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Temperament Learning
Temperament Learning tracks the number of stimulations needed to substantially reduce (and in most cases)
eliminate the number of nuisance barks. The collar starts at the lowest stimulation level and increases the
intensity with each successive bark until the barking stops. This stimulation level becomes the starting level the
next time the dog barks. Once your dog has learned to reduce this barking, the initial warning stimulations are
automatically reduced.
NOTE: As a built-in safety feature, if your dog barks 15 times or more within an 80 second period, the
bark collar will automatically shut off for 3 minutes.
Reset the Stimulation to Level 1
1. Power the collar on. Wait 5-10 seconds or until the first green LED flash.
2. Press and hold the on/off button.
3. Continue holding through the red LED and power off tone.
4. The green LED will flash 5 times to confirm the stimulation level has been reset to level 1.
5. Release the on/off button. The bark collar will now be powered off.
Test the Collar
1. Begin with the collar off.
2. Push and hold the power (on/off) button. The collar will beep and the LED will illuminate green. Release
the power button after the beep.
3. The green LED will flash twice. Push and hold the on/off button. The LED will illuminate red.
4. Continue to press the on/off button until the collar beeps. The LED will turn off. Continue to press the on/
off button.
5. The blue LED will appear to indicate the collar is now in Test Mode.
6. Release the on/off button. The collar will beep, once for each level of stimulation, up to level 15. Then, it
will sound the normal power off tone and turn itself off.
7. The test can be stopped at any time by pressing the on/off button.
What to Expect During Use
Important: Do not leave your dog alone the first few times he receives a stimulation.
Place the collar properly on your dog and wait nearby until he barks. Most dogs will understand very quickly that
the collar is disrupting their urge to bark and will relax and stop barking. Because the static stimulation may be
surprising or startling at first, some dogs may bark more at the initial stimulation.
On rare occasions, a dog may begin barking at the stimulation. If this happens, reassure your dog with a calm
voice. As your dog relaxes, he will understand that if he becomes quiet, he will not receive any more static
stimulations. Dogs that have this reaction typically will only have it the first time they wear the bark collar.
You should notice a reduction in your dog’s barking within the first couple of days that he wears the bark
collar. At this point, it is important to remember the learning process is still not complete. Dogs will “test” this
new learning experience and may increase their attempts to bark. This usually occurs during the second week
a dog wears the bark collar. If this does occur, remain consistent and do not alter your use of the bark collar.
You must place the bark collar on your dog in every situation when you expect him to be quiet. If your dog is
not wearing the bark collar, he may resume barking and his learning will suffer a setback.