Walk Feature

The Walk feature allows your dog to leave your fence boundaries safely while tracking activity like distance, time, and speed. It’s a great way to help your dog stay active and burn energy while maintaining control.

Step 1: Start a Walk

1. Open the Halo app
2. Tap the Health tab at the bottom of the screen
3. Select the dog(s) you want to walk

Before starting:

• Make sure your dog is in a safe position and ready to begin
• You do not need to turn off fences

Step 2: Begin Walk Mode

• Tap Start Walk in the app

While Walk Mode is active:

• Your dog can cross fence boundaries without receiving feedback
• The app will track:
  • Distance
  • Time
  • Speed
• You can still provide instant feedback using:
  • The Halo app
  • A remote beacon

Step 3: End the Walk

1. Return to your fenced area
2. Tap End Walk

• Your fences will automatically turn back on
• Your dog can safely roam off-leash again

Using Walk Mode for Car Rides

• You can activate Walk Mode when taking your dog for a drive
• End the walk when you return home

💡 Tip:
This allows your fences to remain active without needing to turn them off—especially helpful if you have multiple dogs.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Walk

• Ensure your devices are up to date:
  • Firmware version 1.25.03 or later
  • Halo app version:
    • iOS: 1.96+
    • Android: 1.83+
• Do not attach a leash to the Halo Collar
  • Use a separate collar or slip lead
• Create a consistent routine when leaving your boundary
  • Use a release word like “Free” or “OK”
• Check local leash laws before walking off-leash

Understanding the “Freedom” Value

During a walk, you may see a metric called Freedom.

• A higher Freedom value means your dog explored more and moved beyond your direct path
• A lower Freedom value means your dog stayed closer to you

This helps you understand how much independence your dog had during the walk.

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