Petsafe Big Dog Remote Trainer - Manual (Page 9)

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Find the Best Stimulation Level for Your Pet
Important: Always start at the lowest level and work your way up.
The Remote Trainer has 8 Low and 8 High Stimulation Levels. This allows you to choose the
Stimulation that is best for your pet.
Once you have placed the Receiver Collar on your pet, it is time to find the Stimulation Level that is
best for him. This is called the Recognition Level.
A slight change in your pet’s behavior, such as looking around in curiosity, scratching at his collar, or
flicking his ears, indicates the Recognition Level that is best for him.
Follow the steps below to find your pet’s Recognition Level:
1. Starting at Level 1 Low on the Digital Display, press the Stimulation Button (yellow) continuously
for 1 to 2 seconds. Note: When the Stimulation Button is held down for 12 consecutive seconds, the
Transmitter will “time-out”, and you must release and press the button again before additional stimulation
can be delivered.
2. If your pet shows no reaction, repeat the Stimulation Level several times before moving up to the
next level.
3. YOUR PET 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. Move up through the Stimulation Levels until your pet reliably responds to the stimulation.
5. If your pet continues to show no response at Level 8 High, check the fit of the Receiver Collar. If
your pet has long or thick hair, contact our Customer Care Center to obtain a longer set of Contact
Points. Then go back to #1 and repeat the process. If this still does not yield any results, your pet’s
hair will need to be trimmed around the Contact Points.
If, after completing all of these steps, your dog still does not indicate he is feeling the stimulation,
please contact Customer Care Center or visit our website at www.petsafe.net.
+2 Boost
A press of this button (red) sends a signal to the collar to issue a stimulation that is 2 levels higher
than the currently selected level. For example, if the Stimulation Level is set at Level 2 Low, a touch
of the +2 Boost button will stimulate at Level 4 Low. Note: The system can not exceed the 8 High
Stimulation Level.
Teaching Basic Obedience
The “Sit” Command
1. Put a separate, non-metallic collar on your pet’s neck ABOVE the Receiver Collar, and attach a
10-foot leash. Note: Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the Contact Points.
2. Hold the leash and the Remote Transmitter in one hand. Keep your other hand free to guide your pet
into a “Sit” position.
3. Press and hold the Stimulation Button, starting at your pet’s Recognition Level.
4. Immediately give the “Sit” command while continuing to hold the Stimulation Button.
5. Release the Stimulation Button as soon as your pet is in position, and praise him.
6. Release your pet from the “Sit” command and play.
7. Repeat Steps 2 through 6.
Note: If your pet breaks
the “Sit” command,
repeat steps 3 through
6. Keep your pet close
to you while teaching
the “Sit” command.
The “Come” Command
1. Put a separate, non-metallic collar on your pet’s neck
ABOVE the Receiver Collar, and attach a 10-foot leash.
Note: Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on
the Contact Points.
2. Hold your leash in one hand and the Remote
Transmitter in the other.