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IMPORTANT: The proper fi t and placement of the Collar Receiver is important for effective training.
The Contact Points must have direct contact with your dog’s skin.
Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Proper fi t of the collar is
important. A collar worn for too long, or made too tight on the dog’s neck may cause skin
damage. This is called bed sores; it is also called decubitus ulcers or pressure necrosis.
• Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day.
• When possible reposition the collar on the dog’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.
• Check the fi t to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this manual.
• 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 area and the contacts of the collar weekly with a damp cloth.
• Examine the contact area daily for signs of a rash or a sore.
• If a rash or sore is found, discontinue use of the collar until the skin has healed.
• If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
For additional information on bed sores and pressure necrosis, please visit the FAQ section for
remote trainers at www.sportdog.com.
These steps will help keep your dog safe and comfortable. Millions of dogs are comfortable
while they wear stainless steel contacts. Some dogs are sensitive to contact pressure. You
may fi nd after some time that your dog is very tolerant of the collar. If so, you may relax some
of these precautions. It is important to continue daily checks of the contact area. If redness or
sores are found, discontinue use until the skin has fully healed.
This system is designed so you can add or remove the Remote Beeper to or from the Collar Receiver
strap as needed. The Remote Beeper can also be used on the collar strap without the Collar Receiver.
To ensure a proper fi t, follow these steps:
1. Thread the end of the collar strap through the slot in the Remote Beeper
and then through the slot on the opposite side of the Remote Beeper.
Slide the Remote Beeper a few more inches up the collar strap.
2. With your dog standing (
4A
), center the Collar Receiver so the Contact
Points are underneath your dog’s neck, touching the skin (
4B
) and the
Remote Beeper is centered behind the dog’s head. 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.
• 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 should not 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.
4B
4A
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