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IMPORTANT SAFETY AND PRODUCT 
INFORMATION

OWNER SAFETY

Handling and Repair

Dogtra products can be damaged or malfunction if dropped, especially on  

hard surfaces, or otherwise improperly handled. Do not use a damaged or 

malfunctioning product as it may cause injury or property damage. If your 

product is damaged or malfunctions, contact Dogtra to obtain service before 

using the product. 

Electrical Product

Your Dogtra product contains electrical components and batteries. Do not use 

or keep your product near heat or flammable sources. Such use or storage may 

damage your product and/or cause fire, explosion, injury, or property damage.

Charging

Only charge your Dogtra product with its accompanying Dogtra charger. Do 

not attempt to charge your product in any other manner or in temperatures 

less than 32°F (0°C) or over 113°F (45°C) as it may cause fire, explosion, injury, 

and/or property damage. If you notice damage to your product, its charger, or 

battery, obtain service from Dogtra before charging the product. Do not use 

more than one splitter cable with a single battery charger.

Medical Device Interference

Dogtra products contain electrical and magnetic components that emit low 

level electromagnetic waves and radio frequencies. These electromagnetic 

waves or radio frequencies may interfere with pacemakers, defibrillators, or 

other medical devices. Consult your physician or medical device maker before 

using your medical device with a Dogtra product. If you think that your Dogtra 

product is interfering with your pacemaker, defibrillator, or other medical 

device, stop using the Dogtra product.

Aggressive Dogs

Do not use Dogtra products with aggressive dogs as such dogs may react 

adversely and cause injury to people or other dogs. Seek the assistance of a 

dog-training specialist or veterinarian when dealing with aggressive dogs.

Children

Dogtra products are not toys. Adult supervision and close attention are 

necessary when Dogtra products are used by or near children.

WARNING

Please read all safety and product information below before using your 
Dogtra product. Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in 
injury to you, your dog and others, or it could result in damage to your
Dogtra product or other property.

DOG SAFETY

Proper Use

Dogtra products should be used to train, educate, monitor, or track dogs. Each 

dog may have a different tolerance for and reaction to Dogtra products. Closely 

observe your dog when determining the right level of stimulation, receiver fit, 

and other settings of your Dogtra product.

Training Methods

Dogtra products may be used with a variety of training methods that provide 

clear and consistent messages to your dog.

Fit and Wear

Proper fit and wear of your Dogtra product is important for the comfort of 

your dog as well as the functioning of your product. Dogtra receivers should 

fit comfortably and not too tightly, so that the receiver stays in place and does 

not move around your dog’s neck. Do not leave a receiver on your dog for an 

extended time. Although each dog is different, Dogtra recommends that its 

receivers be used a maximum of 4 to 6 hours at any one time on your dog. 

A receiver that is used for overly long periods or that fits improperly may cause 

skin irritation or sores on your dog’s neck. Regularly check the receiver's contact 

area on your dog’s skin. If your dog exhibits skin irritation or sores, stop using 

the Dogtra product and consult with a veterinarian.

UNAUTHORIZED USE

Dogtra products should be used only in a safe and responsible manner to train, 

educate, monitor, or track dogs. Dogtra products are not intended for use in any 

other manner; they are not intended for use with other animals or with humans; 

and they are not intended for use in unsafe situations or environments that 

could lead to death, injury, loss or damage.

BATTERY

Your Dogtra product contains batteries. Do not attempt to replace the battery 

yourself. Contact Dogtra or your Dogtra retailer to replace your battery. Dispose 

of batteries as provided by your local regulations. Do not disassemble, crush, 

heat, or otherwise alter the battery as it may cause fire, explosion, injury and/or 

property damage.

Summary of Contents for PATHFINDER2

Page 1: ...1 PATHFINDER2 PT20U PR20U EXPLORE MORE ADVANCED GPS TRACKING TRAINING Owner s Manual Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the Dogtra PATHFINDER2 ...

Page 2: ...en WARNING Please read all safety and product information below before using your Dogtra product Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in injury to you your dog and others or it could result in damage to your Dogtra product or other property DOG SAFETY Proper Use Dogtra products should be used to train educate monitor or track dogs Each dog may have a different tolerance for and...

