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WHAT TO EXPECT DURING USE OF THE BARK CONTROL COLLAR
IMPORTANT:
Do not leave your dog alone the first few times he receives a static stimulation.
Place the Bark Control Collar properly on your dog and wait nearby until he barks. Most dogs will understand quickly that the Bark Control
Collar is disrupting their urge to bark and will relax and stop barking. Because the static stimulation may be surprising or startling at first,
some dogs may bark more at the initial static stimulation.
On rare occasions, a dog may get into a bark-stimulation- bark-stimulation cycle. If this happens, reassure your dog with calm, soothing
tones. As your dog relaxes, he will understand that if he becomes quiet, he will not receive more static stimulation. The small minority of
dogs that have this reaction will only have it the first time they wear the Bark Control Collar.
You should notice a reduction in your dog’s barking within the first couple of days that he wears the Bark Control Collar. At this point, it is
important to remember the learning process is still not complete. Dogs will “test” the new learning experience and will increase their
attempts to bark. This usually occurs during the second week a dog wears the Bark Control Collar. If this does occur, remain consistent and
do not alter your use of the Bark Control Collar. You must place the Bark Control Collar on your dog in every situation when you expect him
to be quiet. If your dog is not wearing the Bark Control Collar, he may resume barking and his learning would suffer a
setback.
ACCESSORIES
To purchase additional accessories for your SportDOG® Brand SBC-R-E NoBark™ Collar, contact the Customer Care Centre or visit our
website at www.sportdog.com to locate a retailer near you
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Will another dog’s bark set off the Bark Control Collar?
No
Is the Bark Control Collar safe and humane?
Yes. The Bark Control Collar is designed to get your dog’s attention, not to punish him. However, the
initial static stimulation may startle your dog.
Will the Bark Control Collar work for my dog?
The Bark Control Collar is safe and effective for all breeds and sizes of dogs, though it may be too
large for dogs under 3.6 kg to wear comfortably. The system should only be used with dogs who are
over 6 months of age. If your dog is injured or its mobility is otherwise impaired, contact your
veterinarian or professional trainer before use.
Is it possible for my dog to learn not to bark only when the Bark Control Collar is on?
Yes. This is best accomplished by placing the Bark Control Collar on your dog only in situations where
you never want him to bark, and never placing the Bark Control Collar on your dog in situations
where you find it acceptable for him to bark.
I have more than one dog, but only one dog with a barking problem. Will it cause problems
between the dogs if I keep them together?
It should not be a problem, especially if you follow the procedures described in this manual.
Is the Bark Control Collar waterproof?
Yes. It is waterproof and submersible to 3 metres.
Can I attach a lead to the Bark Control Collar?
