Smart Dog HT-023 User manual

Smart Dog In -ground Pet Fencing System HT-023
This hidden HT-023 fencing system is among the most reliable , cost-efficient pet containment
systems available today. A buried wire transmits a harmless radio signal. When you dog
approaches the boundary, the signal causes the dog's collar receiver to deliver a warning beep
first. If your dog continues closer to the boundary, the system will issue a mild shock. If your dog
continues further, the system will issue stronger shocks until your dog returns to within the
boundary your have set up. Your dog will naturally seek to avoid correction, and is content
staying within established boundaries.
6OUND. 6HOCK
STI MULUS IS
DELIVERED IN
SHORT PULSES .
Main Fea tures:
Pulsed Propo rtional Stimulus- The closer your dog gets to the boundary, the more
intense the shock will be;
Progressive Tone Stlmul us-A warning tone will be issued first, then a shock stimulus if
your dog continues to move closer to the boundary;
Var
iable Field W idth Cont rol - Allows you to precisely control the width of the signal
field;
Aud ible and Visual Wire B reak Indic ators -S hould your buried wire ever break , a loud
sonic alarm will sound accompanied by a flashing light;
Speed Detect Antl ·Run th roug h- The faster your dog is moving , the quicker the higher
level of intensity is issued;
Built-In LIgh tning P rot ectlo n-P rotects transmitter from power surges caused by
lightning strikes;
Multiple
Collar Operatio n- Add as many collars as you like to contain as many animals
you have. There is no limit to the
number of collars it can control.
Up to 5000 square
metre range (over 1.2 acre) .
Pac kage Contents :
• 1 x Indoor wall-mounted transmitter;
• 1 x
Power plug;
o
• 1 xAdjustable receiver collar;
• 1 x6Volt battery for collar;
• 1 xboundary wire of 300 metres;
2 x Extra metal contact points;
• 20 xTraining flags ;
• 1 x Test bulb;
• 4 xscrews;
• 1 x User's manual.
Other Items you may need :
SCrewdriver;
Straight edged spade or a lawn edger ;
Wire stripping pliers;
Electrical tape;
Waterproofing compound (e.g. silicone caulk):
Patching compound for your type of driveway or sidewalk;
PVC pipe if crossing a gravel or dirt driveway, pond or lake;
Pencil, Ruler or Protractor;
Drill with drill bit or masonry bit if drilling through wood or concrete;
Additional Boundary Wire.
CAUTION
Please take a few minutes to read the instruction manual prior to your first use.
For best results, follow these important rules:
• The electronic dog collar is intended only for use on dogs.
• A low battery may cause intennittent operation. DO NOT USE if you suspect a low
battery .
• Allow your dog to get used to the collar before you begin training. You want your dog to
accept the collar as part of a routine, not to associate the colla r with corre ction.
• DO NOT leave the collar on your dog for more than 12 hours per day.
• . NEVER perform set-up procedures when the collar is on your dog.
• An electronic collar should only be used under close supervision by the dog's owner.
• KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
• Read all instructions before using this product.
IMPORTANT
Realize that because individual dogs have unique temperaments, there is no way of knowing
how your dog will react to its introduction to this product, For the safety of your
dog , initialtraining
e
should take place using a long leash to keep you in control of the situation . Also realize that an
aggressive animal could tum against the handler upon receiving the stimulus. Therefore, if you
feel your dog has an aggressive behaviour andlor it has a history of aggressive behaviour, you
should consult a certified animal behaviourist before using this product.
SECTION 1
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETTING UP YOUR CONTAINMENT SYSTEM
STEP 1
PREPARE A
LAYOUT OF YOUR CONTAINMENT AREA
A. Design and Draw Diagram
Prepare a diagram of the area you want to contain your dog. A diagram will help to avoid
unforeseen obstacles. Include the location of house, driveway, pond, garden, swimming pool, etc.
If your neighbour has a containment system installed, mark the location of the buried wire on
your diagram.
B.
Contact Utility Company
Contact your utility companies to mark any buried utility lines. Be sure to include the buried lines
on your drawing because these utility lines will affect the placement of your wire .
C.
Determ ine Location of Wall Transmitter
The transmitter can be mounted to a wall near any standard 240·volt household outlet with the
included screws. It wilt withstand freeZing temperatures, but it is not waterp roof. Therefore, it is
best to locate the transmitter in an enclosed area. Install the transmitter at least three feet from
any large metal objects such as breaker boxes , water heaters, metal garage doors, or washer
andlor dryer. When installing the transmitter make sure the wire is not cut off or pinche d by a
window , door or garage door. When drilling holes, make sure there are no electrical wires, nails
or screws inside the area you are drilling .
