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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 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 and/or stimulation with each misbehavior.

• Do not 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 FieldTrainer

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 400 & 400S for applying tone or stimulation.

• If you notice one 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 or stimulation (especially the first couple of 

times), do not be alarmed. Redirect his attention to a simple and appropriate behavior (i.e. a 

known command, such as “Sit”). 

• Never use the FieldTrainer 400 & 400S 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, your remote trainer 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.

program tHe remote tranSmItter 

Note: the transmitter is factory set to mode 1.

 

the mode of the Remote transmitter can be 

changed to fit your type or style of training.

TO chANGE ThE mODE: 

1.  Referring to the table on the following page, adjust 

the Intensity Dial to the mode you want to use.

2.  Turn the Remote Transmitter over.

3.  With a pen or the tine on the buckle of your collar strap, 

depress and release the mode button. When the mode 

button is pressed, the Transmitter Indicator Light will be 

solid in color. When it is released, it will flash the mode 

selected.

For example, if mode 5 is desired, adjust the Intensity Dial to Level 5. Once the mode button 

has been depressed, the Transmitter Indicator Light will be solid, and once the mode button is 

released, the Transmitter Indicator Light will flash five times.

Note: Continuous Stimulation will transmit for no more than 9 seconds no matter how long the 

button is pressed. to reactivate, release and repress the button.

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Summary of Contents for FIELD TRAINER 400

Page 1: ...OPERATING GUIDE PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING...

Page 2: ...fety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous...

Page 3: ...Never connect a lead to the electronic collar it will cause excessive pressure on the contacts When using a separate collar for a lead don t put pressure on the electronic collar Wash the dog s neck...

Page 4: ...d should you ever need to call the Customer Care Center we will be able to help you faster Most importantly SportDOG will never give or sell your valuable information to anyone Complete warranty infor...

Page 5: ...evel to your dog s temperament eliminating the risk of over correction Important The FieldTrainer 400 400S have a range of up to 400 yards Depending on the way you hold the Remote Transmitter the maxi...

Page 6: ...pth of 25 feet RECEIVER INDICATOR LIGHT Indicates when the Collar Receiver has been turned on or off and also serves as a low battery indicator CONTACT POINTS The contacts through which the Collar Rec...

Page 7: ...between charges is 40 to 60 hours depending on frequency of use Transmitter Indicator Light OPERATIONAL MODE LIGHT COLOR BATTERY STATUS LIGHT FUNCTION Continuous stimulation or Tone only button presse...

Page 8: ...removed from the power plug socket and left out until the Collar Receiver has air dried To Turn the Collar Receiver On 1 Momentarily press and hold the On Off Button until the Receiver Indicator Ligh...

Page 9: ...is pressed Rechargeable Batteries WARNING This device contains Nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries never incinerate puncture deform short circuit or charge with an inappropriate charger Fire explosio...

Page 10: ...sing a separate collar for a lead don t put pressure on the electronic collar Wash the dog s neck area and the contacts of the collar weekly with a damp cloth Examine the contact area daily for signs...

Page 11: ...s 3 YOUR DOG SHOULD NOT VOCALIZE OR PANIC WHEN RECEIVING STIMULATION IF THIS HAPPENS THE STIMULATION LEVEL IS TOO HIGH AND YOU NEED TO GO BACK TO THE PREVIOUS LEVEL AND REPEAT THE PROCESS 4 Once you f...

Page 12: ...ommand such as Sit Never use the FieldTrainer 400 400S to correct or eliminate any form of aggressive behavior If your dog exhibits such behavior contact a professional trainer Aggression in dogs is t...

Page 13: ...high end of reading on Intensity Dial Continuous Stimulation with intensity level set to low end of reading on Intensity Dial Tone only 1 6 Continuous Stimulation with intensity level set to high end...

Page 14: ...ram the Collar Receiver for Two or three Dog Operation SportDOG Add A Dog receiver s must be purchased to train additional dogs Please refer to the back cover for other compatible Add A Dog Collar Rec...

Page 15: ...4 Collar Strap Blaze Orange SAC00 10815 Replacement 3 4 Collar Strap Black SAC00 10816 Replacement 3 4 Collar Strap Blue SAC00 11921 Replacement 3 4 Collar Strap Red SAC00 11820 Replacement 3 4 Collar...

Page 16: ...I use the FieldTrainer 400 400S with more than one dog Yes SportDOG Add A Dog Collar Receivers must be purchased and the Remote Transmitter must be changed to mode 4 Please refer to back cover for a...

Page 17: ...Transmitter or Collar Receiver Many factors can impact the range you have with the FieldTrainer 400 400S For a list of these factors please refer to How the System Works You can verify the Collar Rece...

Page 18: ...uct 5 Modification of Terms and Conditions Radio Systems Corporation reserves the right to change the terms conditions and notices under which this Product is offered FCC COMPLIANCE This device compli...

Page 19: ...disposal AT END OF PRODUCT LIFE USE THESE BATTERY REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINAL DISPOSAL DO NOT OPEN THE COLLAR RECEIVER OR REMOTE TRANSMITTER UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE REPLACEMENT Using a 1 Philli...

Page 20: ...c Avenue Knoxville TN 37932 1 800 732 0144 2010 RADIO SYSTEMS CORPORATION J400 696 4 FIELDTRAINER SDR FS ADD A DOG FIELDTRAINER SDR FH ADD A DOG WETLANDHUNTER SDR FC ADD A DOG NOTE SDR A SDR AW and SD...

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