CANICOM 200 – User’s guide – May 2009
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Changing the contact points
Two different types of contact points are supplied. The length of the contact points must be sufficient to
make proper contact with the dog’s skin, enabling the device to operate correctly.
If you have a long-haired dog and the short contact points fitted to the collar in the factory are
inadequate, remove and replace them with the long ones supplied with the kit. Carefully tighten them
manually (do not use a key).
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How to check that your CANICOM 200 is functioning properly
You can check that your CANICOM 200 is operating correctly at any time.
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Before doing so, make sure that the receiver collar is turned « off ».
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Place the neon test lamp in contact with each of the electrodes (by unscrewing them then by
screwing them back in order to grip the wires of the lamp under the electrodes).
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Turn « on » the remote control and receiver collar.
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Press the « F » or « C » button and modify the level of intensity of the stimulations: the test lamp
will come on with more or less intensity.
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Getting the best results
The training instructions you send to your dog are sent from the remote control to the receiver collar by
radio waves.
These radio waves are sensitive and the range reaches approximately 250 yards (depending on
geography and environment).
The performance of your CANICOM 200 will be optimal if you respect the following
recommendations:
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To obtain a good radio range, do not cover the top of the remote control unit with any part of your
hand while holding
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For optimal range performance, hold the remote control in front of you, with your arm extended, at
least 10 inches away from your body.
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The position of the receiver collar around the neck of the dog should be as follows: the “On/Off”
indicator light is visible and is not in contact with the breast of the dog
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Check the batteries (remote control and receiver collar) before using the unit and replace them as
soon as the level becomes weak.
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The performances of the batteries decrease slightly under temperatures lower than 32°F. If possible
keep the remote control warm (e.g. inside a pocket) before using it.
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Fitting the collar
The strap must be adjusted so that the contact points are in contact with the skin of the dog. Collar
adjustment is very important:
- If the strap is too loose, the collar is likely to move and repeated friction can irritate the skin of your
dog. Furthermore, it will not function correctly.
- If the collar is too tight, the dog will have breathing difficulties.
Do not leave the collar positioned at the same place for long periods (i.e. over 3 hours) because this can
cause irritations. If your dog must wear the collar for long periods, regularly change the position around
the neck of your dog
Never leave the collar on your dog more than 8 hours per day. Check your dog’s neck regularly.
If irritations appear, remove the collar until all signs of skin irritation have disappeared.
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Starting out with the training collar
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You can start using the collar with 6 month-old puppies that have already received some basic
training: « stay », « sit », or at least « no ».
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DO NOT USE the collar with dog that is not in good physical shape (i.e. cardiac problems, epilepsy)
or has behavioural problems.