D.
Determ ine the Exit Route of Your Boundary Wire from the Transmitter to the Outside
Containment Area
Since your transmitter must be mounted in an enclosed area to protect it from the weather, give
careful consideration on where the wire exits to the exterio r. Existing openings such as a window,
door or utility line hole may provide easy access to the outside . You may need to drill a hole
through the exterior wall.
STEP 2
ADD PROPOSED WIRE LOCATION TO YOUR
DRAW ING
Mark your diagram with the proposed location of your wire . This will provide an easy reference
as you install the wire. For the system to work properly, the wire must make one continuous loop.
The signal is transmitted from one terminal of the transmi tter, through the wire and back to the
other terminal.

STEP 6
CONNECT THE PERIMETER WIRE TO THE WAL L TRANSMITTER
The wire from the perimeter to the wall transmitter should be twisted to cancel the signal. This
allows the dog to cross the area without receiving acorrection. It also eliminates possible
interference from electrical wires . etc.
1. Measure the distance from the wall transmitter to the edge of the perimeter wire.
2. Because twisting the wire decreases the length of the wire, multiply the distance by 1
¥.I .
3. Measure and cut two wires of equal lengths of the above measurement.
4.
Hold the two ends of the wire side by side and twist them together. The wires can be twisted
manually until the twists are 6 to 12 cm apart , The tighte r the wire Is twisted the better the signal
cance llation.
5. Pull the tw:isted wire to the perimeter location of the two ends of your
boundary wire loop.
Splice the ends of the twisted wire to the ends of the boundary wire ONLY with waterproof
splices.
STEPS
LAV OUT THE PERIMETER WIRE
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do NOT bury the wire until you have tested the system and are sure it is
working property. Do NOT nick or scra pe the wire during installation. Improper function may
result.
If bur lde w ir e br .. tr. •• loud
'eOni calAM1 _ i 11 IIOUDd
STEP 4
INSTAL L THE WALL TRANSMITTER
Install the wall transmitter close to a standard 240-volt household outlet. 00 not plug the
transmitter to the outlet until the boundary wire is in place.
IMPORTANT NOTE : We recommend that you unplug the transmitter and disconnect the fence
wire during lightning storms.
1. Use your drawing as a reference. Begin laying the wire
around the perimeter of your
containment area to form a continuous loop. Use gradual turns at the
comers with a minimum of
1
meter radius. This provides a more consistent signal field.
2. If you are using more wire than initially supplied with your containment system. the wire
connections must be waterproof to provide a sealed connectionbetween the wires. Do not use
electrical tape or twisted wire nuts. This will cause an intermittent signal or disarm the system,
3. Continue around your perimeter until you return to the start of the loop.
4. Cut the wire.
Side Barrier Zones
The amount of wire needed is determined by several factors:
(a)Tota
larea to be contained;
(b)Using a double loop . This requires twice as much wire,
(c)Slze of the signal field. The sIgnal field is the distance from the wire to the place where the
collar
receiver first activates. A 3 to 4 met ers wide field is preferred.
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR WIRE PLACEM ENT:
• Do
NOT run the loop within 2meters parallel to electri cal , telephone, cable TV, or other
buried wire in the yard .
• Do NOT run one section of wire within 3 meters of another section or the signal may
cancel.
• 00 NOT run your wIre within 3mete rs of any adjacent containment system's wire.
• 00 NOT run your wire within 3 centi-meters of any steels bars under concrete ground
otherwise signal strength will be reduced,
STEP 3
ESTIMA TE THE AMOUN T OF WIRE NEEOED
HT-023
model include s 300 metres of boundary wire. Itcan enclose an area of over 1.2 acres .
Front &Rear Barrier Zones
I
Your pet has full access to both Your pet has full access to the front or rear, but
sides , but not to the front or rear . not to the sides.
Your pet has run of the hous e and
bkrd Your pet has run of the house and front yard .
ac ya .
Open Back Zone
Basic Singia Wire Zona
Double Lcop , Front Vard Zona
Dual Zones
Example Installation Diagrams
Zones within Zones
J
Keep pets separated, or to This lets your pet have access to the lake or
. prevent run-tnru. other rear area.
