Dogtek NoBark Spray User manual

USER’S
GUIDE
GUIDE DE
L’UTILISATEUR
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About this collar
The Dogtek® NoBark Spray is a safe, humane and effective way to deter excessive barking
from your dog. When your dog barks, the NoBark Spray delivers a short spray of harmless
citronella mist towards the dog’s lower jaw. Completely harmless and painless, the citronella
anti-bark collar is scientifically proven to be the most effective on the market. The Dogtek®
NoBark Spray c ollar is automatic and does not require human involvement.
The Dogtek® NoBark Spray works extremely well because it plays to four of your dog’s five
senses:
• Sight they can see the spray.
• Hearing they can hear the spray.
• Touch they can feel the spray.
• Smell they can smell the citronella of the spray.
Because this No-Bark collar affects so many senses, your dog is much more likely to remember
the correction the next time, thus avoiding lengthy barking spells.
The Dogtek® NoBark Spray does not use static corrections or beeps, so it will not create any
extra anxiety for the dog. Within a short period of training time, the dog begins to associate the
citronella spray correction with their bad barking habits further reducing your dog’s desire to
excessively bark.
Dogtek® NoBark Spray
components
• 1 black Dogtek® NoBark Spray collar
• 1 long lasting 4LR44 battery
• 1 black nylon strap
• 1 75ml citronella refill spray canister
• 1 user’s guide
Setting up your collar
Insert the battery:
Step 1: Remove the battery compartment cover.
Step 2: Make sure the + on the battery lines up with the +
in the battery compartment and drop the battery into place.
NOTE: IF THE BATTERY IS IN AND THE DEVICE IS ON, IT’S
«LISTENING», TO PROLONG BATTERY LIFE, MAKE SURE THATYOU
TURN THE DEVICE OFF WHEN IT’S NOT IN USE.
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Filling the spray reservoir:
Step 1: Hold the spray device with the fill port facing up.
Step 2: Turn the spray can upside down and place the
nozzle in the fill port. Using firm pressure, push down on
the can and hold for 15 seconds.
Repeat the step 2 and hold for an additional 5 seconds
to fully fill, increase the downward pressure on the can to
get a better connection. Don’t worry, you cannot overfill
the device.
Attach the spray device to the strap: Place the device so that the fill port and spray valve are
facing up and the microphone is facing you.
NOTE: WHEN THE RESERVOIR IS FULL THERE WILL BE APPROXIMATELY
15 SPRAYS.
HOLD THE STRAP IN
YOUR RIGHT HAND.
THREAD THE STRAP
FROM BACK TO FRONT
THROUGH THE EAR ON
THE RIGHT.
REMOVE THE KEEPER
FROM THE STRAP.
ATTACH THE QUICK-
SNAP BUCKLE TO THE
STRAP. FEED THE FREE
EDGE OF THE STRAP
INTO THE SLOT THAT
IS CLOSEST TO THE
CENTER, STARTING ON
THE INSIDE OF THE
CURVE.
NEXT, FEED THE FREE
END THROUGH THE SLOT
ON THE EDGE OF THE
BUCKLE.
PASS THE LOOSE STRAP
THROUGH THE KEEPER.
BRING THE STRAP
AROUND THE FRONT/
FACE AND THEN
THREAD IT FRONT TO
BACK THROUGH THE
EAR ON THE LEFT.
PLACE THE KEEPER
BACK ON THE STRAP.
THE TAPERED EDGE OF
THE KEEPER SHOULD
FACE THE INSIDE.
MAKE SURE NOT
TO COVER THE
MICROPHONE WITH THE
STRAP.
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Collar operating options
As a management aid
Simply put the anti-bark collar on your dog and allow the spray to interrupt and stop your dog’s barking.
The spray should have an immediate effect, but it’s possible your dog will associate that the spray only
appears when he’s wearing the collar and may resume barking when the collar is removed.
When wearing the anti-bark collar your dog will quickly learn that there is a consequence for
barking. He should completely acclimate to the collar within a few days.
As a training aid
This method will require you to spend a significant amount of time interacting (the length of
time will differ depending on your dog) with your dog reinforcing quiet behavior and teaching
a «quiet» command.
Your dog will need to wear the Dogtek® NoBark Spray collar for several days without turning
it on to get accustomed to it. Once he’s comfortable wearing the collar you can begin the
training process.
