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What to Expect During Use of the Little Dog
Spray Bark Control Collar
Important: Do not leave your dog alone the fi rst few times he wears the Bark
Control Collar.
Place the Bark Control Collar properly on your dog and wait nearby until he barks.
Most dogs will understand very quickly that the Bark Control Collar is disrupting their
urge to bark and will relax and stop barking. Because the burst of Unscented Spray
from the Bark Control Collar may be surprising or startling at fi rst, some dogs may
bark more at the initial correction.
On rare occasions, a dog may get into a bark-spray-bark-spray cycle. If this happens,
reassure your dog with calm, soothing tones. As your dog relaxes, he will understand that
if he becomes quiet, he will not receive any more spray bursts. The small minority of dogs
that have this reaction should only have it the fi rst time they wear the Bark Control Collar.
You should notice a reduction in your dog’s barking within the fi rst couple of days that
he wears the Bark Control Collar. At this point, it is important to remember the learning
process is still not complete. Dogs will “test” this new learning experience and will
increase their attempts to bark. This usually occurs during the second week a dog wears
the Bark Control Collar. If this does occur, remain consistent and do not alter your use
of the Bark Control Collar. You must place the Bark Control Collar on your dog in every
situation when you expect him to be quiet. If your dog is not wearing the Bark Control
Collar, he may resume barking and his learning would suffer a setback.
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Regular Maintenance
• For comfort, safety, and effectiveness of this product, please ensure that you check the
fi t of your pet’s collar frequently.
• The Bark Control Collar should not be worn for more than 8 hours out of every
24-hour period to prevent irritation. If any skin irritation is observed, discontinue the
use of the collar for a few days. If the condition persists beyond 48 hours,
see your veterinarian.
• The spray from the Bark Control Collar may stick to the hair under your dogs snout.
Clean your dog’s hair weekly with a wash cloth and a mild hand soap. Rinse and dry
your dog’s neck thoroughly.
• If the spray, dirt or debris accumulates on the Bark Control Collar (including the
nozzle and Refi ll Port), wipe the receiver clean with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
• It is recommended that the unit be cleaned monthly or as needed to prevent clogging.
The need for cleaning will depend on usage.
Accessories
To purchase additional accessories for your PetSafe
®
Little Dog Spray Bark Control
Collar, visit our website at www.petsafe.net to locate a retailer near you and for a listing
of Customer Care Centre telephone numbers in your area.
Component
Part Number
Battery - one pack
RFA-188
Unscented Spray Can
(MSDS sheet available upon request)
PAC19-11883
Bark Control Unit
RFA-295
Nylon Collar
RFA-296
Replacement Valve
RFA-376
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my dog stop
barking completely?
• The PetSafe
®
Little Dog Spray Bark Control Collar
effectively stops barking when it is worn. It should only
be worn during periods of unwanted barking.
Will another dog’s bark
set off the Bark Control
Collar?
• No.
Is the Bark Control
Collar safe and humane?
• Yes. The Bark Control Collar is designed to get your
dog’s attention, not to punish him.
Will the Bark Control
Collar work for my dog?
• The Bark Control Collar is safe and effective for all
breeds and sizes of dogs, however, it is recommended
for little dogs.
Is the spray harmful?
• This unit uses an unscented spray that dogs fi nd
unpleasant. It dissipates quickly and is safe for humans
and pets.
Will this work with long-
haired dogs?
• Yes. It may be necessary to trim the hair on your dog’s
neck so it does not block the spray from reaching
his snout.
Does the spray need to
hit my dog’s nose?
• No. The spray is very fi ne and simply creates a mist in
the region of the snout.
