well behavioured domestic dogs. If your dog is
aggressive or violent and could cause harm to itself or others within or outside the fenced
premises, you should take other measures to restrain your dog.
For additional information or help, please contact your vendor or local dealer
Many of these steps will help keep your pet safe and comfortable. The reason for these various steps
is to ensure you get the best possible results “safely” from your new Hidden Fence.
•The Receiver Collar should not be on your dog when the system is tested.
Your pet may receive an unintended correction.
• The Boundary Width of the system must be tested whenever an adjustment is made to the
containment eld to prevent unintended corrections to your pet.
• If you use a collar and leash for training, be sure the extra collar does not put pressure
on the contact points.
• Use care when mowing or trimming your grass not to cut the loop wire.

M7 RECEIVER KIT
COMPONENTS
Each M7 Receiver Kit includes critical parts to ensure your receiver will function
properly.
Below are the components included in the kit:
M7 RECEIVER CONTACT POSTS
(Mediums) COLLAR WASHER
MULTI-TOOL BATTERY CAP 3.0v CR1/3N BATTERY
NYLON COLLAR
(small)
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PREMIUM Hidden Fence M7 Dog Fence Receiver Collars are professional grade,
fully programmable dog fence receivers. This product suits any application of escaping
behaviour and are the most trusted to contain dogs in Australia. Perfect for the timid
rescue… to the ultra stubborn medium to large breed!
The R9 receiver collar can be used with all DogWatch Hidden Fence transmitters.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
Safelink® FM Digital Signal – EXCLUSIVE and PATENTED
Only the Hidden Fence brand® receiver collar uses a coded DM (digital modulated)/FM
digital signal.
AutoMemory ® – EXCLUSIVE and PATENTED
Constantly monitors your pets movements at the dog fence boundary and automatically
adjusts the training level higher for 24 hrs, then returns to its original level.
This feature starts on levels 4, 5, 6.
FastReact ® – EXCLUSIVE
Fastest reaction time in the industry. If your pet should challenge the boundary at full speed,
it reacts in 0.125 seconds. FastReact bypasses the Tone prior to correction feature if the
dog is challenging the boundary with intent to escape.
TattleTale – EXCLUSIVE and PATENTED
The Status LED flashes once every 40 seconds to indicate normal operation.
If the LED flashes twice every 40 seconds, then your dog has been close enough to the
Hidden Fence to activate its receiver collar, whether it be the sound only, or a stimulation.
The LED will reset after 24hrs following the event.
4 to 6 month Battery Life – EXCLUSIVE
M7 dog receiver collars have a user replaceable battery life of up to 6-months.
Omni-Directional Antenna
Three antenna system software assures best possible receiver reception no matter how
the pet approaches the boundary.
Programmable Software – EXCLUSIVE
Receivers have 8 stimulation levels. These levels begin at .5kV and have a maximum output
of 5.5kV.
High Impact/Chew Proof and Waterproof Case
Designed and manufactured to withstand harsh outdoor elements and rigorous playing.
Receivers are waterproof and carry the only dog chew warranty in the industry.
Animal Welfare Automatic Receiver Shutdown
Protects your pet against over-correction if your pet can’t retreat from the signal field.
The M7 receiver collar stops stimulating if the dog has remained in the zone for more than 15
seconds.
5-Year Equipment Warranty
Honoured worldwide through over 300 distributors. Warranty covers 1 Dog Chew as well.
M7 RECEIVER COLLAR

SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
1ASSEMBLE RECEIVER AND COLLAR
Components needed:
M7 Receiver
Nylon Collar
Collarbone Washer
Contact Posts
Multi-tool
Place Nylon Collar over the receivers
contact post towers.
Place the Collarbone Washer over the nylon
collar, with the DOG image FACING UP.
Screw contact posts into the threads of
the contact towers.
Using the Multi-tool, tighten the contact
posts until COMPLETELY TIGHT, checking
each contact post for proper fit.
Collar Assembly
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DO NOT use any other tool other than the supplied Multi-tool when
tightening the contact posts.
Using any other tool than the supplied multi-tool could cause damage
to the receiver and the warranty will be VOIDED.
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Insert 3.0v battery NEGATIVE (-) end into
the receiver
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2INSTALL BATTERY
Components needed:
R7M Receiver Collar
3.0v Battery CR1/3N
Battery Cap
Multi-tool
Place battery cap
on top of battery.
Using the Multi-tool, gently press and turn the battery cap “clockwise”
about a 1/4 turn, until it’s in the lock position.
(The Status LED light will flash green and red
for 2 seconds indicating power is on)
Status LED
Status
LED
Hidden Fence only recommends using batteries supplied by Hidden Fence with
DogWatch Hidden Fence Receiver collars. Other brands can operate
inconsistently, and/or not operate at all.
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS

3RECEIVER COLLAR TRAINING LEVEL
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
The R7M Receiver collar delivers a sound warning prior to delivering the
stimulation.
The distance of sound warning is dependent on the total distance of your collar
activation zone. The sound warning is typically around 15% of the total activation
distance is set.
The Status LED will flash GREEN
once every 40 seconds. This indicates
that the battery is good.
If the LED flashes RED, then your
receiver collar needs to
have the battery replaced.
Level 5 Level 6 Level 7
5 beeps 6 beeps 7 beeps
R9 RECEIVER COLLAR TRAINING STIMULATION LEVELS
LOW LOW + MEDIUM MEDIUM + MEDIUM
HIGH HIGH HIGH +
Level 2 is the default level from the factory. This level may be used as
the “introduction” stimulation training level for your pet, although,
it’s recommended to start at “Level 1”.
The R7M Receiver collar can be programmed to deliver up to 8 levels of
electrical stimulation to influence your dogs understanding of containment.
The electrical stimulation is non-injurious, and is known as TENS or
(transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation).
The stimulation levels start from level “0” (Audible warning tone), all the way
to level 7 (High +).
The level on the receiver collar is revealed by an audible tone, and a flashing LED
when using the Multi-tool to identify or change the level. Below is a diagram
showing the sequence.
Status
LED

3RECEIVER COLLAR TRAINING LEVEL
Using the supplied MULTI-TOOL,
place magnet tip end of the multi-tool,
and place it between the programming
mark on the top side of the receiver
until the receiver “beeps”,
then pull it away.
The amount of “beeps”,
indicates the training level.
Place the magnet tip between
the programming mark, and hold.
The receiver will indicate the
current stimulation level by an
audible “beeping” noise,
and LED green flashs.
To change the stimulation level, continue holding the magnet tip against the
programming mark, and the stimulation level will move to the next higher level.
Once you reach the desired stimulation level, quickly pull away the multi-tool.
If you accidently move beyond the desired stimulation level, continue to hold the
magnet in position, and the level will cycle around back to the start point.
To verify you are at the desired stimulation training level, repeat step 1, and
listen for the set level.
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MULTI-TOOL
Magnet Tip
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Level 2 is the default level from the factory. This level may be used as the
“introduction” stimulation for your pet, although, it’s recommended to start
at “Level 1”.
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
Programming
Mark
SET RECEIVER COLLAR TRAINING LEVEL
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“BEEP”
“BEEP”
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RECEIVER COLLAR
STEP 3 FITTING THE COLLAR TO YOUR DOG
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The receiver often does
not stay in the same
location on the dogs neck.
It will move around
and sit to either side from
time to time. This is normal,
however remember that both
contact posts must touch
the skin to issue the stimulation;
if only one contact touches the
skin, no stimulation will be delivered..
The Receiver Collar Must be removed once a day.
All collars, including electronic collars can cause irritation or sores from being worn for too long.
A condition called pressure necrosis can develop when a collar is too tight, worn for too long,
or both. It’s the owners responsibility to ensure the collar fit is checked regularly, and is
periodically removed to prevent sores..
While your dog is in the “standing” position, put the collar around his neck, and ensure that
you buckle the collar behind his ears, and that the collar is positioned high on
his neck area.
Gently move the receiver back and forth to verify you have successfully allowed the contact
posts work through the fur.
While in the standing position, the receiver contact posts should fit “snugly” and each
contact should be through the fur and touching the skin.
Many times the receiver will sit slightly to the side of the neck. It frequently moves to
around the 4 or 8 o’clock position on the dogs neck. This is ok as long as the contact posts
are making contact.
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HIDDEN FENCE TRAINING PROTOCOL
By now, your Hidden Fence should be completely installed, receiver collar
assembled, and all of the settings should be in accordance with best user
practices!
Comfort/ Discomfort optioning when training with the hidden fence is the
cornerstone of the success when containing pets safely while preserving
welfare principles. DO NOT rush the introduction of your pet to the hidden
Fence. All dogs learn at different paces.
Focus on 4 principles to help the dogs understanding of its new boundaries:
Audible and Visual association
(use of receiver collar and training flags)
Recognition and Redirection
(low level or subtle Electrical Stimulation)
Risk versus Reward (choice pointing),
Prey Drive Elicitation
(assess and likely raise stimulation level)
READY TO START?? Go to next page!!
Training Snapshot
1- Identification the new boundary (audible and visual)
2- Recognition that the (audible/ visual targets) are unfavourable.
3- Redirection or Retreat when encountering the boundary (relief)
4- Exposure and Emphasis on play within the boundary
Train your dog using the 90/10 principle. 90 percent positive experience,
and 10 percent aversive exposure. With this principle, the dog will learn
with clarity where it “can and cannot” go on the property, all while
maintaining a positive outcome.
TRAINING PHASE 1
TRAINING PHASE 2

