Petsafe Innotek Basic Remote Trainer - Manual (Page 4)

IMPORTANT ADVICE
1. Read the complete instructions and follow all directions. If you have any questions,
please call Innotek at 1-800-826-5527.
2. This device is intended for use only on dogs. Never attempt to use it for any purpose
not described in this manual.
3. Never perform set-up procedures while the collar is on your dog.
4. Any collar worn for extended periods can cause a condition similar to bedsores,
known as Pressure Necrosis. To reduce the possibility, you must do the following:
• Supervise your dog during the first 2 days of training.
• Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; you should be able to insert one finger
between the collar strap and your dog’s skin.
• Never leave the collar on the dog for more than 12 consecutive hours.
• Examine the dog’s neck daily for any signs of a rash or a sore.
• Wash the dog’s neck area and the probes of the collar weekly with a wash cloth
and mild hand soap; rinse thoroughly.
• If the condition persists beyond 24 hours, see your veterinarian.
5. Always use the rubber insulators between the collar strap and probes to provide
insulation in damp conditions.
6. Other collars and metal tags should be removed when using the remote training collar
as they may interfere with proper operation.
7. Do not attempt to dismantle or repair any components of this system; doing so will
void the warranty in full. The computerized circuitry should be serviced only by an
authorized expert.
8. Realize that because dogs have unique temperaments, there is no way of knowing
how your dog will react to the introduction of a remote training collar system. For the
safety of your dog, a long lead should be used during initial training so you have control
of the situation.
9. If you have reason to believe that your dog may pose a danger to others, harm
itself, or react adversely to the collar, do not rely solely on this product to train your
dog. If your dog shows signs of growling, snarling or biting while using the
collar, stop immediately. Aggression in dogs has many causes. We recommend that
you consult a knowledgeable professional dog trainer or animal behaviorist who has
experience with aggressive dogs if your dog has shown any of these characteristics.
10.Occasionally, a dog cannot be trained to respond to a remote training collar. Sometimes
even a properly trained dog may disobey a command. Therefore, Invisible Technologies,
its distributors, and dealers cannot guarantee that the system will in all cases keep the
customer’s animal from disobeying commands.
FREE Professional Training Support
Additional behavior or training issues? Looking for the best way to
get a well-behaved dog? Just call our FREE Professional Training Support
hotline at 800-364-3362 and speak with the professionals
at Dogstar Training.
Visit www.partnersinbehavior.com
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Keep training sessions brief, about ten minutes of training and then a rest or play
period of at least equal length.
Dogs learn through repetition. You may have better training success if you can
elicit an undesired behavior when you can anticipate it. For example, if the dog
misbehaves and jumps on visitors, have someone come in and out of the front
door several times over a half-hour period. You’ll be expecting it and will be ready
to teach your dog the right behavior.
Always end a training session on a positive note. Let the dog have success. This
way he’ll look forward to the next session.
Training should be fun for both you and your dog. Never train when you are
angry. If you get frustrated during training, stop and come back to it later. Your
dog will learn better when you are both relaxed.
We recommend your dog be at least six months old before starting a remote
training program. You will be asking your dog to concentrate for periods of time
and to remember what you have taught. Young puppies do not necessarily have
the required mental development or attention span for these activities.
The goal of training is to condition your dog to respond to your verbal commands
under all situations. You should plan on using the collar for at least four months. A
good rule is, once started with a remote trainer, to regularly have the collar on
when you take the dog out. This will ensure that he will always be imprinted with
the correct response to your commands and that you are always in control.
Take advantage of the FREE Professional Training Support that comes with your
Innotek remote trainer purchase.
Register Your Product:
Your product can be registered on our website at www.innotek.net
Troubleshooting
If the collar appears not to be working, try the following:
• Adjust the collar strap to fit
• Test the receiver. If no light, replace the battery in the receiver
• If the transmitter LED is out, replace the transmitter battery
• Check that the probes are tightened
• Ensure that the probes are touching the dog’s skin
• If necessary, trim the dog’s hair or use the longer probes to ensure
proper skin contact
• Use a stronger stimulation level
• If using tone with delayed stimulation, press the button longer than 2 seconds to
assure stimulation
If you cannot solve the problem by following these steps, please call
800-826-5527 so we can assist you.
This Innotek product is designed to meet requirements set forth by United States
country telecommunications authorities. Note that in some countries, use may be
limited due to national frequency planning requirements. The user is responsible
for respecting those rules.
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