Page 3: ...S OF PATHFINDER2 APP OTHER FEATURES DETAILS DEVICE INFORMATION RECEIVER FITTING FINDING THE RIGHT STIMULATION MAXIMIZING THE DISTANCE PRODUCT MAINTENANCE CHARGING THE PATHFINDER2 CHANGING THE CONTACT POINT LENGTH USING THE TEST LIGHT BASIC MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FCC WARNING WARRANTY AND REPAIR INFORMATION CONTENTS 6 7 8 11 12 13 13 14 16 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 40 41 42 43 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 ...

Page 4: ...fline Maps 2s Precise and Up to Date Maps Tracking Only Mode 9 Mile Range 9 Mile IPX9K Expandable to 21 Dogs IPX9K Waterproof Certified Sleep Mode 21 Belt Clip 3 5 Hour Rapid Charge Batteries 3 5hr For PATHFINDER2 TRX Only Not included with PATHFINDER2 TRX Not included with PATHFINDER2 TRX UKC AKC and PKC Events Approved Low High Output in 1 100 Stimulation Levels Pager Vibration Nick Constant Sti...

Page 5: ... Rubber Plug Power Connect Phone Button Connect GPS Receiver Button Function Button MURS Band Antenna Battery Charging Receptacle Contact Points Power Button PATHFINDER2 GPS Receiver PR20U Collar Strap Mic Sensor GPS Antenna Antenna Casing LED Locate light MURS Band Antenna ...

Page 6: ... the button until a green LED light appears and 3 short beeps emit Off press the button until a red LED light appears and 1 long beep emits Use this button to pair a smartphone Find out more on page 14 The Function button will emit the e collar function selected in the app when pressed Find out more on page 21 Use this button to pair a GPS receiver Find out more on page 15 On press the button unti...

Page 7: ...th the phone manufacturer 2 iOS 12 1 and above iPhone 8 and above 3 Apple Watch Series 5 and above 4 Android 6 0 and above Compatibilities are subject to change PATHFINDER2 1 DOWNLOADING THE PATHFINDER2 APP GETTING STARTED QR CODE Use the QR code to check out the full version of the PATHFINDER2 manual and more For more information please check www DogtraPATHFINDER com 2 ONLINE WEB MANUAL To downlo...

Page 8: ...Connect Phone Button PAIRING THE GPS CONNECTOR TO A PHONE 1 3 2 P P C C P P FUNCTION CONNECT GPS RECEIVER POWER CONNECT PHONE HONE P P FUNCTION CONNECT GPS RECEIVER POWER CONNECT PHONE PAIRING THE RECEIVER TO THE GPS CONNECTOR 1 3 2 4 Your phone should show a connection completion screen and the green LED will blink slowly on your GPS connector Make sure the receiver is turned off Press and hold t...

Page 9: ...DER2 APP 1 2 1 4 3 Zoom Zoom in once double tap the map with one finger Zoom out once single tap the map with two fingers Use two fingers to pinch screen to zoom in and stretch the screen to zoom out Scroll You can scroll by using one finger to drag the map to the area you want to view Tilt Tilt the map by using two fingers and dragging the map up or down Rotate Rotate the map by using two fingers...

Page 10: ... interval which will be visible on the map Distance Measure the distance between two points on the map Navigation Use Google Maps to navigate to the marked location Google Maps must be installed Icon Description No GPS Receiver cannot connect to GPS and cannot send location No RF Devices are far apart Move the GPS connector to a higher area to receive signal Recharge Battery Less than 20 battery l...

Page 11: ...Light Press the Locate Light button to turn the light on or off Notes Metal phone cases or metal objects attached to the phone will interfere with the compass The phone may need to be calibrated for the compass to work properly Lock Button Press Lock to disable functions to prevent accidental stimulation until unlocked If Lock is on in the app the GPS connector Function button will be locked too S...

Page 12: ...ion 1 Mobile Fence Notification Only Notes The Mobile Fence gives a notification on the smartphone but does not auto correct the e collar The automatic e collar correction will only work on the E Fence Create Geo Fences for specific areas to get alerts on your device Status Indication of receiver in or out of the fence Count Number of times the receiver has crossed the fence Set the Geo Fence sett...

