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DO NOT attempt to cut into or pry open the battery. Be sure to discard the used battery 
properly.

A replacement PetSafe

®

 battery (RFA-188) can be found at many retailers. Contact the 

Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677 or visit our web site at www.petsafe.net for a 
list of common retailers.

Summary of Contents for LITTLE DOG Remote Trainer

Page 1: ...LITTLE DOG Remote Trainer Operating and Training Guide Please read this entire guide before beginning ...

Page 2: ...ssfully train your pet If you have any questions please contact the Customer Care Center at 1 800 732 2677 or visit our website at www petsafe net ________________________________________________________________________________________ Table of Contents Components 4 Other ItemsYou May Need 5 How the System Works 5 Key Definitions 6 Operating Guide Prepare the Remote Transmitter 9 Prepare the Recei...

Page 3: ...s 23 Teaching Basic Obedience 27 Eliminating Unwanted Behavior 32 Frequently Asked Questions 41 Troubleshooting 45 To Pair the Remote Transmitter and Receiver Collar 47 Test Light Instructions 48 Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability 49 FCC 51 ...

Page 4: ...4 1 800 732 2677 Components Test Light Tool Remote Transmitter Warranty Card W arranty PetSafe Little Dog Receiver Collar Battery PetSafe RFA 188 Operating and Training Guide Lanyard Charging Adapter ...

Page 5: ... and effective for all pets up to 55 pounds This system assists you in controlling your pet without a leash in a range up to 100 yards At the push of a button the RemoteTransmitter sends a signal activating the Receiver Collar Using the RemoteTrainer consistently and correctly many misbehaviors that your pet exhibits can be corrected or any basic obedience commands can be taught ...

Page 6: ...s factory set to deliver a Negative Tone only Lower Button This button is factory set to deliver Continuous Stimulation set by the Intensity Dial Side Button This button is factory set to deliver a PositiveTone only Charging Jack For connecting the charger Although the Remote Transmitter is waterproof without the charger cover keep the cover in place when not charging to keep debris out of the ope...

Page 7: ...l Stimulation can be delivered Negative Tone Use a Negative Tone Upper Button with a Stimulation to stop unwanted behaviors Timing is critical The Negative Tone followed by the Stimulation should occur during or immediately after the unwanted behavior Once your dog associates the Negative Tone with the Stimulation you will only need to use the Negative Tone Positive Tone Use the Positive Tone Side...

Page 8: ...ontact Points The contacts through which the Receiver Collar delivers Stimulation Two Color LED Indicates when the Receiver Collar has been turned on or off This light also serves as a low battery indicator Please see page 16 for additional LED functions On Off Contact Points Two Color LED Receiver Collar ...

Page 9: ... Remote Transmitter Charging Jack 3 Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet 4 Charge the Remote Transmitter for 24 hours for the first charge Recharges take only 12 hours Note The Transmitter Indicator Light will flash after 12 hours of charging For the first charge continue to charge the Remote Transmitter for an additional 12 hours Charger connector placed in the Remote Transmitter Charging...

Page 10: ... Function and Response Remote Transmitter Function Indicator Light Response Transmitter being charged for up to 12 hours Solid in color Transmitter being charged for more than 12 hours Flashes once per second Any button being pressed good battery Solid in color Any button being pressed low battery Flashes once per 1 2 second Any button pressed for tone or continuous stimulation Solid in color ...

Page 11: ...p the battery away from flame When storing the unit for long periods remember to regularly give the battery a full charge 12 hours This should be done once every 4 to 6 weeks Excessive overcharging can shorten battery life After initial charge never leave the battery plugged in for more than 12 hours If your equipment has not been charged for an extended period you may experience a decrease in bat...

Page 12: ...This is normal If your operating time drops to half of the original life contact the Customer Care Center to purchase a new battery The battery should last for a period of 3 5 years When a battery needs replacement you can order a new pack by contacting our Customer Care Center or visit our website at www petsafe net Please do not open the Remote Transmitter until you have received the replacement...

Page 13: ...he Receiver Collar is turned off The flashing light indicates the Receiver Collar is ready to receive a radio signal from the RemoteTransmitter Once the Receiver Collar has been turned on press the Upper or Side Button of the Remote Transmitter Upon pressing the Receiver Collar should beep for as long as the Upper or Side Button is pressed If it does not see To Pair the RemoteTransmitter and the R...

