Petsafe Pawz Away® Outdoor Pet Barrier User Manual
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Place the Receiver collar on your pet so that the PetSafe
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logo is
facing your pet’s chin. Center the Contact Points underneath your
pet’s neck, touching the skin. If your pet has a long or thick coat then
it may be necessary to trim the hair around the Contact Points to
make sure that contact is consistent.
Note: The Receiver Collar comes with short Contact Points. Long Contact
3A
Points are available and can be purchased through the Customer Care Center. Please see the
Accessories section of this Operating and Training Guide for more information.
Adjust the tightness of the Receiver Collar to
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fi t your pet’s neck. Check the tightness of the
Receiver Collar by inserting one fi nger between
the end of a Contact Point and your pet’s neck.
The fi t should be snug but not constricting (3B).
Allow your pet to wear the Receiver Collar for
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several minutes then recheck the fi t. Check the
fi t again as your pet becomes more comfortable
with the Receiver Collar.
Once you are satisfi ed with the fi t of the
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Receiver Collar then you may trim any excess
collar strap as follows (3C):
Mark the desired length of the Receiver
a.
Collar with a pen. Allow for growth if your
pet is young or grows a thick winter coat.
Remove the Receiver Collar from your pet
b.
and cut off the excess.
Before placing the Receiver Collar back onto
c.
your pet, seal the edge of the cut collar by
applying a fl ame along the frayed edge.
3B
3C
Important: For comfort, safety and effectiveness of product please ensure
the following:
Check the fit of the Receiver Collar often to prevent excessive pressure. You
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should be able to insert one finger between the Contact Point and your pet’s skin.
Never leave the Receiver Collar on your pet for more than 12 consecutive hours.
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Your pet must be carefully examined daily for any signs of a rash or sore.
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If a rash or sore is observed, discontinue the use of the Receiver Collar for a few days.
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If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
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Your pet’s neck and the Contact Points must be washed weekly with a wash cloth
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and mild hand soap, and then rinsed thoroughly.
A condition called Pressure Necrosis, which is a devitalization of the skin due to
excessive and prolonged contact against the Contact Points, may occur if the steps
above are not followed.