Dogtra 2000 series User manual

Copyright c 2000 Dogtra Company
REMOTE CONTROLLED
DOG TRAINING COLLARS
OWNER’S MANUAL
www.dogtra.com
2005 -

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

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 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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OVERVIEW
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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 one-mile range.
The “Pager” models offer non-electrical
stimulation.
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
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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
DESCRIPTION OF
TRANSMITTER PARTS
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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
Antenna
Indicator
Light
Nick Button
Toggle Switch
Constant
Button
Pager Button
Intensity
Selection Dial
transmitter
indicates optional switch for 2 dog models

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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 Antenna
A heavy-duty 6.5 antenna is supplied for
use on the transmitters.
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.
6.5 Antenna

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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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TRANSMITTER
Intensity Selection Dial
The intensity selection dial is located on
the top of the transmitter. One is the lowest
setting and one hundred is the highest.

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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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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.
LED

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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
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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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COLLAR
DESCRIPTION OF
COLLAR PARTS
Collar
Power switch
ON/OFF
Push button
Contact Points
Indicator
Light
Battery Charging
Receptacle and Cover
Collar strap
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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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COLLAR
Receiver Indicator Light (LED)
Located on the front of the collar, the
indicator light comes on and blinks once every
2 seconds after the collar is turned on.
The blinking will change from a single flash
to a double flash when the collar needs to be
recharged.
When the Constant button on the
transmitter is pushed, the collar indicator light
will glow steadily for as long as you hold the
button down, for up to twelve seconds. When
the Nick button is pushed, the light comes on
for a fraction of a second.
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COLLAR
ON/OFF Button
To turn the collar on, press the button on
the end of the receiver for one full second until
the light comes on.
To turn the collar off, hold the button down
for one full second until the red light goes off.
A delay has been built into the on/off switch
so the dog cannot turn the collar off by accident.

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COLLAR
Receiver Battery Charging Receptacle
On the inside of the collar, next to the
collar strap, is a battery charging receptacle
with a rubber cover plug.
Internal Antenna
The has no external
antenna on the collar. The Antenna is inside
the collar receiver.
Receiver
Charging
Receptacle
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COLLAR
Contact Points
The collar should be fitted so that the
stainless steel contact points press firmly against
the dog s skin.
A loose fit can allow the collar to move
around on the dog s neck. When this happens the
contact points may rub the skin and cause
irritation. If the collar is too loose, electrical
contact will be inconsistent and your corrections
will be inconsistant also.

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CHARGING THE BATTERIES
uses Ni-MH (Nickel-Metal-
Hydride) batteries that do not set a memory and
can be charged on a regular basis without harm
to the battery. There is no need to completely
drain the batteries between charges.
1. Charge the batteries for 14 hours before using
the collar for the first time.
2. Do not charge the batteries near any
flammable substances.
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
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BATTERY CHARGER
The battery charger and charging cables allow
you to charge both the transmitter and receiver at
the same time.
The battery charger is designed for a 110 volt
wall outlet. (European 220 volt AC chargers and
12-volt field charger for your automobile are also
available).
To use the battery charger for the two-dog
unit, combine both sets of battery charging
cables as shown. This enables you to charge the
transmitter and both receivers at the same time.
BATTERY CHARGER
Charging Cable
110 volt
Charger
Two-dog
unit only

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CHARGING THE BATTERIES
Battery charging procedure
1. Attach the charging cables to both the
transmitter and receiver(s), as shown on page 25.
2. Plug the charger into a 110-volt wall outlet as
if using the accessory field charger plug into a
cigarette lighter.
(Use 220-volt European charger for Europe)
When properly plugged in, all indicator lights
should glow red.
The receiver automatically turns off when you
insert the charging cable into the battery
charging receptacle on the receiver.
3. After charging, cover the battery charging
receptacles with the rubber plugs on the
transmitter and receiver.
4. Battery is fully charged with a 14-hour charge.
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CHARGING THE BATTERIES
3. Fully charge the batteries for 14 hours if the
collar is to be stored without use for a period of
a month or more.
4. Recharge the battery if
- the indicator light on the collar is emitting a
double blink every 2 seconds,
- the indicator light on the transmitter or
receiver will not come on,
- the indicator light on the transmitter or
receiver comes on momentarily but will not
stay on when the “Constant” button is pushed.