Page 14: ...nd increase water protection To insert the battery align the symbols on the battery indicator line and Receiver Collar triangle Using the edge of theTest LightTool as shown turn the battery clockwise until the arrow 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 A B To remove the battery turn the battery counter clock...

Page 15: ... open the battery Be sure to discard the used battery properly A replacement PetSafe battery RFA 188 can be found at many retailers Contact the Customer Care Center at 1 800 732 2677 or visit our web site at www petsafe net for a list of common retailers ...

Page 16: ...mes Unit is on Green Light flashes once every five seconds None Continuous stimulation delivered to dog Red light flashes between corrections for as long as the button is held down on the transmitter None Low Battery Condition Red light flashes three times every five seconds None GoodTone Signal being received Green light flashes GoodTone Beep NegativeTone Signal being received Red light flashes N...

Page 17: ...side of his neck To assure a proper fit please follow these steps 1 Make sure that the Receiver Collar is turned off 2 Start with your dog standing comfortably E 3 Place the Receiver Collar high on your dog s neck close to the ears Center the Contact Points underneath your dog s neck touching the skin F E Note It is sometimes necessary to trim the hair around the Contact Points to make sure that c...

Page 18: ...ur dog while maintaining the desired fit a With the Snap Buckle fastened G thread the collar through the Metal Buckle H b Slide the excess collar through the C Loop on top of the Snap Buckle This will hold the collar in place c Once the collar fit is determined simply use the Snap Buckle to remove and replace the collar G H ...

Page 19: ...lar 6 Trim the collar as follows a Mark the desired length of the collar with a pen Allow for growth if your dog is young or grows a thick winter coat b Remove the Receiver Collar from your dog and cut off excess I 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 harne...

Page 20: ...the use of the collar for a few days If the condition persists beyond 48 hours see your veterinarian To prevent skin irritation from occurring The Receiver Collar should not be worn for more than 8 hours out of every 24 hour period Your pet s neck and the Contact Points must be washed weekly with a washcloth and mild hand soap then rinsed thoroughly Be sure that your pet s neck is thoroughly dry b...

Page 21: ...et This is called the Recognition Level A slight change in your pet s behavior such as looking around in curiosity scratching at his collar or flicking his ears indicates the Recognition Level that is best for him Follow the steps below to find your pet s Recognition Level 1 Press the Side Button PositiveTone for 2 to 3 seconds If your pet reacts to this you may use this button for training simply...

Page 22: ... Intensity Level several times before moving to the next level 5 YOUR PET SHOULD NOTVOCALIZE OR PANIC IFTHIS HAPPENS GO BACKTOTHE PREVIOUS LEVEL AND REPEATTHE PROCESS 6 If your pet continues to show no response at Level 8 check the fit of the Receiver Collar If all of these steps have been done and your pet continues to show no reaction to the stimulation contact the Customer Care Center at 1 800 ...

Page 23: ...n supervise him it is recommended that you restrict your pet from situations in which he has a history of misbehaving However setting up a situation as a training session can dramatically improve your chances of success If your pet reacts to the training by hiding or acting fearful redirect his attention to a simple and appropriate behavior such as the Sit command Never use the RemoteTrainer to co...

Page 24: ...de Button Positive Tone for 2 consecutive seconds 2 Release the button and immediately reward your pet with verbal praise petting or a small food reward Spend 3 to 5 seconds on your rewarding 3 Wait a few minutes and repeat holding the Side Button Positive Tone for 2 seconds following with praise Vary the reward to prevent your pet from anticipating a specific type This stage of training is comple...

Page 25: ...ime releasing the button as soon as your pet stops the misbehavior 2 If your pet has not stopped the misbehavior after two seconds of correction release the Upper Button NegativeTone then press it again for up to two consecutive seconds 3 Continue this sequence until the misbehavior has stopped 4 Once the misbehavior has stopped count out two seconds and then push the Side Button PositiveTone for ...

Page 26: ... seconds the Remote Transmitter will time out the Transmitter Indicator Light will turn off and stimulation will no longer be delivered to your pet This is a safety feature in the Remote Transmitter If the Remote Transmitter times out release the Lower Button Stimulation and press it again to deliver stimulation Note For any of these training methods to be effective they must be used consistently ...

