Troubleshooting Guides
Find the fault fast: diagnostics ordered cheapest-check-first, from dead batteries to buried wire breaks.
Collar Sores and Pressure Necrosis: Wear-Time, Fit, and the Daily 10-Second Check
Collar sores are pressure injuries with preventable causes: a 12-hour wear cap, one-finger fit, repositioning every 1-2 hours, and a 10-second daily check.
Dog Ran Through the Fence: The 5-Step Diagnostic Ladder and Retraining Fix
Dog ran through the underground fence? Work the 5-step ladder (battery, skin contact, boundary width, correction level, training) and recover safely.
Dog Suddenly Afraid of the Yard: Fear Generalization and the Recovery Plan
Dog suddenly scared of the yard? Collar off, system off, rule out a misfiring collar, then rebuild trust in 1-2 weeks, and know when to stop for good.
Collar Troubleshooting: False Corrections, No Correction, and Battery Issues
Collar acting up? Diagnose false corrections, no correction, indoor chirps, and battery problems in 15-30 minutes per symptom. Battery first, always.
Seasonal Dog Fence Maintenance: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
A 15-30 minute per-season checklist that catches silent dog fence failures (battery, wire, transmitter) before your dog finds them first.
Wire Repair: How to Splice a Broken Boundary Wire
Find a boundary wire break free or with a rented locator, then splice it the manual way (wire nut, strain-relief knot, gel capsule) so it lasts 15-20 years.
Signal Troubleshooting: Why Your Fence Stopped Working
A diagnostic walkthrough for common dog fence failures: no loop signal, weak signal, false triggers, and inconsistent collar behavior.