SportDOG Field Trainer 400 & 400S - Manual (Page 3)

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Thank you for choosing SportDOG Brand. ® Used properly, this product will help you train your dog
efficiently and safely. To ensure your satisfaction, please review this owner’s manual thoroughly. If you
have questions regarding this product’s operation, please see this manual’s Frequently Asked Questions
or Troubleshooting section, contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144, or visit our website at
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importantly, SportDOG™ will never give or sell your valuable information to anyone. Complete warranty
information is available online at www.sportdog.com.
table of ContentS
Components .............................................................................................................................................5
How tHe system works .......................................................................................................................5
key Definitions ........................................................................................................................................6
prepare tHe remote transmitter ..................................................................................................7
prepare tHe Collar reCeiver .............................................................................................................8
fit tHe Collar reCeiver ......................................................................................................................10
finD tHe best intensity level for your Dog ............................................................................11
test ligHt instruCtions ....................................................................................................................11
general training tips ........................................................................................................................12
program tHe remote transmitter ..............................................................................................12
matCH tHe Collar reCeiver anD remote transmitter ......................................................14
program tHe Collar reCeiver for two or tHree-Dog operation ..................................14
aCCessories ...........................................................................................................................................15
frequently askeD questions ..........................................................................................................16
troublesHooting .................................................................................................................................17
terms of use anD limitation of liability ..................................................................................18
fCC ComplianCe .....................................................................................................................................18
battery Disposal ..................................................................................................................................19
sportDog aDD-a-Dog
® reCeivers ...................................................................................................20
ComponentS
How tHe SyStem workS
The SportDOG ™ FieldTrainer ® 400 & 400S have been proven safe, comfortable and effective for all dogs
over 8 pounds. Consistent, correct use of this product allows you to reinforce commands and correct
misbehavior from up to 400 yards. The Remote Transmitter sends a signal, activating the Collar Receiver
to deliver a harmless stimulation. With proper training, a dog will learn to associate this signal with a
command. Like all SportDOG products, this model features adjustable stimulation
levels so you can tailor the stimulation level to your dog’s temperament,
eliminating the risk of over-correction.
ImPORTANT: ThE fIElDTRAINER 400 & 400s hAvE A RANGE Of UP TO 400
yARDs. DEPENDING ON ThE WAy yOU hOlD ThE REmOTE TRANsmITTER,
ThE mAxImUm RANGE mAy vARy. fOR cONsIsTENT REsUlTs AT lONGER
RANGEs, hOlD ThE REmOTE TRANsmITTER IN A vERTIcAl POsITION
AWAy fROm yOUR bODy AND AbOvE yOUR hEAD. TERRAIN, WEAThER,
vEGETATION, TRANsmIssION fROm OThER RADIO DEvIcEs, AND OThER
fAcTORs WIll AffEcT ThE mAxImUm RANGE.
WARNING Do not use this product if your dog is aggressive, or if your dog is prone to aggressive behavior.
Aggressive dogs can cause severe injury and even death to their owner and others. If you are unsure whether this
product is appropriate for your dog, please consult your veterinarian or a certified trainer.
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