Dogtra ARC User manual

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By Dogtra
Remote Controlled Dog Training Collars
Owner's Manual
Please read this manual thoroughly
before operating the Dogtra ARC training collar.

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Product Safety and Health Statement
Proper e-collar use
Dogtra e-collars are intended for the sole purpose of
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human use or use on other animals. Dogtra Company does
not assume any liability for the improper use of a Dogtra
e-collar.
Aggressive dogs
Dogtra highly recommends consulting a dog training
professional when using an e-collar to correct dogs that are
aggressive towards other dogs or people.
Interference with other electronic devices
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ensures minimal interference with other electronic devices
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microprocessor offers thousands of unique codes to
eliminate frequency match-up with other Dogtra e-collars.
Dogtra recommends consulting your physician if you are
going to use the e-collar and you have any type of medical
devices.
Inadvertent activation
If the constant button is held down for 12 seconds or more,
the unit will automatically shut down. It reactivates when
the button is released and depressed again.
Proper Fit
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the dog’s neck. When this happens, the contact points may
rub the skin and cause irritation. If the unit is too loose, the
contact points will not make proper contact and your dog
will not receive consistent stimulation.

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Duration your dog can wear the unit
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dog’s neck for an extended period of time can cause skin
irritation. If the dog is to wear the e-collar for long periods,
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points are moved to a different location on the dog’s neck.
Make sure you check for skin irritation each time you use
the unit. If your dog exhibits signs of skin irritation, consult
with a veterinarian.
Reaction to the stimulation
Every dog has a different tolerance and reaction to the
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the right level of stimulation. The stimulation level may
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a distracted dog (chasing another dog, squirrel, etc.) will
require a higher level of stimulation compared to when
there is no distraction.
Training Methods
E-collars can be used with many different methods. If you
have any concerns in the training methods provided by
Dogtra, consult with a dog training professional.

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Table of Contents
At a Glance ........................................................
Main Features of the ARC ......................................
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Understanding your training system
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2. How the transmitter buttons work .......................
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5. To maximize the distance .................................
6. The LED indicator ..........................................
7. Charging the battery ........................................
8. How to change the stimulation intensity ................
9. The handheld transmitter LCD ...........................
10. Code setting .................................................
11. How to attach the belt clip on the ARC ................
12. How to use the test light ..................................
General Training Tips ............................................
Maintenance ......................................................
Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................
Warranty and repair information ..............................
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At a Glance
Optional accessories
Field auto charger
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10-volt car outlet.
European charger
Dogtra’s European chargers are designed for use with a
230V AC electrical outlet.
To purchase accessories, please visit www.dogtra.com or
call customer service at 1-888-811-9111.
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Manual
Belt clip Test light
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Collar
Transmitter Battery
charger
Splitter
cable

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Main Features of the ARC
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Checkered grips on the handheld transmitter
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User expandable to a two-dog system
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2-hour rapid charge batteries
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LCD screen
Belt clip
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For dogs as small as 15 lbs
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Overview
Transmitter
Antenna
Rheostat
intensity dial
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switch
(mode
button)
Belt clip
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magnetic
red dot
Battery
charging
receptacle &
rubber plug
2nd-dog
Pager
(orange
button)
LCD
screen
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Pager
(gray
button)
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Constant
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button)
Indicator
light
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toggle
switch
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Constant
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button)

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Receiver/Collar
Contact points
Collar strap
Battery charging
receptacle &
rubber plug
Indicator light
(LED window)
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magnetic
switch red
dot

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Understanding your training system
1. How to turn the ARC on/o
To turn the transmitter on, hold down the blue button
on the right side of the transmitter until the LCD screen
illuminates. To turn the transmitter off, hold down the blue
button on the right side of the transmitter until the LCD
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release the button.
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Hold the two red dots together for a moment until the LED
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To deactivate the unit, repeat the same procedure holding
the two red dots together momentarily. The LED light will
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collar is now shut off.
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