Important:Before playing with your dog, remove the Bark Control Collar. The activity may cause your dog to bark, which could lead to him associating the play with the Static Correction.Never leave the Bark Control Collar on your dog for more than 12 consecutive hours.The proper fit and placement of your Bark Control Collar is important for effective operation. The Contact Points must have direct contact with your dog's skin on the underside of his neck. To assure a proper fit of your Bark Control Collar please follow these steps:Make sure that the battery is in the "OFF" position.Have your dog standing comfortably.Center the Contact Points underneath your dog's neck, touching the skin. Note: It is sometimes necessary to trim the hair around the Contact Points to make sure that contact is consistent.The PetSafe QuickFitT Collar is designed so you can quickly attach and remove the Bark Control Collar from your dog while maintaining the desired fit. With the Snap Buckle fastened, thread the collar through the Metal Buckle and Retaining Tabs.Slide the excess collar through the "C" Loop on top of the Snap Buckle. This will hold the collar in place.Once the collar fit is determined, simply use the Snap Buckle to remove and replace the collar.The Bark Control Collar should fit snugly, yet loose enough to allow one finger to fit between a Contact Point and your dog's neck. Allow your dog to wear the collar for several minutes, then recheck the fit. Check the fit again as your dog becomes more comfortable with the Bark Control Collar.Trim the collar as follows:Measure 4 1/2" from the tongue of the metal buckle and mark with a pen. Remove the Bark Control Collar from your dog and cut off excess. Use the ID Tag Ring to attach your dog's ID tags to the collar. Simply place the ID Tag Ring through one of the holes on your collar. Make sure to place the Ring far enough from the receiver housing so that the tags will not hit the Receiver or the Contact Points.Important: Do not attach a leash to the collar. This can result in pulling the Contact Points too tightly against your pet's neck. Attach a leash to a separate, non-metallic collar or harness, making sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the Contact Points. Important: For comfort, safety and effectiveness of product, please ensure the following:Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure by being able to insert one finger between the Contact Point and your pet's skin.Your pet must be carefully examined daily for any signs of a rash or sore.If a rash or sore is observed, discontinue the use of the Bark Control Collar for a few days.If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.Your pet's neck and the Contact Points must be washed weekly with a wash cloth and mild hand soap, then rinsed thoroughly.A condition called Pressure Necrosis, which is a devitalization of the skin due to excessive and prolonged contact against the Contact Points, may occur if the steps above are not followed.The Petsafer Bark Control Collar is packaged with the battery module installed in the "OFF" position. To activate the collar, use a coin to turn the Battery Module counter clockwise until the arrow lines up with the "ON" position. If the Petsafer Bark Control Collar is not going to be used on the dog immediately leave it in the "OFF" position.To Insert and Remove the BatteryNote: Do not install the battery while the Bark Control Collar is on your dog.Align the triangles on the battery and the Bark Control Collar.Use a coin to turn the battery clockwise until the triangle lines up with the "On" position if you are putting it on the dog or the "Off" position if it is not being put on the dog right away.To remove the battery, turn the battery counter-clockwise using a coin. DO NOT attempt to cut into or pry open the battery. Be sure to discard the used battery properly. This Bark Control Collar utilizes a replaceable PetSafer battery (RFA-188). This unique battery is designed to make battery replacement easier and increase water protection. A replacement PetSafer battery (RFA-188) can be purchased separately. Average battery life is 3 to 6 months, depending on how often your dog barks. However, due to greater use during your dog's training, your first battery may not last as long as replacement batteries. To conserve battery life, turn to the "OFF" position when the Bark Control Collar is not in use. The two color LED indicator shows good or low battery. Good battery equals 1 flash every 5 seconds with Green LED. Low battery equals 3 flashes every 5 seconds with the Red LED. If there are no LED lights it is time to change the battery.What to Expect During Use of the Bark Control CollarImportant: Do not leave your dog alone the first few times he receives a Static Correction. Place the Bark Control Collar properly on your dog and wait nearby until he barks. Most dogs will understand very quickly that the Bark Control Collar is disrupting their urge to bark and will relax and stop barking. Because the Static Correction from the Bark Control Collar may be surprising or startling at first, some dogs may bark more at the initial correction. On rare occasions, a dog may get into a bark-correction-bark-correction cycle. If this happens, reassure your dog with calm, soothing tones. As your dog relaxes, he will understand that if he becomes quiet, he will not receive any more Static Corrections. The small minority of dogs that have this reaction will only have it the first time they wear the Bark Control Collar. You should notice a reduction in your dog's barking within the first couple of days that he wears the Bark Control Collar. At this point, it is important to remember the learning process is still not complete. Dogs will "test" this new learning experience and will increase their attempts to bark. This usually occurs during the second week a dog wears the Bark Control Collar. If this does occur, remain consistent and do not alter your use of the Bark Control Collar. You must place the Bark Control Collar on your dog in every situation when you expect him to be quiet. If your dog is not wearing the Bark Control Collar, he may resume barking and his learning would suffer a setback.
PetSafe Deluxe Little Dog Bark Control Collar
