Cabela's GUNDOG GS-NB6 User manual

OPERATING GUIDE
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
VEUILLEZ LIRE L’INTÉGRALITÉ DE CE MANUEL AVANT DE COMMENCER
BARK COLLAR
GS-NB6

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
EXPLANATION OF ATTENTION WORDS AND SYMBOLS USED IN THIS GUIDE
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION, used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in harm to your dog.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
• Not for use with aggressive dogs. Do not use this product if your dog is aggressive or if your dog is prone
to aggressive behavior. Aggressive dogs can cause severe injury and even death to their owner and others.
If you are unsure whether this product is appropriate for your dog, please consult your veterinarian or a
certified trainer.
• This product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children.

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Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Proper fit of the collar is important. A collar worn for
too long or made too tight on the dog’s neck may cause skin damage. This is called bed sores; it is also called
decubitus ulcers or pressure necrosis.
• Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day.
• When possible, reposition the collar on the dog’s neck every one to two hours.
• Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this manual.
• Never connect a lead/leash, tags, or other items to the collar; it will cause excessive pressure on the
Contact Points.
• When using a separate collar for a lead/leash and/or tags, don’t put pressure on the electronic collar.
• Before playing with your dog, remove the collar. The activity may cause your dog to bark, which could lead
to him associating the play with the correction.
• Wash the dog’s neck area and the Contact Points of the collar weekly with a damp cloth. Turn the unit off
before touching the Contact Points. Ensure the dog’s neck is thoroughly dry before replacing the collar.
• 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 the Support section for bark
control at support.sportdog.com.
These steps will help keep your dog safe and comfortable. Millions of dogs are comfortable while they wear
stainless steel contacts. Some dogs are sensitive to contact pressure. You may find after some time that your
dog 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.
• You may need to trim the hair in the area of the Contact Points or switch to the longer Contact Points to
ensure consistent contact. Never shave the dog’s neck; this may lead to a rash or infection.
• You should not make the collar any tighter than is required for good contact. A collar that is too tight will
increase the risk of pressure necrosis in the contact area.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix standard, alkaline, or rechargeable batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Exhausted batteries should be removed immediately. Do not dispose of batteries with household waste.

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Thank you for choosing this Cabela’s Bark Collar. Used properly, this product will help you train your dog
efficiently and safely. To ensure your satisfaction, please review this Operating Guide thoroughly. If you have
questions regarding this product’s operation, please see the Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting
sections, contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144, or visit cabelas.com or basspro.com.
To get the most protection out of your one year warranty, please register your product within 30 days at
sportdog.com/cabelasgundog. By registering and keeping your receipt, you will enjoy the product’s full
warranty and, should you ever need to call the Customer Care Center, we will be able to help you faster. Most
importantly, your valuable information will never be given or sold to anyone. Complete warranty information
is available online at sportdog.com/support/warranty.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
HOW THE CABELA’S BARK COLLAR WORKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
KEY DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
USING THE COLLAR FOR THE FIRST TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
OPERATE THE BARK CONTROL COLLAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
FIT THE BARK CONTROL COLLAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING USE OF THE BARK CONTROL COLLAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
TERMS OF USE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
COMPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
BATTERY DISPOSAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
IMPORTANT RECYCLING ADVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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COMPONENTS
• GS-NB6 Bark Collar
• Test Light Tool
• 3/32 Hex Key
HOW THE CABELA’S BARK COLLAR WORKS
The Cabela’s GS-NB6 Bark Collar has been proven safe, comfortable, and effective for dogs over 8 lb.
The Bark Control Collar uses digital technology to provide the most reliable bark detection available.
The GS-NB6 utilizes Progressive Correction to correct your dog from barking. The correction starts at the
lowest level (1) and increases to the next level (up to 6) each time your dog barks within 30 seconds of the
previous bark. If your dog does not bark again within 30 seconds, the correction will reset to the lowest
level (1).
NOTE: As a built-in safety feature, if your dog barks 15 times or more within an 80 second period, the GS-NB6
will automatically stop issuing static stimulation for 30 seconds and then resume normal operation.