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Fitting the Collar on Your Dog

CAUTION

To help reduce the chance of irritation, remove the collar when not in use. You should check the fit and comfort of the collar daily.

CAUTION

This device is not intended for human use. Do not attempt to use on any person.

CAUTION

Do not spray the device with harsh chemicals including but not limited to flea or tick spray. Always ensure that all flea or tick spray applied to the dog is completely dry before placing the collar on the dog. Small amounts of harsh chemicals can damage the plastic components.

In order to effectively train the dog, the collar and device must fit the dog properly. If the collar is too loose or positioned incorrectly, stimulation may be inconsistent. This can delay or prevent successful training.

  1. Position the device at the front of the dog's neck, with the status LED facing toward the dog's chin and the device against the throat.
    TIP: For bark correction, the device should be positioned near the dog's vocal cords. This location varies based on the breed of dog. If the device does not seem to detect the dog's barks, you should move the device closer to or farther from the dog's body to find the ideal location.
  2. Confirm that the ID tags on the collar strap do not come into contact with the device.
    NOTE: ID tags contacting the device may cause unintentional corrections.
  3. Tighten the strap so that it is very snug around the dog's neck, and fasten the buckle.
    NOTE: The collar should fit tightly and should not be able to rotate or slide on the dog's neck. The dog must be able to swallow food and water normally. You should observe your dog's behavior to verify that the collar is not too tight.

    Line drawing of collar placement on dog
  4. Wiggle the device to work the contact points through the dog's coat.
    NOTE: The contact points must have contact with the dog's skin to be effective.
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