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Fitting the Collar on Your Dog

CAUTION

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

Before you can put the collar on the dog, you must pair the handheld device and collar (Adding a Dog to the Alpha Handheld Using Wireless Pairing), and acquire satellite signals (Acquiring Satellite Signals).

  1. Position the collar with the communication antenna pointing up, the GPS antenna facing up, and the LEDs facing forward.
  2. Place the collar around the middle of the dog's neck.
  3. Tighten the strap so it is snug around the dog's neck.
    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 the collar is not too tight.

    Dog wearing the dog collar device
  4. If the strap is too long, cut off the excess, leaving at least 7.62 cm (3 in.) to spare.
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October 2024
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