Single loop· Back Yard Zone Single Loop· Front Yard Zone
Keeps your pet safely away from Your pet has a 360 degree perimeter to roam
gardens. pools, and other areas . within.
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Double Loop · Back Vard Zone
Your pet has run of the house and
b k rd Vour pet has run of the house and front yard .
ac ya .

6. Put the twisted wires through the existing open ing or drilled hole so rtcan be connected to the
transmitter.
7. Strip off about 1 em of insulation from the end of each twisted wire.
8. Insert the wires into the termi nals of the transmitter.
9. Plug the power adapter into a standard 240-volt household outlet.
10.Conn ect the power adapter to the transmitter's power port.
STEP 7
VERIFY TRANSMITTER IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY
To verify the transmitter is functioning property,look for OK and Power lights on the transmitter.
When both of them tum green , it
means the transmitter is receM ng powe r, both wires are
connected, and the wire forms an unbroken, continuous loop . If the Break light turns red. it
means that one or both wires are not property connected or both wires are connected but the
wire is brok en. Correct the problem and retest.
STEP 8
SET UP YOUR COLLAR RECEIVER
Insert 6V 4LR 44 battery in the collar receiverfollowing the positi ve (+) and negative (-) signs
inside the battery compartment. Incorrect Installation could cause permanent damages to some
electronic parts. When the indicator light turns green, it means the collar receiver is working
property. When the indicator light turns red, it means battery is running down and
needs to be
replaced.
PushDown
IMPORTANT NOTE : Do NOT place the collar receiver on your dog until the containment system
has been tested and the signal field adjusted.
STEP 9
TEST THE
CONTAINMENT SYSTEM
DO NOT TEST THE CONTAINMENT SYSTEM WITH THE COLLAR RECEIV ER ON THE DOG.
You must manually test the containment system to verify that the signal is properly transmitted
through the wire. Use the supplied test light.
Select asection of straight boundary wire that is at least 50 feet long. Attach the supplied test
light to the receiver
probes and hold the collar receiver at your dog's neck height. Slowly walk the
collar
toward the boundary wire. Usten for the warning tone and watch for the test light to light.
The
wider you can make the containment field, the less chance your dog can run through. Adjust
the FIELD
WIDTH as necessaoy and test again.
Test in a
number of different areas until you are satisfied there are no wire breaks and the
system is functioning properly.
Next walk all
around the "sate" part of the yard to ensure there are no stray signals,particularty
near the twisted wire
coming from the transmitter. Test collar in and around the inside of the
house as well. Signals from Cable TV, electrical or telephone lines can
'cou ple" causing stray
signals inside and outside the house that can activate the dog's collar accidentally. If you do
encoun ter this pheno menon, your boundary wire is probably too close to these outside lines and
will need to be moved or modified. Containment collars should not be worn inside the house .
STEP 10
ADJUST THE SIGNAL FIELD WIDTH
The signal field Is the distance from the wire to the place where the collar receiver first activates.
The Field Wtdth Knob adjus ts the size of the signal field, not the correction intensity. Turning the
knob clockwise increases the signal field width ; turning it counter-clockwise decreases it. Turning
the knob com pletely
counte r-ctockwise switches oNthe transmitter power.
Follow the instructions in Step 10-to test the signal field width . Walk
the entire perimeter to be
sure that the signal field is consistent throughout your contai n ment area. The signal field should
extend a minimum of 2
meters on eithe r side of the wire (creati ng a 4 meter wide field). A 3 to 4
meter wide field is preferred. The wider the signal tl Id width, the less chance that a dog can run
through the field.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the Field Width knob is removed or the position of the knob is altered by
turning it clockwise or counte
r-doc kwise, you must atways check the signal field for the desired
setting. Refer to Step 10, test me Contain ment Syst m.
STEP 11
INSTALL THE BOUNDARY WIRE
Tool. Needed -Straight-edged spade, wire cutter Istripper, and standard screwdriver. If you
plan to run the wire across concrete, you will also need a
caulk gun. silicone caulkinq. and a
circular saw with a
mason ry blade .
Burying the WIre· The wire does not have to be burled, but for protection you probably want to
bury it at least one inch underground. Start by digging about 7 to 10 cm
deep where the wire first
enters the ground
near the transmitter and continue around the path of the loop wire.
Note : When covering a large area, you may wish to use a trenching machine to cut into the
ground.
However , we recommend that the wire placed in the trench by hand. Acommercial
wire-placing
machine may break the wire.
