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Owner

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Smart products for today's pets.

training products

 

leash trainer

Side

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SW-5

Summary of Contents for SideWalker SW-5

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Smart products for today s pets training products leash trainer SideWalker the SW 5 ...

Page 2: ...roducts for your dog Please read the instructions in this Owner s Guide before using the SideWalker Warranty Registration Please register your product online This will help ensure timely warranty work should you need it If you have questions please visit our Training Products website www DogWatchTrainingProducts com Customer Service 1 800 793 3436 M F 9 am to 5 pm EST leash trainer SideWalker by t...

Page 3: ...ks Charging the SideWalker Battery Status Light Choosing the Contact Posts Turning on the SideWalker Sensor Settings Testing the SideWalker Fitting the SideWalker Finding the Appropriate Setting Using the SideWalker Warranty Repair Battery Replacement TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 ...

Page 4: ...2 WHAT S IN THE BOX Collar Strap Battery Charger SideWalker Multi Tool Short Posts attached to SideWalker Contact Posts Test light contact post wrench Long Posts packaged separately ...

Page 5: ...nforces and rewards appropriate leash walking behavior When the dog pulls on the leash the pressure of the collar strap over the sensor activates either a vibration signal or electrical stimulation see page 6 The level of vibration or stimulation gradually increases as the dog pulls The vibration or stimulation stops when the dog stops pulling To prevent accidental or unnecessary activation vibrat...

Page 6: ...urned on Fully charged the status light flashes Green Needs charging the status light flashes Red IMPORTANT Charge for 3 4 hours before the first use Note The SideWalker turns off when connected to the charger CHARGING THE SIDEWALKER Charging Port and Protective Flap 4 Status Light To prevent unintended activation turn off or remove the SideWalker when not actively training or walking your dog 1 1...

Page 7: ...ays This varies based on frequency of use and the dog s pulling behavior 5 Select the Contact Posts that provide the best skin contact The shortposts work well for short haired dogs The long posts work best for dogs with long hair or thick coats CHOOSING CONTACT POSTS Contact Posts Using the Multi Tool wrench see page 2 screw the posts securely into the SideWalker Check them periodically to make s...

Page 8: ...ulls the level of the vibration or stimulation for that setting gradually increases When the dog stops pulling the SideWalker re sets to the lowest level for that setting Progressive Setting Setting P begins with vibration and then automatically progresses from low to high stimulation if the dog continues to pull When the dog stops pulling the SideWalker re sets to vibration in the P setting The S...

Page 9: ...Stimulation Setting Start in the off position 0 Turn the dial to the 3 high position Place the test light on the contact posts Gently press on the pressure sensor under the collar strap and then begin to increase the pressure The test light on the Multi Tool should illuminate and get brighter as you increase the pressure 7 TESTING THE SIDEWALKER Multi Tool with Test Light Reminder The Pressure Sen...

Page 10: ... or stimulation may be triggered even when the dog is not really pulling or when you are putting on the collar If the collar is too loose the vibration stimulation may be inconsistent or the dog may not feel the sensation Adjust the SideWalker so it is opposite the D ring where the leash attaches to the collar This will ensure consistent pressure when the dog pulls note To prevent skin irritation ...

Page 11: ...n or the dog continues to pull increase the setting to 1 and repeat the previous step 5 Continue this pattern increasing one setting at a time until your dog responds to the collar If your dog does not appear to respond to the collar make sure the collar fits properly and is turned on Important Do not increase more than one setting at time note When you change the setting the SideWalker vibrates b...

Page 12: ...eash When they stop pulling the sensation stops The collar strap should be slightly loose so the SideWalker can rotate on the dog s neck As you walk with the dog the SideWalker must rotate to a position opposite the direction of the leash pull For example if the dog is on your left the Side Walker should rotate to the left side of the dog s neck When the dog pulls away from you it activates the Si...

Page 13: ... is the same The dog will begin to pull less and will respond more quickly to your commands TIPS Deliver voice commands such as heel in conjunction with the vibration or stimulation This reinforces the training and helps the dog learn to respond to your voice command when walking without the SideWalker If the dog continues to pull while wearing the SideWalker Make sure the SideWalker is charged an...

Page 14: ...rs shipping and handling charges Except for the express warranty stated above the Company disclaims all express and implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose As a condition of this warranty Customer must a Complete warranty registration online within 30 days after purchase b Notify the Company of a claimed defect within the warranty period after the purchase c Mail ...

Page 15: ... DogWatch Inc is owner s responsibility If repair is covered under warranty the cost for shipping the product back to the customer ground service is covered by DogWatch Inc Expedited shipping service is at owner s expense If the repair is not covered under warranty all shipping costs are the owner s responsibility Credit Card information is required prior to service work beginning When returning a...

Page 16: ...may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 10 Michigan Drive Natick MA 01760 800 793 3436 www dogwatchtrainingproducts com trainingproducts TM leash trainer the SideWalker TM the BarkCollar remote trainer the BigL eash nobarktrainer ...

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