Page 27: ...tach a 10 foot leash Note Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the Contact Points 2 Hold the leash and the Remote Transmitter in one hand Keep your other hand free to guide your pet into a Sit position 3 Press and hold the Lower Button Stimulation 4 Immediately give the Sit command while continuing to hold the Lower Button Stimulation ...

Page 28: ...tion as soon as your pet is in position and praise him 6 Release your pet from the Sit command and play 7 Repeat Steps 2 through 6 Note If your pet breaks the Sit command repeat steps 3 through 6 Keep your pet close to you while teaching the Sit command ...

Page 29: ...ter in the other 3 Wait for your pet to walk away from you Using the Recognition Level for your pet press and hold the Lower Button Stimulation on your RemoteTransmitter 4 Immediately give the command Come while continuing to hold the Lower Button Stimulation 5 Using the leash gently guide your pet toward you until he begins to come in your direction 6 Immediately release the Lower Button Stimulat...

Page 30: ...nce your pet responds readily to the Come command several times back away from him without giving a command When your pet turns toward you give the command Come WITHOUT STIMULATION and praise him while you continue to back up Praise your pet when he returns to you 11 Use your leash to prevent your pet from running past you If your pet manages to run past you repeat Steps 3 through 8 ...

Page 31: ...Points 2 Put your pet on his bed Hold your leash in one hand and the RemoteTransmitter in the other 3 Staying within 3 feet walk the perimeter of the bed Do not say anything to your pet 4 If your pet tries to leave the bed press and hold the Lower Button Stimulation and give the Stay command Continue to hold the button until your pet is back on his bed If necessary use the leash to guide your pet ...

Page 32: ... Eliminating Unwanted Behavior Jumping Up Pets typically jump up to get attention If you do not want your pet to jump on you then friends or members of the family should not encourage this behavior That means every time your pet jumps on someone he should be reprimanded or redirected to an alternate and acceptable behavior for which he can receive praise Note It is best if your pet first understan...

Page 33: ...press the Lower Button Stimulation and give the command Sit 3 Release the Lower Button Stimulation immediately once your pet is sitting and verbally praise him 4 If your pet ignores the stimulation increase the Intensity Level by 1 5 Practice this exercise in several different areas and use different people for distractions ...

Page 34: ...which to lie down and plenty of water An alternate activity such as a favorite toy Plenty of play exercise and attention A yard free from rodents or prey that he may be trying to flush out 1 Choose the Intensity Level 1 higher than your pet s Recognition Level 2 Place the Receiver Collar on your pet and wait at least 10 minutes before placing him in the yard No other people or pets should be in th...

Page 35: ...tion and release it when he stops digging Only press the button while your pet is in the act of digging and do not say anything to him 5 If your pet ignores the stimulation increase the Intensity Level by 1 6 Continue to watch your pet as he may choose another area to dig 7 Do not allow your pet in the yard unsupervised until he has completely stopped digging ...

Page 36: ...has learned the Come command regardless of the distraction Be consistent and correct your dog every time he chases something 1 If your dog has not learned the Come command keep a leash on him so you can physically stop him before he reaches the object he is chasing 2 Choose the Intensity Level 1 higher than your dog s Recognition Level 3 Set up a scenario where your dog is enticed to chase an obje...

Page 37: ...s soon as your dog begins to chase the object press and hold the Lower Button Stimulation until he stops 5 When your dog stops chasing the object immediately release the button walk backwards and give the command Come Praise your dog as he comes to you 6 Repeat the process until your dog stops chasing the object ...

Page 38: ...m these items however you must be prepared to correct your pet every time he approaches them 1 Choose the Intensity Level 1 higher than your pet s Recognition Level 2 Pick a temptation for your pet and position yourself where he cannot see you 3 While your pet s mouth is touching the temptation press and hold the Lower Button Stimulation Immediately release the button when your pet leaves the temp...

Page 39: ...t your pet to associate the stimulation with his behavior not you 5 If your pet does not respond to the stimulation increase the Intensity Level by 1 and repeat the process 6 Repeat this process in several different locations with different temptations ...