Page 13: ... is synced again A smartphone or GPS connection is not needed to operate but the track information and application notification will not be received 1 OUT When moving out of the boundaries the e collar emits Constant correction for 5 seconds 2 NEAR The receiver emits a Pager vibration for 5 seconds when within 5 yards of the Outer Fence or Inner Fence 3 IN Safe area with no correction 4 Outer Fenc...

Page 14: ...a point for the fence boundary 4 Repeat the process above to complete the boundary Create the fence so it goes in one direction 5 Click the save button on the top right Only one can be saved Setting up Inner Fence 1 The Outer Fence must be created first to create the Inner Fence 2 Press the button for the Inner Fence 3 Drag the area of the map you want to create the fence to the center with the 4 ...

Page 15: ...e settings for different map features App Description Describes basic contents 1 Initial setup describes GPS connector and receiver pairing 2 Main function will describe each tab 4 6 MENU Terms of Use Privacy Policy Check Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before use Manual Quickly browse the manual Sleep Mode Puts the receiver to sleep to preserve battery life In sleep mode the GPS signal for the re...

Page 16: ...evice Alarm Setting Refer to the table below for possible settings 4 8 DEVICE ALERTS Category Type of Alarm Setting Up Alarm Dog Status Running Treeing Barking Pointing Hog Barking Menu Setting Activity Mode Mobile Fence Exiting fence entering fence or both Menu Setting Mobile Fence Mobile Fence Alarm Geo Fence Exiting fence entering fence or both Menu Setting Geo Fence Geo Fence Alarm E Fence Exi...

Page 17: ... strap Improper Fit A loose fit can allow the receiver to move around on the dog s neck and cause irritation If the receiver is too loose the contact will be inconsistent and cause inconsistent correction Attention While Dogtra uses medical grade stainless steel contact points and anti microbial plastic to protect the dog s skin leaving the receiver in the same location for an extended period of t...

Page 18: ... may vary depending on the situation and distractions A distracted dog will require a higher level of stimulation compared to when there is no distraction Caution Operating the PATHFINDER2 near tall buildings and other steel structures will reduce the range of the GPS signal Not acquiring a GPS signal for prolonged periods of time while outside may indicate issues with the unit The PATHFINDER2 has...

Page 19: ...rts on the GPS connector and receiver 4 The LED will display red while charging and green when the unit is fully charged A depleted battery requires 3 5 hours to fully charge PRODUCT MAINTENANCE Splitter Cable Do not use more than one splitter cable with a single battery charger The Dogtra PATHFINDER2 comes with 5 8 contact points that can be extended to 3 4 for dogs with longer coats To increase ...

Page 20: ...ntensity level is set below level ten Make sure the rubber charging cap is securely in place on the GPS connector or receiver when in use Carefully inspect the unit for any missing parts or damage to the casing after use Damaged or broken casing may affect the waterproof guarantee on the unit The antenna must be securely in place for maximum range Charge the unit for 3 5 hours before storing for e...

Page 21: ...nit due to improper battery installations are not covered under the warranty Dogtra strongly recommends sending the unit in for inspection and repair 5 My dog has skin irritation This may be due to an improper fit or from wearing the receiver too long If your dog exhibits signs of skin irritation consult with a veterinarian Once your dog s skin returns to a normal condition continue to use the rec...

Page 22: ...rized dealers are purchased outside of the United States or Canada have been damaged during shipment even if Dogtra paid or arranged for shipping have been modified or tampered with in any manner are opened or repaired by anyone other than Dogtra or have serial numbers that have been altered or defaced DOGTRA EXTENDED PRODUCT WARRANTY Sole Warranties The Original and Extended Warranties are the on...

Page 23: ...useful information and updates about your existing and future Dogtra products To register your product visit www dogtra com product registration If your product is not registered with Dogtra You will be required to provide a receipt or other proof purchase as provided above to qualify for warranty service How to Obtain Warranty Service Should your Dogtra product require warranty service please con...

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