HIDDEN FENCE TRAINING PROTOCOL
Avoid using voice commands and/or using food treats as reward during each session
1. Avoid using vocal commands during the training for a
Hidden Fence. Voice commands are too often
associated with something related to the owner and can
interrupt key focuses. Hidden Fences work best when a more “anonymous”
application is presented.
Before you Begin...some Fundamentals of Training
2. Avoid Food treats (administered) to the dog during a Hidden Fence training
session often preoccupies the dog and compromises the focus
needed to properly condition the dog without the wrong
association. The application of an aversive or consequence
needs to be delivered with the highest regard for timing and
association.
Keep pet “on lead” and/or supervised until properly trained.
As the pet’s owner, you are always responsible for your pet’s actions and behaviour
The dog needs to understand key elements; if signs of recognition aren’t present after a
few sessions, contact Hidden Fence and changes may be suggested so the dog receives
clear understanding of the hidden fence.
The pet must be on lead at all times when outside until the next session. This maintains
control of the dog’s movements so there are no inconsistencies. Longer lead length is
preferred. However, if the owner feels as though that they have control of the situation and
can manage their dog without placing the dog in critical situations, the dog may be taken off
lead for organic exposure to the hidden fence while supervised, but the owner does this at
their own risk.
A typical schedule for the owner to follow to reinforce the training is about twice a day for
roughly ten minutes each session. Most of the ten minutes is walking about the property and
creating a positive atmosphere for the dog, i.e.: playing, running, sniffing, etc. Typically only
around 2 to 3 minutes are used for the boundary training; the rest of the time is spent playing.
The Hidden fence receiver is programmed so it’s only on the lowest ES level that only
causes a slight body language response, not a vocalised response. This allows the dog to
be signalled at the flags, but subtle or low aversive is given, as the dog wouldn’t understand
why it received a sharp stimulation or correction.
Flat Collars or Harnesses are recommended when using the lead.
Due to the gentle but quick redirection required to develop a sense of urgency, halter
collars are not recommended as they have the potential for injuring the dog’s neck if jerked
by accident. Choke collars are not recommended, as this would add a secondary correction
and confuse the dog about which is the source of consequence.
Several objectives are present during the conditioning.