Driveways I Sidewalks - When crossing an asphalt driveway, make a 2 em deep cut across the
drivew ay using a circu lar saw and masOnry blade. Place the wire in the crack and seal with
asphalt sealant. On driveways and sidew alks, if an expansion joint is availa ble, simply place the
wire in the joint and seal wtth an outdoor caulk. When crossi ng gravel, bury the wire at least 7 em
deep. Use an old garden hose or plastic PVC piping to protect the wire. In water, anchor the wire
with large rocks. Protect the wire with an old garden hose or plastic PVC
piping .
STEP 12
INSTALL THE BOUNDARY TRAINING FLAGS
After installing the wire, retest the contai nment system as described in Step 10, Test the
Containment System. Verify that the signal field wktth is consistent by fo
llowi ng the instructions
in Step 11. Adjust the Signal Field Width .As you are retesting and verifyi ng the system, install
the boundary training flags . Place the flags where the warni ng tone is first heard as you
approach the wire . The flags should be placed at the edge of the signal field
widt h,not directly on
the wire. This will add a visual cue to the audio warning tone and help
your dog to learn the
boundaoy. o
STEP 13
FITTING THE
COLLAR TO YOUR DOG
IMPORTANT NOTE: Never leav e the colla r rece iver on the dog for longe r than 12 hours a day.
Leaving the collar on the dog for ext
ended periods could result in skin irritation. Check your dog's
neck periodically for skin irritation.
A.
Probe.
Make sure both probes conta ct the dog's skin. If needed , a small amount of hair removal
or thinning will Improve
probe contact with the skin .
Use shortprobes for short-ha ired dogs . Use long probes for long-haired dogs.
Finger-tighten the probes, then tum them one additional revolution. Do not over -tighten.
Check the tightness of the probe s regularly to prevent loss of the receiver box.
B.
Collar Strap
To prevent accidental correction inside the home , remove the collar from the dog's neck
when it comes inside.
Place the collar around the dog'S neck with the re
ceiver box under the chin . The collar
must be on relatively tight to keep the probes
making skin contact withoutrestricting
breathing. You should be able to slide only one finger
under the strap at the back of the
dog's neck.
Always make sure the collar is function ing
prope rty BEFORE putting it on the dog.
Remove other metal collars when the dog wears the containment coUar. Metal colla rs may
interfere with
prope roperation.
Remove the collar and trim the excess strap.
SEcnON2
HOW THE CORRECnON WORKS
1. Pre-Correction Warning Tone : When the dog reaches the edge of the signal field in the yard ,
rtwill hear a waming tone that lasts about Iwo seconds. Ifthe dog does not retum to the safe part
of the yard, it will receive a continuous correction until it returns to the safe area.
2.
Run-Through Prevention :The receiver automatically increases the correction as the dog
enters the signal field. The dog cannot 'run through' the signal field wrthout receiving a strong
correction.
SEcnON3
TRAINING YOUR DOG
To get the most out of your containment system when training. keep these tips in mind :
To prevent accidental correction inside the home, remove the collar from the dog's neck
when it comes inside.
Always make sure the collar is functioning properly
BEFORE putting rton the dog . Ve rify
the system is operating prope rly and the field width is
approp riate as described in Section
I , Step 11. Adjust the Signal Field Width .
Stay positive and playful during the training session.
Keep training sessions brief. N
ever continue a session after your dog has lost intere st.
Take a break to rest or play.
ALWA YS praise your dog for good behaviour.

The following steps outline a successful training plan:
STEP 1
FLAG TRAINING
1. Turn the wall transmitter "o
rr so no corrections will be given to your dog.
2. Place the collar receiver on your dog.
3. Place a long leash on your dog. Play with your dog in the safe area of the yard for 2-4
minutes. Do not allow your dog to run free or cross the flag lines.
4. Walk towards the flags. Reach down and shake a flag. Say "bad flag- in a disapproving
tone.
5. Return to the centre part of the yard and play with your dog. Reward with treats.
6. Repeat this exercise several times in various locations of the yard.
STEP 2
THE FIRST CORRECTION
1. You need to reset the signal field width before placing the collar receiver on your dog.
Follow the Instructions outlined in Section 1, Step 11, Adjust the Signal Field Width.
