*The online form to submit a technical support question and email support requires participation in the Annual Support Plan described below.
Helpful Documents
Getting StartedGetting started with OfficeDog and PocketDog [PDF]
How to install OfficeDog and PocketDog [PDF]
Method Manager
How to create a simple timber inventory method (10BAF Example) [PDF]
Data Collection and Processing
How to collect multi-product data in pocketdog (part one using +^).pdf [PDF]
How to collect multi-product data in pocketdog (part two using +bar).pdf [PDF]
Miscellaneous
How to change species and product codes in an existing method [PDF ]
How to export and view all items in my DogFile (Dog Lists) [PDF]
Video Tutorials
Getting Started With OfficedogSimple method setup tutorial [Flash]
Officedog job creation and data entry [Flash]
Reporting in officedog [Flash]
Getting Started with Pocketdog
Inventory setup (method) export to pocketdog [Flash]
Inventory setup (specfile) in pocketdog [Flash]
Other
Pocketdog exporter for Arcmap from fountains america [Flash]
General Support Policy and Rates
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Annual Support Plan
- $300 Annually per Individual
- GoToMeeting remote PC assistance is included with this option. Subscribers to this support plan receive unlimited email support and phone support at no additional cost (one half hour max per phone call). For unique support issues that demand an extended support session, a $50 per hour rate applies to calls after first half hour.
- Who should take advantage of this option?
- This option is intended to meet several needs:
- - New TwoDog users would benefit greatly from this plan
- - Individuals who want a higher level of contact with TwoDog Support
- - Large organizations can control their support costs by funneling their requests through a single or select few individual(s) using this plan
- - Academic, Government, or other organizations with complex billing procedures will benefit from the convenience of single flat fee
If you would like to purchase annual support now please email twodog@fountainsamerica.com- $50 Flat Fee up to one hour
- $50 per hour after first hour
GoToMeeting remote PC assistance is included with this option.
Who should take advantage of this option?- This option is intended for all customers needing immediate phone assistance but who have rare or intermittent support requests.
- - Two hour introductory training session
- - It is recommend to review support documentation and training videos prior to scheduling this session.
- Primary Support Website
- - Product Documentation
- - Support Videos
- - "How To" Documentation
- - Request Unlock Keys
TwoDog User Forum- - Frequently Asked Questions
- - User Discussions
- - Post software questions to be answered by other users or support staff
- - Supplementary Videos
- - TwoDog Event Attendance and Exhibit Schedule
The options presented above are intended to cover support issues for TwoDog Software (OfficeDog, PocketDog, and the PocketDog Exporter) and associated hardware. Fountains reserves the right to amend these policies as necessary.- $75 per hour
Take advantage of Fountains extensive knowledge of TwoDog and ArcGIS by utilizing the services below.
TwoDog Services- OfficeDog and PocketDog Method and Behavior Setup
- Custom Volume Table Creation
- Data Entry and Processing
- Volume Calculation Evaluation
- Data Import and Export
GIS Services- Stand Typing/Aerial Photo Interpretation
- Digitizing Services (Boundaries, Tax Parcels, Harvests, Stands, Etc)
- Map Production
- GIS Needs Assessment for Your Business
- $50 per hour
Schedule web based training on the topics of your choice for individuals or small groups (up to five). Contact support for larger groups.- Basic Topics:
- Method Manager & Data Entry with OfficeDog (~ 4 hours)
- Method Manager & Data Entry with PocketDog (~ 4 hours)
- Introduction to Calculation Options (~ 1 hour)
- Data Management: Tracts, Stands, Points, Cover Types, Management Plans, and Larger Ownerships (~ 3 hours)
- Volume Table Editor (~ 1 hour)
- General Concepts of OfficeDog & PocketDog (~ 2 hours)
- Introduction to Field Computers and Windows (~1 hour)
Advanced Topics:- Double Point Sampling (~ 2 hours)
- Stump Sampling (~ 1 hour)
- Total Height Sub-Sampling (~ 1 hour)
- Multi Product Data Collection & Processing (~ 2 hours)
- Topwood Volume Estimation (~ 1 hour)
- Excel Data Import (~ 1 hour)
- Times provided are estimates only and may vary.
Single Instance Call in Phone Support
Support Included with New User Purchase of OfficeDog or PocketDog
Free Online Sources for Support
Consulting Services
Scheduled Personal or Small Group Web Training Sessions






