Tagz can be used to create a virtual Keep Out Zone within your house. Once you purchase a Wagz Tagz, you can set it up within the Wagz App. Your dog’s Freedom Collar will detect the Tagz and will issue a correction to his collar whenever the dog enters the Keep Out Zone. Corrections will stop after 30 seconds or automatically when your dog leaves the Keep Out Zone. Think of the Tagz and its corrections as a replacement for you saying “No” or “Off” when your pup goes somewhere you don’t want him to. For best results, it is essential to train your dog to understand the Tagz Keep Out Zone and corresponding corrections.
How should I train my dog for Tagz?
You'll need to do some basic training with your pet to ensure that he understands the new Tagz Keep Out Zone. Bring your dog to the area and use a training command he knows (like "No," "Off," or a tug at the leash) as he gets too close. Lead him away from it and praise him when he is back in a safe zone. Continue repeating this training until your pet understands and reacts consistently. Now, just like you did when you trained your pup on his Freedom Collar, put on the Freedom Collar and do those steps a few more times, using your traditional training command alongside the collar correction. Please note it may take several training sessions for your dog to really understand, but whenever your dog enters this Tagz Keep Out Zone, his collar will issue a correction to reinforce your training.
How big of an area will a single Tagz cover?
During the Tagz setup process, you will set the position and range of your Wagz Tagz. Tagz can be calibrated to create a zone as small as 1 foot or as large as 10 feet. The calibration is approximate and some variability in the exact trigger location is expected. The exact calibration distance may vary with different angles of approach or speed of movement.
Where are some places I can use Wagz Tagz?
A Wagz Tagz can be placed anywhere inside your home to help keep your dog away from certain areas. Some popular areas to ‘tag’ are the bathroom, a litterbox, your desk, a couch, or the guest bed. You can lay Tagz flat or stick it to a wall or other vertical surface using tape or Velcro.
Can Tagz keep my dog off the couch?
With proper training, Tagz can be an effective tool for helping to keep your dog off the couch. Tagz will not automatically keep your dog off the couch though. You’ll need to train him that the couch is off-limits, that he will be corrected if he goes up there, and what that means. There can be a delay of 3-10 seconds from when your dog enters the Keep Out Zone for your Freedom Collar to trigger a correction. This is normal and will still serve as an effective correction for your dog to remind him to leave the Keep Out Zone. Remember, the Tagz is meant to serve as a reinforcement of prior training.
Is it normal to see a delay in the correction from when my dog enters the Keep Out Zone?
Sometimes, yes. It can take between 3-10 seconds from when your dog enters the Keep Out Zone for your Freedom Collar to trigger a correction. This is normal and will still serve as an effective correction for your dog to remind him to leave the Keep Out Zone. The Tagz is meant to serve as a reinforcement of the training that you’ve done with him.
Can one Tagz work for multiple dogs?
Yes! A Wagz Tagz can be assigned to multiple dogs. Each dog will need to have a profile on your account and will need a Freedom Collar assigned. During the Tagz setup process, you will choose one collar to use for the calibration setting, as well as any additional Freedom Collars that you would like assigned to the Tagz. Calibration settings will be shared between Freedom Collars automatically; there is no need to calibrate for each Freedom Collar.
Can I use more than one Tagz in my home?
It is no problem to use more than one Tagz in your home, even in close proximity to one another. Just be sure to set them up one at a time.
Will Tagz affect the battery life of the Freedom Collar?
There is an impact to battery life on any Freedom Collar that is assigned to a Wagz Tagz. Battery life may be reduced by 10-25%. To preserve battery life, turn off Tagz from your pet’s dashboard card when not in use.
Can I adjust notification settings for Tagz?
You can adjust your Tagz settings from within your pet’s dashboard card by tapping the settings icon and adjusting notification settings and corrections settings to suit your family’s needs.
Why do I need to calibrate my Tagz?
Wagz designed the Wagz Tagz to support a variety of scenarios. For this reason, the setup process allows you to choose the size of your Tagz Keep Out Zone. It is essential to calibrate the Wagz Tagz in the chosen position within your home. A home environment may have obstacles or electronics nearby that might affect the Bluetooth performance of the Tagz or your Freedom Collar. By placing the Tagz in your desired position and then calibrating, it is able to accommodate for the environment to achieve optimal performance.
Are there any tips for how I should position my Tagz during setup to achieve the best consistency in performance?
When calibrating Tagz, position your Tagz with the Wagz logo facing up or facing the most likely direction that your dog will approach the Tagz from. You will then need to hold your Freedom Collar where you want your Tagz Keep Out Zone to extend to. Stand in that spot, holding the Freedom Collar by its clip. Lower the Freedom Collar to the approximate height of your dog’s head and position it with the front logo facing the Tagz direction. There will be some variability in precisely where the collar triggers its correction. Responsiveness can be affected by how fast your pet is moving, physical obstructions in the area, or other electronics nearby.
Can I change or move the location of my Tagz?
Absolutely! If you would like to move the location of your Tagz or adjust the Tagz Keep Out Zone size, you can reset the calibration from within the Wagz App. Go to the main menu, tap “Geofences and Tagz,” select your Tagz, and then press the blue “Recalibrate” button.
How long will it take to set up my Tagz?
The setup process for a new Tagz will take less than 10 minutes. If you have multiple Freedom Collars, you will only need to set up and calibrate your Tagz once, and the settings can be shared with other collars automatically.
Can Tagz be used outside?
No, the Wagz Tagz are not weatherproof and are designed for indoor use only.
How big is the Tagz?
Tagz measures 2 ⅝” x 17⁄₁₆” x 3/32”
What type of correction will my Tagz trigger?
The Wagz Tagz will use the same correction types as you have selected for your Freedom Collar: audible, ultrasonic, and/or vibration. You can adjust the duration of a Tagz correction. This is set to 30 seconds by default, but it can be shortened to 5 seconds or even 1 second from within the Wagz App. Just tap on the settings icon from your pet’s dashboard card, then tap “Correction Settings” and scroll down to Tagz corrections.
Is the battery in Tagz replaceable?
The Lithium battery in the Wagz Tagz is designed to last approximately 1 year and is not replaceable.
Is the Tagz safe for use around my children and pets?
Tagz is designed to be safe for children and pets, when used properly. The Wagz Tagz contains a Lithium battery inside. This product is not a toy or edible; allowing your dog to chew on the Wagz Tagz or the battery may cause damage to the product, cause a fire hazard or be hazardous for your pet. Please do not expose the product to a direct heat source. Please do not expose the product to any mechanical stress or impact.
