Petsafe Big Dog Rechargeable Bark Control - Manual (Page 3)

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Risk of skin damage. Please read and follow the
instructions in this manual. Proper fi t of the collar is important.
A collar worn for too long or made too tight on the pet’s neck
may cause skin damage. Ranging from redness to pressure
ulcers; this condition is commonly known as bed sores.
• Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours
per day.
• When possible reposition the collar on the pet’s neck
every 1 to 2 hours.
• Check the fi t to prevent excessive pressure; follow the
instructions in this manual.
• Never connect a lead to the electronic collar; it will cause
excessive pressure on the contacts.
• When using a separate collar for a lead, don’t put
pressure on the electronic collar.
• Wash the dog’s neck area and the contacts of the collar
weekly with a damp cloth.
• Examine the contact area daily for signs of a rash or a sore.
• If a rash or sore is found, discontinue use of the collar until
the skin has healed.
• If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see
your veterinarian.
• For additional information on bed sores and pressure
necrosis, please visit our website.
These steps will help keep your pet safe and comfortable.
Millions of pets are comfortable while they wear stainless
steel contacts. Some pets are sensitive to contact pressure.
You may fi nd after some time that your pet is very tolerant of
the collar. If so, you may relax some of these precautions. It
is important to continue daily checks of the contact area. If
redness or sores are found, discontinue use until the skin has
fully healed.
• The PetSafe ® Bark Control Collar must be used only on
healthy dogs. We recommend that you take your dog to a
veterinarian before using the collar if he is not in good health.
• Do not shave the pet’s neck as this may increase the risk of
skin irritation.
• You should not make the collar any more tight than is
required for good contact. A collar that is too tight will
increase the risk of pressure necrosis in the contact area.