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Introducing the control collar
The introduction period can begin for a young dog at the age of 6 months, after completion of
basic training.
Do not put the collar on an animal in poor health (heart condition, epilepsy, etc.) or which has
behavioral problems. He will need to get used to wearing the collar: leave it on him without using
it for several days.
Take each stage slowly
So that your dog quickly makes the connection between the impulse and his bad behavior, his
attention must be attracted, by first warning him with the beep: “beep warning zone” then by the
impulse. The pennants will help visualize the start of the warning zone.
Encourage him with patting and stroking
Let your dog make his training alone to start make his training alone to start with. After the
impulse, as soon as he learns to obey and turn back, he should be patted; he will understand
more quickly and his desire to obey will be increased.
When he has fully understood the connection between the impulse and his bad behavior, you can
get on with your own jobs, but continue to praise him at other times, to reinforce his grasp of the
“concept of obedience”.
Getting the best results
Adjusting and positioning the collar:
It is very important that the collar is properly adjusted to your dog’s neck. Its position enables
straying to be detected and the transmission of the impulses to be effected and can irritate your
dog’s neck.
To achieve best results from your appliance, you must ensure
good contact between the collar
and your dog’s skin
by careful adjustment of the strap: if the collar is too loose, it will not work
properly, if it is too tight your dog may have trouble breathing.
If necessary, replace the short contact points with long ones (see section on replacing the contact
points).
Check the battery of the collar:
Make sure the battery is working properly: its condition affects the proper functioning of the
control collar. At temperatures below 32°F, the battery is less effective than at a room
temperature.
Check tightness of contact points:
Before each use, make sure both contact points are properly tightened on the unit.
Essential requirements:
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Never lay the antenna wire near an electrical cable, telephone cable, television or satellite
aerial wire.
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During thunderstorms, disconnect the transmitter power unit from the mains and
especially unplug the antenna wire connector.
Precautions for use
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Keep the EF-4000 unit out of reach of children
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Prevent any water from infiltrating the collar when it is open (especially when changing the
battery, the transmitter unit or the power unit.
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Remove the battery from its housing if you are not using the appliance for 3 months or more
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Never leave an old battery in the collar: it may leak and damage your
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