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How
the Dog Fence Systems Work?
The invisible dog fence system keeps an eye on your dog by transmitting a coded radio signal through a hidden boundary wire installed around your garden, paddocks etc. No electricity is passed through the wire, purely the digitally encoded FM radio signal, therefore, if the wire is cut or touched no shock will be given. This can be at ground level or just below. This harmless radio signal is picked up by a lightweight waterproof receiver collar worn by your dog. |
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When the dog comes within 4 – 6ft of the wire (preset on the transmitter) the dog's receiver (attached to the DogWatch collar) will pick up the radio wave and give the dog a high pitched audible warning (beep) informing him to go back. If the dog continues the receiver then emits a mild electrical stimulus (shock). The shock frightens the dog and he runs back into the safe area (the areas of garden not excluded). Your pet will not continue to be constantly zapped if he or she gets stuck in the correction zone as the auto shut down will step in after 15 seconds of a pulsing stimulus and the receiver will shut off. This gives the dog time to retreat back to the safe area (due to the training). This function has been developed as it is possible for some pets to become confused and, therefore, stuck in the correction zone. Due to the training, the dog will always return to the safe area thus making the DogWatch hidden fence system both effective and humane.
AM Verses FM
Why use FM? – Security! – the Police, Fire Brigade & Ambulance
service all use FM, the FM digital signal ensures that no inference is received.
An easy comparison is tuning your radio to an AM radio station, you will receive
interference from other users on similar channels – this can be the
same with the invisible dog fence and in order to keep your pet safe from a
stray activation of the collar DogWatch hidden fence systems use our patented
FM technology – Safelink.
Electrical noise sourced (televisions, computer monitors, light dimmers, motors, etc. are AM).
- FM receivers ignore AM signals.
- Can work in electrical noise environment.
- Output power remains constant with the amount of modulation.
- Less risk of receiving partial signal.
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How
big an area will it cover?
From a small garden to a maximum of 200 acres. Special needs
can sometimes be accommodated; contact
us for a free consultation and estimate. |
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How does my dog learn where the boundary is?
Your dog learns the boundaries through voice commands and visual flags that are set inside the fence. The dog goes through a simple training session for each day for 3-5 days (if the system is installed by DogFence we will carry out our 4 stage training programme on the day of installation and leave the customer with a very simple reinforcing programme for approx 2 days after the day of installation – usually 5 mins per day). With training, the dog remembers the placement of the flags and is taught to stay within the border. During the training period, flags are slowly taken away. If the dog goes to within 2 – 10ft of the boundary wire(variable according to property size etc), he will hear a warning sound that means he is getting close to the correction field. If the dog reaches the correction zone, he will receive a mild static correction. |
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How
does my dog learn to use it?
Typically, we will conduct initial training with you and
your dog. DogWatch has developed an in-depth dog fence training
program that takes about 10-15 minutes per day for around
7 days. Avoidance training is used to teach your dog to stay
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Will the stimulation from the collar hurt my dog?
No. This type of stimulation has been used in dog training for over 40 years. A dog’s skin resistance is about 20 to 25 times greater than that of humans. The static shock Correction voltage is about one-fourth of that of a static electricity shock that you get around the house or in your car. Furthermore, the amount of correction can be adjusted so that a dog receives the appropriate level of stimulation to its size or personality. DogWatch hidden fence systems have been tested by a major veterinary college, and are used and recommended by veterinarians, dog behaviorists and pet owners worldwide. |
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Will the system work for more than one dog or cat?
Yes. There is no limit to the number of dogs or cats a system can protect at one time. |
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Can my dog get out?
If the initial training was done properly, this will rarely happen. If the dog does get out, check to make sure the collar is on securely. You may also increase the range of the signal to keep the dog further from the boundary or increase the correction level. We are also available to support you. There are many ways to adjust the DogWatch System. DogWatch uses Fastreact technology which makes our receiver response times the quickest worldwide. |
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What is meant by receiver response time?
With the new FastReact transmitted code, the receivers will respond in less than 0.125 seconds. |
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How does response time help in pet containment?
A dog running at 20 mph covers 14 feet in 0.5 seconds and 3.6 feet in 0.125 seconds. At 10 mph, a dog would cover half those distances. Even at 10 mph, a dog could get 7 feet into the correction zone before the receiver would activate. The dog would cover only 1.75 feet with the FastReact FM system. DogWatch are proud to have the fastest reacting collars in the marketplace today. |
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