Fitting a Collar
To ensure safe and effective operation of the system, it is
important to make sure that the Collar is fitted properly.
1.
Be sure the fence is turned off at the Controller.
(see page 16)
2.
With your dog standing comfortably, position the Collar
high on your dog’s neck, underneath the chin with the
Probes facing upward centered on your dog’s neck. The
word
“Havahart
®
” should be right side up when you look
at your dog.
3.
Make sure the Probes maintain contact with skin.
s
Collar is factory installed with long Probes for thick or
long-haired
breeds.
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Short Probes for short-haired dogs are included
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To change the Probes, simply unscrew the long Probes
and replace them. Be sure the rubber washer is
between the probe and the grey battery container.
Use your fingers to tighten the Probes as far as you can.
Do not over tighten.
5.
Adjust the Collar to fit snugly but not tightly. You should
be able to slide the tip of one finger between your dog’s
coat and one of the Probes on the Collar. The tip of your
finger should not be able to slip between the two easily,
but with some effort. It should be a tight squeeze.
Separately, you should be able to slide one finger
between the strap of the Collar and the back of your
dog’s neck. (see Figure 1.9)
6.
Once the Collar is adjusted to correct length, remove the
Collar and trim the excess using scissors. (see Figure 2.0)
4
The Collar should be snug enough so that
it does not move when your dog moves.
To help prevent skin irritation, it is
recommended that you never leave
the Collar on your dog for more than
12 consecutive hours at a time.
Figure 1.9
Figure 2.0
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
!
NOTE:
If your dog is going to continue to grow or grows a
long winter coat, leave extra room before trimming off
the excess.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to trim the hair around the
Probes to ensure reliable contact.
Fitting a Collar
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Havahart
®
Radial-Shape Wireless Dog Fence
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