HIDDEN FENCE TRAINING PROTOCOL
Flag Placement
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1. Training flags are almost always placed 500mm just inside the
signal edge where the collar will begin to “beep” the audible tone.
2. Flags are spaced approx. 1.5 metres apart. Flags may
be even closer depending on the application. The flags
operate as a visual cue as to where the signal
edge is revealed.
500mm
1.5m
“Beep” “Beep”
“Beep”
Hidden fence training flags are always recommended when introducing your pet
to the hidden fence. These are supplied when purchasing the kit. Your pets training
and understanding of the fence rely on using the flags. Not using the flags can
severely compromise good containment.
Once the desired collar activation distance is set (via the transmitter), and you’re
ready to introduce the dog to the fence, you can now begin putting the raining flags
in position.
Your dog should NOT be present, when the flags are being placed.
Now Begin:

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The receiver often does
not stay in the same
location on the dogs neck.
It will move around
and sit to either side from
time to time. This is normal,
however remember that both
contact posts must touch
the skin to issue the stimulation;
if only one contact touches the
skin, no stimulation will be delivered..
The Receiver Collar Must be removed once a day.
All collars, including electronic collars can cause irritation or sores from being worn for too long.
A condition called pressure necrosis can develop when a collar is too tight, worn for too long,
or both. It’s the owners responsibility to ensure the collar fit is checked regularly, and is
periodically removed to prevent sores..
While your dog is in the “standing” position, put the collar around his neck, and ensure that
you buckle the collar behind his ears, and that the collar is positioned high on
his neck area.
Gently move the receiver back and forth to verify you have successfully allowed the contact
posts work through the fur.
While in the standing position, the receiver contact posts should fit “snugly” and each
contact should be through the fur and touching the skin.
Many times the receiver will sit slightly to the side of the neck. It frequently moves to
around the 4 or 8 o’clock position on the dogs neck. This is ok as long as the contact posts
are making contact.
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FITTING THE COLLAR TO YOUR DOG
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HIDDEN FENCE TRAINING PROTOCOL
Training Phase 1
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No verbal commands are used during this process.
The dog needs to focus on the audio/ visual signals without distraction.
If the owner or whomever interrupts the process with speaking to the dog,
the dog will remove its attention away from the flags and tone and may
associate the person holding the collar as part of the process.
The audio visual technique should be applied at different areas around the boundary until the
dog becomes somewhat suspect of the audible tone and flags, and begin to show signs of
apprehension.
Ideally, the first technique benefits by using two people.
Person 1, holds the lead and keeps the dog
approximately 1.5 metres inside the flags.
Person 1 does nothing but hold the dog
in place; no talking or getting the dogs attention.
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Person 2 steps into the signal field and holds the
collar down near a flag so the receiver is emitting the
audible tone. While the tone is activated, person 2
shakes the flag with medium urgency. Once the dog
appears to target the flag, Person 2 moves down the
line and allows the collar to beep at several flags while
shaking.
Both participants then move to various other spots in the yard and repeat the technique. This
allows the dog to recognize consistency.
“beep”
“beep”
“beep”
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Audio Visual Association
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2
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DOG ON LEAD

HIDDEN FENCE TRAINING PROTOCOL
Training Phase 1
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Recognition and Redirection
Once the dog approaches, and gets within proximity with the flags, the audible “beep” from
the receiver collar will start. Typically the dog will tilt its head in curiosity. If the dog is a bit
keen to go in further, it will feel the level 1 stimulation from the receiver.
After a quick run around the safe zone of the interior of the property, the owner brings the
dog back to the original spot where the dog first heard the warning tone near the flags.
The owner then allows THE DOG to make an approach to the boundary on its own
initiative. (DO NOT drag or force the dog to experience the stimulation)
Now set your dogs receiver collar to level 1 using the multi-tool, and place the
collar on the dog according to the instructions.
“beep”
“beep”
“beep”
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DOG ON LEAD

