Canine Innovations Pet Convincer II User manual

The Pet Convincer II User’s Guide
Congratulations! You have purchased the
most comprehensive, pain free, humane and
safe pet training device ever created!
With proper use, your pet (dog/cat) will
quickly learn what behaviors are off limits.
As with any tool, the Pet Convincer II is most
effective when used correctly. Please take a
moment to read through this user’s guide so
that you and your pet can get on the road to
enjoyable companionship!
The Device.
There are three (3) major components to the
Pet Convincer II:
1. Head –trigger, nozzle, lock
2. Body (acts as a Hand Grip)
3. Cartridge (CO2; inside the Body)
Getting Started:
IMPORTANT: You should get acquainted
with the Pet Convincer II BEFORE you
attempt to use it. Make sure that these
procedures are accomplished away from your
pet and children. Do not let children use the
Pet Convincer II. It is not a toy!
Loading the Device:
Threaded CO2 Cartridge: Grasp the Body
of the device with one hand and the Head
with the other. Pull off the Head assembly
from the Body and separate the two parts.
a) Without depressing the trigger lever,
screw the Cartridge slowly into the treads in
the Head until the Cartridge begins to contact
the puncture pin.
b) Quickly continue screwing in the
Cartridge until hand tight (cannot be
turned/screwed in anymore by hand,
without excessively overtightening.
Also see NOTE below.)
This punctures (activates) and seals
the CO2 Cartridge to the Head.
Reattach (push) the Body onto the
Head, with the finger nubs in-line
with the trigger side of the device.
(See images a & b)
NOTE: You may hear a little “puff” as the
Cartridge is screwed on. No unwanted,
escaping CO2 leakage/hissing air occurs if
the Cartridge seals correctly to the Head.
Only when the Cartridge is empty, unscrew
the empty Cartridge and please recycle the
steel cylinder as locally appropriate.
c) Safety Lock Feature: Using your
thumb, move the red safety lever lock to the
“up” position to lock the trigger lever.
Moving the red safety lever lock to the
“down “position unlocks the front CO2
trigger lever and ONLY then allows CO2 to
be dispensed by the Pet Convincer II.
(See image c)

Safety First:
The Pet Convincer II is very safe and effective,
when used correctly by an adult.
You should always:
Store your Pet Convincer II at normal
ambient room temperature.
Visually inspect the device for damage
before using after being dropped.
You should never:
Use the Pet Convincer II at a distance
closer than 8 inches (minimum
distance).
Point the Pet Convincer II towards the
face, eyes, or rectum of any animal.
Use the Pet Convincer II for any
purpose other than those specified in
these user guide instructions.
Testing the Device:
This should be done away from your pet.
Point the device away from your face and pull
the trigger in a quick, short burst.
Once you are comfortable with the trigger
mechanism, you may want to try the device on
your hand at the minimum distance of 8 inches.
Each Cartridge will emit 20-30 bursts,
depending on how long you depress the trigger.
Short (~ one second) air bursts (blasts) are
recommended to control your pet’s behavior
with the Pet Convincer II.
Why it Works:
The Pet Convincer II interrupts and discourages
unwanted behavior.
This device is so effective that many times only
a single application is needed to “cure” a
problem behavior.
Using the device correctly is critical for
success, so please read the following
instructions carefully before using the Pet
Convincer II with your pet.
Using the Device:
Now that you are familiar with the function and
feel of the Pet Convincer II, you are ready to
use it to interrupt and discourage unwanted
behavior of your pet.
You may want to set up a scenario that you are
certain will illicit unwanted behavior. For
Example, if your pet/dog likes to steal food
from the counter, place a dish of food on the
counter and supervise your pet for signs of
interest.
When you see your pet attempt to get the food,
give your pet/dog a verbal warning such as
growling the word “WRONG” or making a
sound like “AARRHHH”.
Immediately after giving the verbal warning,
spray the Pet Convincer II just under, at the
pet’s shoulder blade or next to your pet (never
in their face/eyes/rectum) at a minimum safe
distance of 8 inches or more.
Your pet/dog will startle and you should stay
still and say nothing to your pet for a moment
or two.
Then call your pet/dog away from the area and
reassure him/her that leaving the scene was the
right thing to do.
You should never yell at or verbally correct
your pet/dog after activating the Pet Convincer
II. Once the pet has stopped the unwanted
behavior, you should praise his/her compliance.
It is as important to praise the good behavior as
it is to correct the unwanted behavior. You are
teaching your pet how you would like him/her
to behave, so be supportive and reward their
good behavior.
Enjoy using your Pet Convincer II with your pet!