Selecting and Installing the Contact Points
CAUTION
To prevent irritation from the contact points, remove the collar for at least eight hours out of every 24-hour
period.
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.
For best results, select the correct contact points based on your dog's coat.
1 Select the correct contact point length for your dog's coat type:
• For dogs with thicker coats, use the longer contact points.
• For dogs with shorter coats, use the shorter contact points.
2 If necessary, use the included wrench to remove the contact points.
3 Twist the contact points into the collar.
4 Tighten with the included wrench, but do not overtighten.
When you put the collar on the dog, make sure the contact points are tight against the neck.
Removing the Contact Points
When you are not training the dog using the training keys, remove the contact points.
1 Use the included wrench to remove both contact points.
2 Place the cap over the contact point holes.
Training Methods
NOTE: Training features are not available in all areas for tracking collars.
Momentary stimulation: Applies a brief stimulation when you press the training key, regardless of how long the
key is depressed.
Continuous stimulation: Applies stimulation to the dog the entire time you press the training key, for a
maximum of 8 seconds. Your stimulations should typically be much shorter than 8 seconds.
Tone: Activates an audible tone the entire time you press the training key.
Vibration: Applies vibration to the dog the entire time you press the training key, for a maximum of 8 seconds.
The effectiveness of vibration may vary based on the dog's temperament and experience.
Linear and Traditional Stimulation
You can use linear or traditional stimulation to customize your training experience. The default intensity
method is linear, which allows progressive stimulation from level 1 to level 18. Traditional stimulation allows
you to make quick changes using low, medium, and high settings within predetermined stimulation levels (1
through 6).
Choosing the Correct Intensity Level
1 Set the intensity to the lowest level (
Customizing the Training Keys, page 16
).
2 Select a training key.
3 Observe the dog for a reaction, such as a head shake, neck movement, or just a change in expression.
Sometimes dogs will vocalize due to the surprise of the electrical stimulation. If the dog vocalizes more than
once, the intensity level is too high for beginning training.
4 If there is no reaction, increase the intensity level by one level until the dog has a slight but recognizable
reaction to the stimulation.
The intensity level that causes a slight but recognizable reaction is your dog's baseline level for beginning collar
training. You do not need to, and should not, apply this intensity selection test again.
After you begin training, the dog’s performance guides your intensity selection. As the dog advances in training,
you may need to change the level depending upon the training situation.
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