HIDDEN FENCE TRAINING PROTOCOL
Training Phase
4Recognition and Redirection
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“beep”
“beep”
“beep”
Zap Zap
Once the dog feels the stimulation, the best reaction is a noticeable sign of recognition by the
dog via body language…such as a slight jump back without a vocal response.
If the dog is receiving the stimulation, but appears to “freeze” and not know what to do,the
owner may then give a very quick, but gentle “tug” of the lead; or a slightly urgent redirection.
A redirection or retreat should only be approximately 2 metres from the flags.
(It’s important to note that the “tug” and “redirection” is not meant to be a correction.
It’s meant to stop the dog from going further after receiving correction near the flags, and
finish the process by retreating backwards.)
It’s better if the dog chooses to gain relief by backing away on its own initiative.
Many times the dog will show little to no response. If so, step back, then see if the dog is
willing to approach again. Monitor the dogs response, and if it shows little care or response,
then walk the dog back away from the flags, check and verify the fit of the collar, and
cautiously raise the stimulation training level to the next level.
(Do not raise the level of stimulation to more than one level at a time. Attempting to rush the
training by going too high of a stimulation is not recommended and will likley regress the result)
This technique is to be performed at different parts of the boundary for just a few minutes.
DO NOT OVER DO IT!
Allow the dog to show signs of recognition and mild apprehension. Not fear, but respect!
Perform this technique for “up to” 3 days, if needed!
If the progress is satisfactory, advance to Testing Phase; if the progress is not
satisfactory, more “exposure” is given, with a possible change in technique.
DOG ON LEAD

HIDDEN FENCE TRAINING PROTOCOL
Testing Phase
5Risk versus Reward
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(Choice Pointing)
Testing Phase (Risk v Reward) is provoking the dog to challenge the Hidden Fence with a
high value choice to see if he feels it’s worth the risk of receiving the aversive stimulation. This
usually starts 1 to 3 days after the Training phase has proven to be successful, and when the
dog understands his boundaries by showing apprehension to the flags and tone.
Set up a series of events that are designed to tempt or distract the dog to go past the flags.
This can be relatively easy or difficult depending on the dog’s prior motivations or escaping habits.
An easy distraction can be something of “high value”, like a bone or food that the dog normally
doesn’t receive as a regular treat.
At this stage, you may need to raise the training level that is sufficient to create a larger
“aversive” effect by the dog once it enters the boundary. This is suggestion only. If the dog
responds well to the training level used in Phase 1, then you may leave it and observe the dogs
responses.
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The dog may be able to be “off lead” as this stage AS LONG as the dog is SUPERVISED and
you feel you have control of the process.
During this test, walk the dog around the yard a bit to let him have a sniff and do
normal “dog things”. Once he’s ready, take the “bone” and toss it in the stimulation
zone, just over the flag position.
Watch to see if the dog attempts to investigate.
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HIDDEN FENCE TRAINING PROTOCOL
Testing Phase
5Risk versus Reward
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(Choice Pointing)
On many occasions, a friends dog is used on the opposite side of the boundary fence,
yet far enough away so that it’s not in the proximity of where the dog will receive its first
stimulation The reasons for this is we don’t want the dog on the containment system
to associate the dog on the opposite side of the fence with the aversive stimulation.
If the dog attempts to approach the flags to get the “bone” and jumps back after
receiving the stimulation, This is a great result; However, do not reward the dog.
Simply walk over the flags, shake a few of them so the dog sees them, then retrieve
the “bone” and possible try again in another spot to verify his understanding is consistent.
“beep”
“beep”
“beep”
Zap Zap
If the dog displayed no reaction and retrieved the “bone”, guide him back to the center of
the yard and check the fit of the receiver collar and verfiy the contact posts are touching
his skin, if the collar fit is correct, then try again, but possibly raise the stimulation level.
If the dog makes it through the stimulation zone and ends up on the other side of the
hidden fence, do not call him. Simply walk over to him, remove his receiver collar and walk
him back through to the yard.
Try lesson again, but verifying the fit and stimulation level.