Fence Boundary Tips
Maximixing your Fence Boundary
In order to ensure a successful set up, please look for the following objects in your home and on your property prior to set up:
Interior of the Home: Mirrors, microwaves, and home appliances.
Exterior of the Home: Metal down spouting, electrical power
meters, air conditioning units, metal garage doors, large shrubs that reside on the perimeter of your home.
Property Layout: Large bushes, trees, extensive landscaping, above-ground pools, sheds and metal screened porches.
Once you have identified the following items, you can start planning your Controller and Fence Boundary locations.
Placement of your Bases
- The Master Base A should be placed in the corner of your home closest to where your dog spends most of his time outdoors.
- Bases should be placed at a minimum 20 ft apart. The farther the Bases are from each other, the better their tracking capabilities.
- Bases should be located 3 feet away from and 3 feet above the signal limiting items listed above for the Interior and Exterior of your Home in order to minimize the factors that can cause attenuation.
In some cases, placing a Base on a window might solve issues you might have with objects in the home causing attenuation by creating a direct line of sight between the Base and the problem area.- Make sure the Bases are located within 6 feet of a 120V AC outlet.
- The Bases must be installed indoors as they cannot be exposed to moisture (ie. rain or snow).
If there are Dense Objects located on your property
- Extend your Fence Boundary beyond these obstacles to accommodate for the undesired shape.
- Move your Fence Boundary in front of these obstacles to avoid creating an undesired shape.
- Utilize the Pause Feature (see Instruction Manual) to create a Fence Boundary through these obstacles.
Obstacles that May Cause Severe Attenuation
Home Construction: Aluminum Siding
Property Types: Densely Wooded Lots or Extensive Landscaping
Note: In some cases the obstacles on your property such as a heavily wooded lot or extensive landscaping might be so dense that the system will not provide you with a Fence Boundary shape that satisfies your needs.
Although we would like to say that the Custom-Shape Havahart® Wireless Electric Dog Fence will work on every property type or home construction, we unfortunately cannot. Even with our superior patented technology, there are instances when the successful operation of any Wireless Fence will be very limited and not meet your needs. Because your satisfaction is important to us, we want to make sure you are aware of these circumstances prior to making a purchase.
Other Expert Tips
Exclusion Zones
- Exclusion Zones are optional and may be added either during or after the initial installation process.
- Up to 4 Exclusion Zones can be created.
- The minimum size of an Exclusion Zone is 12 ft by 12 ft.
- Each Exclusion Zone cannot be located within 20 feet of another Exclusion Zone, Fence Boundary or Base.
Wireless Fence Tracker
This web-based application for your Windows based computer is designed to show you approximately where your Wireless Fence Boundary and Exclusion Zones are located in relationship to the Bases.
-
Requirements for using the Wireless Fence Tracker include a Windows-based Operating System, high-speed Internet connection and the latest version of Java. Additionally you may need to download the latest USB Drivers to your computer.
-
To access the Wireless Fence Tracker, log onto My Account and click Wireless Fence Tracker.
Training your Dog
Once your Fence Boundary has been set, Training your Dog is key to achieving your ultimate goal. Each dog learns differently. You will need to determine the appropriate speed for training and the Collar correction level needed based on the size and temperament of your dog.
- We recommend this system be used on dogs over 6 months old weighing over 8 pounds.
- Make sure the Collar fits your dog appropriately. The Collar fits dogs with neck sizes from 14 – 26 inches. Both short and long probes are included to help you provide a good fit.
- Begin training on the tone-only setting (default setting). You can adjust the correction level as necessary.
- Our training guidelines in the Instruction Manual encourage a full 12 – 15 days of training with your dog to ensure success.
Safety for Your Dog
To help ensure the safety of your dog, it is important to follow the items below:
- Your Fence Boundary/Trigger Zone should NOT be closer than 10 feet to ANY ROAD, SIDEWALK OR THOROUGHFARE FOR YOUR DOG’S SAFETY.
- With perfect line of sight and no obstructions between the Bases and the Havahart Wireless Collar, the system will create a Trigger Zone about 6 feet wide. With obstructions, the Trigger Zone can expand to around 13 feet wide.
- Do not attempt to install the system during stormy weather.
Collar & Batteries
It takes less than 3 hours to charge a Battery- Always have an extra Battery charged and ready
- Twist the Battery Cap after inserting to lock it in place
- Make sure your dog is safely within the Roaming Area when placing the Collar on your dog.
- Always remove the Collar from your dog before adjusting any of the system components or settings.
- Make sure the Collar fits snugly but not tightly, high on your dog’s neck with the probes facing upward and centered under your dog’s chin.
- It is highly recommended to take the Collar off your dog when entering the home.
- To help prevent skin irritation and increase battery life, it is recommended that you never leave the Collar on your dog for more than 12 consecutive hours at a time.
- To prevent system damage due to unexpected power surges, it is recommended that you unplug the Controller from the wall outlet during thunderstorms. All settings will be retained in system memory.
Additional Help
If you need help beyond what our web-site, Instruction Manual or video provides, please feel free to contact our Havahart® Wireless Specialists. We are here to help you make the right decision prior to your purchase or answer any questions you have post purchase. Your satisfaction is important to us.
1-800-800-1819, Option 1.
Havahart® Wireless Electric Dog Fences - groundbreaking technology that translates into the most advanced and reliable wireless dog fences in the industry.