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TESTING
2. Place the test light on the receiver contact
points and hold it there.
3. Set the transmitter intensity dial to level
one hundred and push the Constant button.
4. Watch the test light as you push the
Constant button on the transmitter.
It should glow brightly. As a safety feature the
collar will automatically turn off after twelve
seconds. To reactivate, release the button for
one second and the collar will reset.
5. Push the Nick button. The test light should
light for just a moment.
6. Change the intensity dial to level fifty and
repeat the test. The test light should glow
dimmer.
NOTE : It is normal for the test light not to come
on if the intensity level is set below level ten.
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TESTING
1. Turn the power switch on by pressing the
button on the end of the collar receiver for one
second. The indicator light will come on for a
moment then blink once every two seconds,
showing that the collar is ready to use. (If the
red indicator light emits a double blink every
two seconds, the batteries need to be charged.)
TESTING YOUR
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OPERATING
Fitting the collar
The collar strap should be adjusted so that the
contact points are held firmly against the dog’s
skin. If the collar is too loose, it can cause
irritation from the contacts rubbing against the
skin.
If the dog has a heavy coat, move the receiver
up and down to work the contact points down
into the coat.
ATTENTION!
Avoid having the dog wear the collar with
the contact points in the same place for more
than two hours at a time. Leaving the points
on the same spot for extended periods of time
can cause skin irritation. If the dog is to wear
the e-collar for long periods, occasionally
reposition the collar so that the contact points
are moved to a different spot on the dog’s
neck.
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TESTING
Testing the Pager Feature:
If you have a dogtra collar with the pager
feature, push the “Pager” button while holding
the receiver in your hand. You should feel the
collar vibrate.

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OPERATING
Intensity selection
To select the intensity level, start on number
one. Gradually increase the level until you get a
response from the dog that would be equivalent
to a quick pull of “POP” with a leash.
Remember that you will need to adjust the
setting as the dog’s attitude changes, especially
during times of increased excitement or
distraction.
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OPERATING
Maintenance
Always clean and rinse the collar thoroughly
with tap water after use in salt water.
The receiver and collar strap should be
periodically cleaned with alcohol or detergent
and water to prevent malfunction. Remove the
contact points and clean the area beneath the
strap.

The following items may be purchased
separately
Dummy Collar
A dummy collar is recommended for use
with very sensitive dogs to get them used to the
size and weight of the collar.
European Charger
Designed for use with 220V AC electrical
outlets in Europe.
Field Auto Charger
Designed for use with the 12-volt cigarette
lighter in your car.
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ACCESSORIES
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MAINTENANCE
Reception
The collar has a range of one
mile. Depending on the way you use your
transmitter, the transmitting range may vary.
You will have extended if you hold the
transmitter away from your body when you push
the button.
Maximum Range
Typical Range
Minimum Range
If your finger touches the antenna near the
dial on the top of the transmitter, the actual
range may be reduced, while you push the
button on the transmitter
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WARRANTY
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WARRANTY
Warranty Repair
provides the original
purchaser a two-year limited warranty for repair for
the 2000 series on parts and labor from the date of
the original purchase. Batteries or the labor to
replace them are not covered under warranty after
the first year. (The two-year warranty applies only
to purchases made after January 1, 2003. All
products purchased before 2003 carry a one-year
warranty.)
DOES NOT replace defective units or
refund after 30 days of purchase.
Dogtra’s warranty DOES NOT cover repairs or
replacement due to misuse, improper maintenance or
lost units. All replacement cost for either the
transmitter or receiver is the owner’s responsibility.
The warranty is void if the unit has been altered
or an unauthorized person has attempted repair work.
WARRANTY AND
REPAIR INFORMATION
Return shipping of warranty work is the owner’s
responsibility. The cost for shipping (via regular
ground service) back to the customer is covered by
Dogtra Co. within the continental United States. Any
expedited shipping service will be at the owner’s
expense.
A copy of the sales receipt showing purchase date
is required before warranty work is begun.
Write a note briefly explaining the problem and
include your name, address, city/state/zip code,
daytime phone number and evening phone number.
Send unit for repair to :
22912 Lockness Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
For any questions concerning your dogtra products
call us Toll Free at 1-888-811-9111.

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REPAIR
Out of Warranty Repair
For repair work that is no longer covered by
warranty, the cost of repair will include parts, labor and
shipping. Write a note briefly explaining the problem.
Include your name, address, city/state/zip code,
daytime phone number and evening phone number.
Send repair units to :
Dogtra Company / Repairs
22912 Lockness Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
U.S.A.