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Ensure a Proper Spray Pattern
For the PetSafe
®
Spray Bark Collar to perform properly, the nozzle must
be positioned correctly and there must be a clear path from the spray
nozzle to your dog’s snout. Follow these steps:
1. Make sure the PetSafe
®
logo on the front of the collar is upright and
the spray nozzle is angled out and pointing up towards the dog’s
snout (
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2. For long-haired dogs, it may be necessary to trim the neck hairs
along the path of the spray. It is important that the spray reaches the
dog’s snout to be effective.
Do not shave the pet’s neck as this may increase the risk of skin irritation.
What to Expect During Use
Important: Do not leave your dog alone the first few times he receives a correction.
Place the collar properly on your dog and wait nearby until he barks. Most dogs will understand very quickly
that the collar is disrupting their urge to bark and will relax and stop barking. Because the spray may be
surprising or startling at first, some dogs may bark more at the initial correction.
On rare occasions, a dog may begin barking at the correction. If this happens, reassure your dog with a calm voice.
As your dog relaxes, he will understand that if he becomes quiet, he will not receive any more spray corrections. The
number of dogs that have this reaction typically will only have it the first time they wear the Spray Bark Collar.
You should notice a reduction in your dog’s barking within the first couple of days that he wears the Spray Bark
Collar. At this point, it is important to remember the learning process is still not complete. Dogs will “test” this new
learning experience and may increase their attempts to bark. This usually occurs during the second week a dog
wears the Spray Bark Collar. If this does occur, remain consistent and do not alter your use of the Spray Bark
Collar. You must place the Spray Bark Collar on your dog in every situation when you expect him to be quiet. If
your dog is not wearing the Spray Bark Collar, he may resume barking and his learning will suffer a setback.
Tips and Maintenance
• Before playing with your dog, remove the Spray Bark Collar. The activity may cause your dog to bark, which
could lead to him associating the play with the burst of spray.
• To ensure that your dog does not make the connection between you and the spray collar, don’t let him see
you prepare the collar for the first try, or for subsequent use. Keep your dog away while you prepare the
collar as well as when you replace the refill cartridge or charge the battery.
• Remove all other collars with metallic parts or tags. These could create noise that may needlessly activate
the spray collar.
• To ensure effectiveness, avoid letting your dog wear the collar with an empty cartridge.
• Turn off the collar while not in use.
• The PetSafe
®
Spray Bark Collar should only be used with pets that are over 6 months of age.
• If your pet is injured or its mobility is otherwise impaired, contact your veterinarian or professional trainer
before use.
• Do not leave your collar unattended where your dog could accidentally damage it through chewing.
• The spray from the bark collar may stick to the hair under your dogs snout. Clean your dog’s hair weekly with
a washcloth and a mild hand soap. Rinse and dry your dog’s neck thoroughly.
• If the spray accumulates on the bark collar, wipe the receiver clean with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
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