2. Place the collar receiver on your dog in the safe area of the yard.
3. Place a long leash on your dog. Play with the dog In the safe area of the yard.
4. Walk towards the flags. If your dog tries to avoid the flags, praise and reassure your dog.
5. Repeat this step in other locations of the yard.
6. Allow no more than three corrections in a day or seven in a week. This depends on your
dog's stress tolerance . Most dogs only receive a few correcti ons during the training phase;
they respond to tone very quickly .
7, Reward your dog when it avoids the flags, even if a correction is issued.
8. Play in the safe zone with your dog before ending this training session.
STEP 3
ON·LEASH PROOFING
1. With the collar on your dog and the wall transmitter "on", play with your dog (on leash) in
the safe area. After a few minutes of play, toss a toy or treat through the lIags.l 0
2. If your dog runs through the flags to chase the toy, wait for the startled response and pull
your dog back into the safe area. Praise and reward your dog.
3. Reinforce training by shaking a flag. Say -bad flag- with a disapprovi ng tone. Consider
increasing the signal field area. If you choose to increase the signal field area, remove the
collar from your dog, increase the signal field, and retest. Refer to Section 1, Step 11,
Adjust the Signal Field .
4. Repeat this exercise in other locations of the yard.
5. Praise your dog when it avoids the flags . Stay positive and playful during the training
session.
6. When your dog refuses to run through the flags 20 consecutive times, proceed to the next
step.
STEP 4
OFF
·LEASH PROOFING
1. Follow the instructions In Step 3, On-Leash Proofing except drop the leash on the ground.
It will be available if you need to retrieve your dog.
2. If your dog gets through the signal field during this phase , quickly remove the collar. Bring
your dog back into the safe area. Put the collar back on your dog. Reinforce "bad flag-
training. Praise and reward your dog.
3. Repeat this on-leash training until you are confident that your dog will Ignore temptations
outside the containment area.
SECTION 4
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE TIPS
Your system requires very little maintenance. The battery-operated collar receiver is water
resistant and should not be Immersed in any liquid. This will cause damage not covered under
the manufacturer's warranty.
The wall transmitter is not waterproo f and must be protected from the weather. Aclose lightning
strike may damage the unit. Unplug the transmitter and disconnect the wires during storms.
Do not attempt to dismantle or repair any of the system components; this wilt void the
manufacturer's warranty.
Test the system once a week to make sure the collar receiver is working proper1y. Also, testing
the system will verify the field width setting is correct.To test, attach the supplied test light to the
collar receiver·probes. Holding the receiver by the case, NOT by the probes. walk Into the signal
field. Usten for the warning tone to sound and the test light to illuminate.
SECTION 5.11
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
A. Dog Is not responding to correction :
• Adjust the collar lit.
• Trim the dog's hair or use longer probes to make better skin contact.
• Change the battery In the collar receiver.
8. System Test Procedure :
Whenever you experience amalfunction. you will need to do aTest Loop to determine which
compone
nt· collar, wall transmitter, or yard wire - Is not working. To perform the Test loop
procedure:
1. Make a test loop using apiece of wire at least 4meters in length.
2. Remove the existing wIre from your wall transmitter.
3. Insert the two ends of the test loop wire Into the wail iransmitter.
4. Tum the field width knob to a low setting.
5. Place the test light on the collar receiver. With the collar in hand, move outside the field
and approach the test loop. Make a mental note ot the distance between the collar and
the wire when the collar activates.
6. Tum the field width knob to a medium setting.
7. Back away trom the wl r. and approach it again. Determine the distance between the
collar and the wire when the collar activates. The distance should be greater on the
medium rang lIelling.
8. If more than one collllr receiver is used with the system. repeat the above test on each
collar.
A. aults of Sy tem Te lt Procedures :
If there II no greon POWER light on the wall transmitter with the test loop wire in place, the wall
tran8mltt r la malfunctioning ,
If the green POW A and OK lights are solid on the wall Iransmitter, but the collar does not
actlvale on th te t loop wlr
., the collar receiver III not working. Change the battery in the collar
receiver and r pesl the t I t.
If the rod Br k light on the tr nsmitter tums on 10 elher with be ping sound, the problem is in
the yard wlr• .
Warning:
1.The system included a boundary wire of 300 metres. If there still have ary weres
atter you used it to make the fence wire. Please cut down the remanent wire. You can't
use the remanennt wire connect with the transmitter.Otherwise the transmitter will can't
working proper1y.
(This connect way Is wrong)
2.lf there are any wrong operation caused the system working unconventionally.
Please unplug the power of the transmitter.After 5minutes,The system will work
properly when you plug the power again.
(This connect way Is right)