Dogtra 1200 series User manual

REMOTE CONTROLLED
DOG TRAINING COLLARS
OWNER’S MANUAL
www.dogtra.com
Copyright c 2002 Dogtra Company
2004 -

OVERVIEW
MAIN FEATURES
PRODUCT SAFETY AND HEALTH
STATEMENTS
COLLAR PACKAGE CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTER PARTS
BUTTON FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION OF COLLAR PARTS
BATTERY CHARGER
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
TESTING YOUR
COLLARS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ACCESSORIES
WARRANTY AND REPAIR
INFORMATION
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CONTENTS

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OVERVIEW
training collars give you the
ability to communicate with your dog in a
timely manner even when the dog is far away
from you. This makes it much easier for the
dog to learn its lessons because late corrections
are very confusing to the dog.
remote collars offer three
different kinds of stimulation:
Pressing the Nick button causes a very
short single pulse of electrical stimulation.
It automatically shuts off in a fraction of a
second, no matter how long the button is held
down.
The Nick is used as a substitute for leash
corrections when the dog is off lead.
It is mild but motivating!
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Easy to use transmitter.
All intensity level adjustments are made from a
digital dial on the transmitter. The dial
works like a rheostat, gradually increasing the
intensity with no jumps between intensity
levels.
Reliable stimulation effective for all types of
dogs no matter how heavy the coat.
The has a 1/2-mile
range.
Two-dog models allow the trainer to control
two different dogs from one transmitter.
Waterproof collar receiver and transmitter.
No external antenna on the collar receiver.
User replaceable and rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries.
Over 3000 different identity codes to prevent
conflicts with other collars.
MAIN FEATURES
MAIN FEATURES
Pressing the Constant button causes the
collar to emit electrical stimulation that stays
on for up to twelve seconds as long as the
button is held down. Constant stimulation is
used for low-level applications for guiding
dogs into the desired behavior or as a reserve
high to stop unsafe behaviors such as chasing
animals or cars.
Pressing the Pager button causes the
dog’s collar to vibrate like a phone pager.
It allows you to train with a non-electrical type
of stimulation. It’s a great attention getter.
All collars come complete with
a handheld transmitter, dog collar with
receiver, battery charger, test light, operating
instructions manual and carrying case.
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PACKAGE INCLUDES
Transmitter
Receiver (two collar receivers for
two dog models)
Battery charger and splitter cable
Test light
Owner’s manual
Carrying case
COLLAR
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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PRODUCT SAFETY AND HEALTH STATEMENTS
collars use state-of-the-art micro-
technology.
If the constant button is held down for more
than 12 seconds, an automatic power-down
circuit will activate.
A filtering system prevents unwanted
reception from outside sources.
collars are intended for the sole use
for training dogs.
Dogs should be in good health during any
e-collar training.
collars are not intended for use on
dogs weighing less than 12 pounds or less
than 6 months of age.
Discontinue use if signs of irritation begins to
appear on the dog's skin around the neck
caused by the rubbing action of the collar
strap and/or contact points.
Do not attempt to test collars on
humans or other animals.
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TRANSMITTER
Transmitter Antenna
A short 2” antenna is supplied with the
.
The antenna should be screwed into the top of
the transmitter to ensure that the signals are sent
properly to the collar receiver and that maximum
range is attained.
2” Antenna
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TRANSMITTER
Antenna
Indicator
Light
“Nick” Button
*Toggle Switch
“Constant” Button
“Pager” Button
Intensity
Selection Dial
transmitter
indicates optional switch for 2 dog models
DESCRIPTION OF
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TRANSMITTER
Intensity Selection Dial
The intensity selection dial is located on the top of the
transmitter.
In the fully counter clockwise position-”zero” setting-
no electrical stimulation occurs even when the transmitter
button is pressed (a satety feature).
Moving the dial from the zero setting in a clockwise
manner, electrical stimulation will begin at a lower setting.
Continuing clockwise will increase the stimulation level in
a liner progression-no steps or increments up to the highest
level (100).
Conversely, moving the dial counter-clockwise, the
level reduces in a downward linear progression until at the
“zero” setting (fully counter-clockwise).
This feature allows for subtle adjustment of the level
(upward of downward) while the transmitter button is held
down continuously - providing e-linear training.
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TRANSMITTER
Selection Switch on the Two-Dog
Models
The two-dog models have a toggle switch on
the face of the transmitter located above the
“Nick” button. The toggle switch allows for
selection of either collar.
Set the toggle switch on the orange position
to select the orange collar and the black position
to select the black collar.
Black
Orange
TWO-DOG MODELS
Collar
selection
switch

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TRANSMITTER
Transmitter Indicator Light (LED)
The transmitter indicator light is located by
the intensity selection dial.
When a button on the transmitter is pushed,
the red light comes on to indicate that the
transmitter is being activated.
If the indicator light emits a double blink
while the button is pressed, the battery needs to
be recharged.
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TRANSMITTER
Transmitter Battery Charging Receptacle
Located on the backside of the transmitter,
the receptacle is covered by a rubber plug.
Insert one end of the battery charging cable
into the receptacle to charge the battery.
(See Battery Charging Procedure.)
After charging is completed, close the
receptacle with its rubber plug to prevent dirt
from getting inside.
Transmitter
Charging
Receptacle

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BUTTON FUNCTION
“Nick” Button
When the “Nick” button is pushed, the
receiver emits an extremely short pulse of
electrical stimulation that automatically shuts off
no matter how long you leave your finger on the
button. The “Nick” is mild but motivating!
“Constant” Button
Pressing the “Constant” button gives
stimulation for up to twelve seconds, at which
time, the collar will turn off. The collar will
reactivate when you push the button again.
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BUTTON FUNCTION
The transmitter for has two
buttons.
The top button gives “Nick” stimulation when
pressed. The bottom button gives “Constant”
stimulation for as long as you press the button up to
twelve seconds.
BUTTON FUNCTION
Constant
Nick

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BUTTON FUNCTION
“Nick” Button
When the “Nick” button is pushed, the receiver
emits an extremely short pulse of electrical
stimulation that automatically shuts off no matter
how long you leave your finger on the button. The
“Nick” is mild but motivating!
“Constant” Button
Pressing the “Constant” button gives
stimulation for up to twelve seconds, at which
time, the collar will turn off. The collar will
reactivate when you push the button again.
“Pager” Button
Pressing the “Pager” button on the side of the
transmitter causes the collar to vibrate. It’s a great
way of communicating with your dog using non-
electrical stimulation. It is useful as an attention
getter, giving you added training finesse.
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BUTTON FUNCTION
The transmitter for has three
buttons (two on the face of the transmitter and one
on the side).
On the face of the transmitter the top button gives
a pre-measured “Nick” of stimulation when pressed.
The bottom or “Constant” button gives
stimulation for as long as you hold down the button
for up to twelve seconds.
The button on the side is the “Pager” button.
When pressed, the “Pager” button causes the collar
receiver to vibrate.
Nick
Constant
Pager