Petsafe PBC00-11005, Operating And Training Manual

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CAUTION
Risk of skin damage. Please read and follow the instructions in this manual.
Proper fit of the collar is important. A collar worn for too long or made too tight on
the pet’s neck may cause skin damage. Ranging from redness to pressure ulcers; this condition
is commonly known as bed sores.
• Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day.
• When possible reposition the collar on the pet’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.
• Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this manual.
• Never connect a lead to the electronic collar; it will cause excessive pressure on the probe.
• When using a separate collar for a lead, don’t put pressure on the electronic collar.
• Wash the dog’s neck area and the probe of the collar weekly with a damp cloth.
• Examine the probe area daily for signs of a rash or a sore.
• If a rash or sore is found, discontinue use of the collar until the skin has healed.
• If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
• For additional information on bed sores and pressure necrosis, please visit our website.
These steps will help keep your pet safe and comfortable. Some pets are sensitive to contact
pressure. You may find after some time that your pet is very tolerant of the collar. If so, you may
relax some of these precautions. It is important to continue daily checks of the probe area. If
redness or sores are found, discontinue use until the skin has fully healed.
The PetSafe
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Big Dog Spray Bark Control must be used only on healthy dogs. We recommend
that you take your dog to a veterinarian before using the collar if he is not in good health.