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Fit the Collar
Important: The proper fit and placement of the Spray Bark Collar is important for
effective operation. The bark sensor must have direct contact with your dog’s skin on the
underside of his neck.
1. Be sure the collar is turned off before placing it on your pet. Then
with your pet standing (
3A
), fit the collar snugly onto your pet’s
neck so that the bark sensor makes contact with your pet’s skin on
the underside of his or her neck. Make sure the PetSafe
®
logo is
right-side up (
3B
).
2. Check the tightness of the collar by inserting one finger between
the end of the bark sensor and your pet’s neck (
3C
). The fit should
be snug but not constricting.
3. Allow your pet to wear the collar for a few minutes, then check
it again.
You may need to trim the hair in the area of the
contact points. Never shave your pet’s neck; this
may lead to a rash or infection.
4. Once you are satisfied with the fit of the collar, remove it from your
pet and trim it, but make sure to allow room for growth or a thicker
winter coat. Use a lighter to seal the cut so that it will not fray.
5. The collar will slip if it is not properly threaded onto the strap. The
slide buckle prevents the collar from becoming loose around your
pet’s neck and the ridges must be facing up (
3D
).
The collar should not be worn for more than 12
hours out of every 24-hour period. Leaving the
collar on too long could lead to skin irritation.
NOTE:
The collar is water resistant. It should not be submerged. Please
remove the collar from the dog before bathing, swimming or any other
activities that the collar could be submerged under water.
3A
3B
3C
Ridges
Slide Buckle
3D
