HOW TO CHANGE THE CONTACT POINTS
1. Loosen both contact points by rotating the contact point counter clockwise
using the contact point tool or wrench.
2. Install the desired contact points onto the bolt and tighten the contact points
by rotating them clockwise with the contact point tool or wrench.
CORRECTLY FITTING THE COLLAR
The collar should be adjusted to allow the “contact points” to have direct contact
with the skin. You should be able to fit a couple of fingers between the collar
strap and your dog. Too tight poses the risk of skin irritation and discomfort. Too
loose and the contact points will not be able to administer the stimulation
reliably and can cause skin irritation due to chafing. A nice snug fit is best;
always seat the collar receiver by giving it a little wiggle to remove any hair that
is between the contact points and the
dog’s
skin. The optimal position for the
collar receiver is on ei
ther side of the dog’s windpipe in the 2 to 5 or the 7 to 10
o’clock position; most dogs don’t like it on their windpipes.
The dogs skin needs to be conditioned to the contact points this is accomplished
by starting out with 1 to 2 hours and slowly working up to the absolute
maximum of 12 hours per day. Periodically switching positions during a full day
of e-collar use is good practice and can help prevent irritations from occurring.
Inspecting the area is very important to assure your dog is handling the pressure
from the contact points.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
To prevent the occurrence of skin irritations the collar receiver should never be
worn for more than 12 hours per day. Should your dog experience skin irritations
from over exposure to the contact points or allergic reaction to the nickel remove
the collar receiver unit immediately and stop using your e-collar until the skin
irritations are totally healed. Antibiotic ointment is suggested to aid in the
healing process and prevent infections, a visit to your Veterinarian may be
required should any open sores become infected.