Page 40: ... pet s Recognition Level 2 Put your dog in a situation that will tempt him to bark 3 When your dog begins to bark press the Lower Button Stimulation and give him the command Quiet 4 Immediately release the button once your dog stops barking and praise him 5 If your dog ignores the stimulation and continues to bark increase the Intensity Level by 1 and repeat the process 6 Practice this exercise in...

Page 41: ...ining from the owner to achieve desired results How old does my pet have to be before using the PetSafe Remote Trainer Your pet should be able to recognize basic obedience commands such as Sit or Stay Once my pet is trained and has been obeying my commands will he have to continue to wear the Receiver Collar Probably not You may need to reinforce training with the Receiver Collar from time to time...

Page 42: ...ult your veterinarian or a certified trainer Will I get exactly 100 yards of range with the Remote Trainer The range of the RemoteTrainer will vary according to terrain weather vegetation as well as transmission from other radio devices How long can I continuously deliver stimulation to my pet The maximum amount of time you can press the Lower Button Stimulation and deliver stimulation to your pet...

Page 43: ...attach a leash to the Receiver Collar No This can result in pulling the Contact Points too tightly against your pet s neck Use a separate non metallic collar placed above the Receiver Collar to attach a leash How often do I need to replace the battery If the Receiver Collar is left on continuously the battery will last about 2 weeks We recommend you turn the Receiver Collar off when it is not in u...

Page 44: ...32 2677 How long can I leave the Receiver Collar on my pet The Receiver Collar is not designed to be worn constantly We recommend the Receiver Collar not be worn for more than 8 hours out of every 24 hour period ...

Page 45: ...tter or Receiver Collar This is indicated by the Indicator Light or the LED flashing The range of the RemoteTrainer will vary according to terrain weather vegetation as well as transmission from other radio devices Test the Receiver Collar See Test Light Instructions Make sure the Contact Points are placed snugly against your pet s skin Trim your pet s fur where the Contact Points touch his neck I...

Page 46: ...turn on Check that the battery has been installed properly See To Insert and Remove the Battery The Receiver Collar is not responding to the RemoteTransmitter Verify the Receiver Collar is on See To Pair the RemoteTransmitter and the Receiver Collar ...

Page 47: ...he Receiver Collar off your pet turn the Receiver Collar on 2 Turn the Intensity Level Dial on the RemoteTransmitter to 1 3 Separate the RemoteTransmitter and the Receiver Collar by 2 feet 4 Press both the upper and lower buttons on the Remote Transmitter at the same time and hold for ten seconds 5 The Receiver Collar should emit two beeps 6 If the Receiver Collar does not beep twice please contac...

Page 48: ... the Remote Transmitter 3 The Test Light will flash Note At higher Intensity Levels the Test Light will flash brighter Save the test light for future testing Test Light Contacts Note If the Test Light does not flash install a new battery and re test If Test Light still does not flash contact the Customer Care Center at 1 800 732 2677 ...

Page 49: ...Use This Product is designed for use with pets where training is desired The specific temperament of your pet may not work with this product We recommend that you not use this product if your pet is aggressive If you are unsure whether this is appropriate for your pet please consult your veterinarian certified trainer or contact our Customer Care Center at 1 800 732 2677 Proper use includes review...

Page 50: ...imitation of Liability In no event shall Radio Systems Corporation be liable for any direct indirect punitive incidental special or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of this Product Buyer assumes all risks and liability from the use of this Product 5 Modification of Terms and Conditions Radio Systems Corporation reserves the right to...

Page 51: ...ide may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a practical installation If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Relocate the...

Page 52: ... Unauthorized changes or modifications to the equipment not approved by Radio Systems Corporation could result in not meeting compliance with FCC regulations and could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ...

Page 53: ... loss damage by pet or improper use or handling is not covered PetSafe will not pay for loss of time incon venience loss of use of your product or any incidental or consequential damage Warranty void if product resold Please contact the Customer Care Center at 800 732 2677 if you need service or for help in troubleshooting and if needed to arrange a repair for your product A service charge may app...

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Page 55: ...www petsafe net 55 ...

Page 56: ...Radio Systems Corporation 10427 Electric Avenue Knoxville TN 37932 1 800 732 2677 www petsafe net 400 829 Copyright 2006 Radio Systems Corporation ...

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