Failure to secure the collar strap will increase the likelihood that the strap will slip causing a
need to constantly adjust the fit. The assembled collar should look as shown.
Test the spray device: Before every use, it’s recommended to test the spray action by turning
the device ON and blowing forcefully into the microphone.
Properly fitting the collar
Remove all other collars. Place the Dogtek® NoBark Spray collar around your dog’s neck so
that the spray valve is directed upwards toward his muzzle. Adjust the strap. When properly
fitted, you should only be able to slip two fingers under the collar.
NOTE: AFTER THE COLLAR HAS BEEN FITTED, WE ADVISE YOU TO CUT THE EXCESS STRAP LENGTH THAT COULD
BOTHERYOUR DOG.TO DO SO, PLEASE REMOVE THE COLLAR OFYOUR DOG’S NECK, CUT THE EXCESS OFF WITH A
PAIR OF SCISSORS, AND THEN BURN THE END OF THE STRAP TO PREVENT FRAYING.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE COLLAR IS FITTED PROPERLY, WORKING CORRECTLY, AND THATYOUR DOG HAS
BECOME ACCUSTOMED TO IT BEFOREYOU LEAVE HIM UNATTENDED WHILE WEARING THE DEVICE.
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• Plan the first use for a day when you have ample time to observe your dog’s response. Allow
your dog to be in a situation that usually triggers unwanted barking. Do not yell “No” or respond
in any way when your dog barks. When he does bark, the device will spray. He may be quite
surprised, and possibly jump, sneeze, or shake his head. As soon as he has stopped barking,
we recommend you praise him saying “Good, quiet”, and giving him a small treat as a reward.
Where and when should the collar be used?
It can be used indoors and outdoors, anywhere you find your dog’s continued barking to be a
problem or nuisance. We recommend that your dog is given some free time each day without
the collar on to play, relax and vocalize. It should not be left on your dog 24 hours-a-day.
Removing the collar
Detach the anti-bark collar using its quick-snap release. Remember to turn the device OFF after
every use. It’s also recommended that you remove the battery if you intend to stop using the
device on a regular basis for any significant period of time.
Replacing the spray refill / battery
To purchase additional or replacement parts/accessories for your Dogtek® NoBark Spray
collar, please contact your distributor, visit www.dogtek.com, or contact Dogtek® Customer
Support at 1-800-284-2060
Regular maintenance and care
• Remove the battery before cleaning device.
NOTE: IT’S VERY IMPORTANT THATYOU FILL THE SPRAY RESERVOIR BEFORE EACH USE. ALWAYS REFILL BEFORE IT
RUNS DRY, OTHERWISE YOUR DOG WILL LEARN THAT IF HE’S PERSISTENT THE SPRAY WILL STOP.
NOTE: DO NOT ATTACH A LEASH DIRECTLY TO THE SPRAY COLLAR, AS THE TENSION CAUSED BY PULLING MAY
CAUSE THE COLLAR STRAP TO LOOSEN. IFYOU WANT TO WALKYOUR DOG WHILE HE’S WEARING THE ANTI-BARK
COLLAR, SIMPLY USE HIS NORMAL WALKING COLLAR, HEAD COLLAR OR HARNESS.
DON’T USE THE DOGTEK® NOBARK SPRAY COLLAR WHILEYOUR DOG IS SWIMMING OR EXPOSED TO PROLONGED RAIN OR
WATER SHOWERS. THIS SPRAY DEVICE IS WATER RESISTANT, NOT WATERPROOF, AND WILL STOP WORKING IF SUBMERGED.
CAUTION: THE DOGTEK® NOBARK SPRAY DEVICE SHOULD ONLY BE USED ON HEALTHY DOGS. IF YOUR DOG
HAS ANXIETY-BASED BEHAVIOR OR HEALTH PROBLEMS, WE SUGGEST THAT YOU CONSULT A VETERINARIAN BEFORE
USING THIS NO-BARK DEVICE.
CAUTION: DON’T EXPOSE THE SPRAY DEVICE TO TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F OR CONDITIONS ABOVE 113°F. BE
PARTICULARLY CAREFUL NOT TO LEAVE THE DEVICE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT, BY A WINDOW, OR IN A CAR ON A SUNNY DAY.
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