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Fit the Collar Receiver
Important: The proper fit and placement of the Collar Receiver is important
for effective training. The Contact Points must have direct contact with your
dog’s skin.
To ensure a proper fit, follow these steps:
1.
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 two options to
ensure consistent contact: either trim the hair around the Contact
Points or switch to the longer Contact Points included with your
system.
2.
The Collar Receiver should fit snugly, yet loose enough to allow
one finger to fit between the strap and your dog’s neck (
3C
).
3A
3.
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 Receiver.
Care and Cleaning
To ensure the effectiveness of this product and the comfort
and safety of your dog, check the fit of his collar frequently.
3B
This Guide describes proper collar fitting. If you
notice that your dog is experiencing skin irritation,
discontinue use of the collar for a few days. If
the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your
veterinarian.
To prevent skin irritation from occurring:
• The Collar Receiver should not be worn for more
than 8 hours out of every 4-hour period.
3C
• Your dog’s neck and the Contact Points must be washed weekly with a washcloth and
mild hand soap, then rinsed thoroughly.
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Find the Best Intensity Level for Your Dogs
The FieldTrainer
™
40 has multiple intensity levels. This allows you to choose the
stimulation that is best for your dog.
Note: Step 4 should be followed for each of your dogs.
Note: Always start at the lowest level and work your way up.
For training efficiency, it is 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 cannot predict where your dog’s Recognition Level will be.
Watch closely for any slight change in behavior that tells you your dog is feeling the stimulation.
1.
With the Collar Receiver turned on and properly fitted to your dog, set the Remote
Transmitter’s Intensity Dial at Level 1 and press the Continuous Stimulation Button
for 1 to seconds.
Step
4
Step
3
