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• The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are not memory sensitive, don’t require depletion before charging, and can’t be over charged.
• The batteries come partially charged from the factory, but will require a full charge before the first use.
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When storing the unit for long periods, remember to regularly give batteries a full charge. This should be done once every 3-4
months.
• You should expect hundreds of recharge cycles from your batteries. However, all rechargeable batteries lose capacity over time
relative to the number of recharge cycles they experience. 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 batteries should last for a period of 3-5 years. When a battery needs replacement, you can order a new pack by calling our
Customer Care Center. Please don’t open the Collar Receiver or Remote Transmitter until you have received the replacement.
STEP :: 03
FIT THE COLLAR RECEIVER
IMPORTANT: The proper fit and placement of the C Train
™
Collar Receiver is important for effective operation. The Contact
Points must have direct contact with your dog’s skin.
See page 3 for Important Safety Information.
TO ENSURE A PROPER FIT, FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
1. Make sure the unit is off.
2. With your dog standing (
3A), center the Collar Receiver so the Contact Points
are underneath your dog’s neck, touching the skin (
3B). If your dog has a
long or thick coat, you have 2 options to ensure consistent contact: either
trim the hair around the Contact Points or switch to the longer Contact
Points included with your system.
Note: When switching to the longer Contact Points, ensure the o-rings are
attached.
3. Check the tightness of the collar by inserting your finger between the end of a Contact Point and your dog’s
neck. The fit should be snug but not constricting (
3C).
4. Allow your dog to wear the collar for several minutes and then recheck the fit. Check the fit again as your dog
becomes more comfortable wearing the collar.
• You may need to trim the hair in the area of the Contact Points. Never shave the dog’s neck; this may lead to a rash or infection.
• You shouldn’t make the collar any tighter than is required for good contact. A collar that is too tight will increase the risk of pressure
necrosis in the contact area.
STEP :: 04
FIND THE BEST INTENSITY LEVEL FOR YOUR DOG (TRAINING)
The C Train system has multiple intensity levels. This allows you to choose the static stimulation that is best for your dog.
NOTE: Always start at the lowest level and work your way up.
For training efficiency, it’s important to find the right intensity level for your dog. This is called the Recognition Level, at which your dog
looks around in curiosity or flicks his ears.
FINDING YOUR DOG’S RECOGNITION LEVEL:
NOTE: Every dog is different and you can’t predict where your dog’s Recognition Level will be. Watch closely for any slight change in
behavior that demonstrates your dog is feeling the static stimulation.
1. With the Collar Receiver turned on, in Training mode, and properly fit to your dog, set the Remote Transmitter’s Intensity Dial at
Level 1 and press the Continuous Static Stimulation Button for 1-2 seconds.
3A
3B
3C
2. If your dog shows no reaction to Level 1, go to Level 2 and repeat the process.
3. YOUR DOG SHOULDN’T VOCALIZE OR PANIC WHEN RECEIVING STATIC STIMULATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE STATIC STIMULATION
LEVEL IS TOO HIGH AND YOU NEED TO GO BACK TO THE PREVIOUS LEVEL AND REPEAT THE PROCESS.
4. Once you find your dog’s Recognition Level, this is the level you should use when you begin a training exercise.
5. If you’ve progressed to Level 7 while searching for your dog’s Recognition Level and your dog continues to show no response, check
to see if the Collar Receiver is snug against your dog’s neck. Then go back to Intensity Level 1 and repeat the process. If your dog still
doesn’t indicate he’s feeling the static stimulation, you have 3 options: trim the hair beneath the Contact Points, switch to the longer
Contact Points included in your system, or increase the static stimulation range.
If after completing all of these steps your dog still doesn’t indicate he is feeling the static stimulation, please contact the Customer
Care Center.
CHANGING STATIC STIMULATION (TRAINING)
When in
Training and C Train
™
modes, the C Train Collar Receiver has 3 static stimulation ranges - low, medium, and
high. There are 7 static stimulation levels within each range, with 1 being the lowest and 7 being the highest. The default range setting is
2 (medium).
To change the range of stimulation, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the Collar Receiver is off.
2. Then turn the unit on by pressing and releasing the power button.
3. After the Indicator Light turns off and within 5 seconds, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds.
4. If the Collar Receiver beeps once, this indicates
Low static stimulation range. If Medium or High are desired, continue to hold the
power button until the number of beeps equals the desired static stimulation range shown in the chart below.
5. Release the power button once the desired range is selected; the Collar Receiver will turn off.
6. Turn the unit back on. It will then beep according to the static stimulation range selected in Step 4.
STIMULATION RANGE
DOG TEMPERAMENT
1 beep
Low
Mild
2 beeps
Medium
Moderate
3 beeps
High
Stubborn
GENERAL TRAINING TIPS
BEFORE TRAINING YOUR DOG WITH THIS PRODUCT:
You will have the most success using this remote trainer if you always remember to teach a command before trying to reinforce the
command with a remote trainer. We recommend that you read the enclosed Basic Training Guide and watch the enclosed DVD before
training with this remote trainer. Your training will be easier and proceed faster if you follow the guidelines in these teaching assistants.
In addition, always keep the following training tips in mind:
• Eliminate one misbehavior or teach one obedience command at a time. If you move too fast with the training, your dog may become
confused.
• Be consistent. Give your dog a tone, vibration, or static stimulation with each misbehavior.
• Don’t overcorrect your dog. Use as few stimulations as possible to train your dog.
• Restrict your dog from situations in which he has a history of misbehaving unless you can supervise him and use the training portion
of your C Train system for applying tone, vibration, or static stimulation.
• If you notice a situation in which your dog misbehaves repeatedly, set up this situation as a training session. This will dramatically
increase your chances of success.
• If your dog has a timid reaction to the tone, vibration, or static stimulation (especially the first couple of times), don’t be alarmed.
Redirect his attention to a simple and appropriate behavior (i.e. a known command, such as “Sit”).
• Never use the training portion of your C Train system to correct or eliminate any form of aggressive behavior. If your dog
exhibits such behavior, contact a professional trainer. Aggression in dogs is the result of many factors – it may be a learned behavior
or it may be brought on as a result of fear. Another factor contributing to aggression in dogs is social dominance. Every dog is
different.
At this point, the remote trainer portion of your C Train system is ready to use. The Transmitter is factory set to mode 1, but you
may wish to change the mode to fit your situation. See STEP 5, for an explanation of mode options.
