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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
IMPORTANT: 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
The SportHunter
®
1225 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.
CHANGING STIMULATION RANGES
The SportHunter
®
1225 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:
GENERAL TRAINING TIPS
BEFORE TRAINING YOUR DOG WITH THIS PRODUCT:
You will have the most success using this remote trainer if you always remember to teach a command
before trying to reinforce the command with a remote trainer. We recommend that you read the
enclosed Training Guide and watch the enclosed DVD before training with this remote trainer. Your
training will be easier and proceed faster if you follow the guidelines in these teaching assistants. In
addition, always keep the following training tips in mind:
• Eliminate one misbehavior or teach one obedience command at a time. If you move too fast with the
training, your dog may become confused.
• Be consistent. Give your dog a tone, vibration and/or stimulation with each misbehavior.
• Do not overcorrect your dog. Use as few stimulations as possible to train your dog.
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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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