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1. Make sure your unit is off.
2. Then turn the unit on by pressing and releasing the on/off button.
3. After the Indicator Light turns off and within 5 seconds, press and hold the on/off button for 3 seconds.
4. The Collar Receiver will then beep once and the Indicator Light will flash orange. This indicates
Low
stimulation
range. If
Medium
or
High
are desired, continue to hold the button until the number of beeps/orange flashes equals
the desired stimulation range shown in the chart below.
5. Release the button once the desired range is selected; the Collar Receiver will turn off.
6. Turn the unit back on. It will then beep according to the stimulation range selected in Step 4
.
FIT THE COLLAR RECEIVER
I
MPORTANT: The proper fit and placement of the Collar Receiver is important for effective training. The
Contact Points must have direct contact with your dog’s skin.
To ensure a proper fit, follow these steps:
CARE AND CLEANING
To ensure the effectiveness of this product and the comfort and
safety of your dog, check the fit of his collar frequently. This
guide describes proper collar fitting. If you notice that your dog
is experiencing skin irritation, discontinue use of the collar for
a few days. If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your
veterinarian.
TO PREVENT SKIN IRRITATION FROM OCCURRING:
• The Collar Receiver should not be worn for more than 8 hours out of every 24-hour
period.
• Your dog’s neck and the Contact Points must be washed weekly with a washcloth and
mild hand soap, then rinsed thoroughly.
FIND THE BEST INTENSITY LEVEL FOR YOUR DOG
Your SportDOG Brand
®
remote training system has multiple intensity levels. This allows you to choose the
stimulation that is best for your dog.
NOTE: Always start at the lowest level and work your way up.
For training efficiency, it is important to find the right intensity level for your dog. This is called the
Recognition Level, at which your dog looks around in curiosity, or flicks his ears.
FINDING YOUR DOG’S RECOGNITION LEVEL:
NOTE: Every dog is different and you cannot predict where your dog’s Recognition Level will be. Watch closely for
any slight change in behavior that tells you your dog is feeling the stimulation.
1. With the Collar Receiver turned on and properly fitted to your dog, set the Remote Transmitter’s
Intensity Dial at Level 1 and press the Continuous Stimulation Button for 1 to 2 seconds.
2. If your dog shows no reaction to Level 1, go to Level 2 and repeat the process.
3. YOUR DOG SHOULD NOT VOCALIZE OR PANIC WHEN RECEIVING STIMULATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE
STIMULATION LEVEL IS TOO HIGH AND YOU NEED TO GO BACK TO THE PREVIOUS LEVEL AND REPEAT THE
PROCESS.
4. Once you find your dog’s Recognition Level, this is the level you should use when you begin a training exercise.
5. If you have progressed to Level 8 while searching for your dog’s Recognition Level and your dog continues to
show no response, check to see if Collar Receiver is snug against your dog’s neck. Then go back to Intensity Level
1 and repeat the process. If your dog still does not indicate he is feeling the stimulation, you have two options: you
may either have to trim the hair beneath the Contact Points or switch to the longer Contact Points included in your
system.
If after completing all of these steps your dog still does not indicate he is feeling the stimulation, please contact
Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144.
CHANGING STIMULATION RANGES
Your SDR-A or SDR-AW Collar Receiver comes with 3 stimulation ranges (low, medium and high). There are 8
stimulation levels within each range, with 1 being the lowest and 8 being the highest.
The default range setting is 2 or medium.
To change the range of stimulation, follow these steps:
1. With your dog standing (
3A
), center the Collar Receiver so the Contact Points are
underneath your dog’s neck, touching the skin (
3B
). 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.
2. The Collar Receiver should fit snugly, yet loose enough to allow one
finger to fit between the strap and your dog’s neck (
3C
).
3. Allow your dog to wear the collar for several minutes, and then recheck the
fit. Check the fit again as your dog becomes more comfortable wearing the
Collar Receiver.
3A
3B
3C
STIMULATION RANGE
DOG TEMPERAMENT
1 beep
Low
Mild
2 beeps
Medium
Moderate
3 beeps
High
Stubborn
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