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Thank you for choosing SportDOG Brand
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training products. Used properly, this product will help you train
your dog efficiently and safely. To ensure your satisfaction, please review this owner’s manual thoroughly.
If you have questions regarding this product’s operation, please see this manual’s Frequently Asked
Questions or Troubleshooting sections, contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144, visit our
website at www.sportdog.com, or view our support videos at www.youtube.com/sportdogbrand.
To get the most protection out of your warranty, please register your product within 30 days at
www.sportdog.com. By registering, and keeping your receipt you will enjoy the product’s full warranty and
should you ever need to call the Customer Care Center, we will be able to help you faster. Most importantly,
your valuable information will never be given or sold to anyone. Complete warranty information is available
online at www.sportdog.com.
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COMPONENTS .............................................................................................................................................................5
HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS .......................................................................................................................................5
KEY DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................................................6
PREPARE THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER*...............................................................................................................7
PREPARE THE COLLAR RECEIVER* .........................................................................................................................8
FIT THE COLLAR RECEIVER* ...................................................................................................................................10
FIND THE BEST INTENSITY LEVEL FOR YOUR DOG ...........................................................................................11
CHANGING STIMULATION RANGES* ..................................................................................................................12
GENERAL TRAINING TIPS .......................................................................................................................................12
PROGRAM THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER* ..........................................................................................................13
MATCH THE COLLAR RECEIVER AND REMOTE TRANSMITTER* ..................................................................14
PROGRAM THE SYSTEM FOR TWO OR THREE-DOG OPERATION* ................................................................14
CHANGE ID CODES* ..................................................................................................................................................14
ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................................................15
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .........................................................................................................................16
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................................17
TEST LIGHT INSTRUCTIONS* .................................................................................................................................18
TERMS OF USE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ................................................................................................18
FCC COMPLIANCE .....................................................................................................................................................19
BATTERY DISPOSAL .................................................................................................................................................20
SPORTDOG
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ADD-A-DOG
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RECEIVERS ...............................................................................................................24
* videos available at www.youtube.com/sportdogbrand
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The SportDOG
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FieldTrainer
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425 and 425S have been proven safe, comfortable, and effective for all dogs
over 8 pounds. Consistent, correct use of this product allows you to reinforce commands and correct
misbehavior from up to 500 yards. The Remote Transmitter sends a signal, activating the Collar Receiver
to deliver a harmless stimulation. With proper training, a dog will learn to associate this signal with a
command. Like all SportDOG products, this model features adjustable stimulation levels so you can tailor
the stimulation level to your dog’s temperament, eliminating the risk of over-correction.
IMPORTANT: THE FIELDTRAINER 425 AND 425S HAVE A RANGE OF UP TO 500
YARDS. DEPENDING ON THE WAY YOU HOLD THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER, THE
MAXIMUM RANGE MAY VARY. FOR CONSISTENT RESULTS AT LONGER
RANGES, HOLD THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER IN A VERTICAL POSITION AWAY
FROM YOUR BODY AND ABOVE YOUR HEAD. TERRAIN, WEATHER, VEGETATION,
TRANSMISSION FROM OTHER RADIO DEVICES, AND OTHER FACTORS WILL
AFFECT THE MAXIMUM RANGE.
Do not use this product if your dog is aggressive, or if your dog is prone to aggressive behavior.
Aggressive dogs can cause severe injury and even death to their owner and others. If you are unsure whether this
product is appropriate for your dog, please consult your veterinarian or a certified trainer.
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