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What to Expect During Use of the Bark Control Collar
Important: Do not leave your dog alone the fi rst few times he wears the
Bark Control Collar.
Place the Bark Control Collar properly on your dog and wait nearby until he
barks. Most dogs will understand very quickly that the Bark Control Collar is
disrupting their urge to bark and will relax and stop barking. Because the burst
of Lemon Spray from the Bark Control Collar may be surprising or startling at
fi rst, some dogs may bark more at the initial correction.
On rare occasions, a dog may get into a bark-spray-bark-spray 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 any more spray bursts.
The small minority of dogs that have this reaction should only have it the fi rst
time they wear the Bark Control Collar.
You should notice a reduction in your dog’s barking within the fi rst 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” this 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.
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Regular Maintenance
• For comfort, safety, and effectiveness of this product, please ensure that you
check the fi t of your pet’s collar frequently.
• The Bark Control Collar should not be worn for more than 8 hours out of
every 24-hour period to prevent irritation. If any skin irritation is observed,
discontinue the use of the collar for a few days. If the condition persists
beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
• The spray from the Bark Control 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 Control Collar, wipe the receiver clean
with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
