Petsafe Anti-Bark Spray Collar - Manual (Page 9)

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EN Ensure a Proper Spray Pattern
For the Bark Control Collar to perform properly, the
Spray Nozzle must be positioned correctly and there
must be a clear path from the Spray Nozzle to your
dog’s snout.
Follow these steps:
1. Make sure the Spray Nozzle is upright and
pointing towards the dog’s snout.
2. For long-haired dogs, it may be necessary to trim
the neck hairs along the path of the spray. It is
important that the spray reaches the dog’s snout to
be effective.
Do not shave the pet’s neck as this may increase the risk of skin irritation.
What to Expect During Use of the Bark
Control Collar
Important: Do not leave your dog alone the fi rst few times he wears the Bark
Control Collar.
Place the Bark Control Collar properly on your dog and wait nearby until he barks.
Most dogs will understand very quickly that the Bark Control Collar is disrupting their
urge to bark, and will relax and stop barking. Because the burst of spray from the Bark
Control Collar may be surprising or startling at fi rst, some dogs may bark more at the
initial stimulation.
On rare occasions, a dog may get into a bark-spray-bark-spray cycle. If this happens,
reassure your dog with calm, soothing tones. As your dog relaxes, he will understand that if
he becomes quiet, he will not receive any more spray bursts. The small minority of dogs that
have this reaction should only have it the fi rst time they wear the Bark Control Collar.
You should notice a reduction in your dog’s barking within the fi rst couple of days that he
wears the Bark Control Collar. At this point, it is important to remember the learning process
is still not complete. Dogs will “test” this new learning experience and will increase their
attempts to bark. This usually occurs during the second week a dog wears the Bark Control
Collar. If this does occur, remain consistent and do not alter your use of the Bark Control
Collar. You must place the Bark Control Collar on your dog in every situation when you
expect him to be quiet. If your dog is not wearing the Bark Control Collar, he may resume
barking and his learning would suffer a setback.