iQ Pet Dog Training collar User manual

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by Dogtra
Portable Remote Controlled Dog Training Collars
Owner’s Manual
Please read this manual before operating your system,
and keep it for future reference.

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Product Safety and Health Statements
Proper e-collar use
iQ Pet e-collars are intended for the sole purpose of behavior
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or use on other animals. iQ Pet and Dogtra Company does not
assume any liability for the improper use of an iQ Pet e-collar.
Aggressive dogs
iQ Pet highly recommends consulting a dog training professional
that specializes in dog aggression when using an e-collar to
correct dogs that are aggressive towards other dogs, animals or
people.
Interference with other electronic devices
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minimal interference with other electronic devices (garage door
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thousands of unique codes to eliminate frequency match-up
with other iQ Pet e-collars. iQ Pet recommends consulting your
physician if you are going to use the e-collar and you have any
type of medical devices.
Inadvertent activation
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the unit will automatically shut down. It reactivates when the
button is released and depressed again.
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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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neck for an extended period of time can cause skin irritation.
If the dog is to wear the e-collar for long periods, occasionally
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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
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the right level of stimulation. The stimulation level may vary
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distracted dog (chasing another dog, person, squirrel, etc.) will
require a higher level of stimulation to control compared to when
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Table of Contents
At a Glance ...............................................................................
Main Features of the iQ CLiQ .................................................
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Understanding Your Training System
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2. How the Buttons Work ...................................................
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4. Finding the Right Stimulation Level .............................
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6. Checking the Status Using the LED Indicator ..............
7. Battery Replacement ......................................................
8. Attaching the Collar Strap ..............................................
9. Expanding the iQ CLiQ into a 2-Dog System...............
General Training Tips ..............................................................
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................
Warranty and Repair Information ...........................................
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At a Glance
Included in Package
Optional Accessories
To purchase optional accessories, please visit www.iqpetcollar.
com or call our customer service at 1-888-811-9111.
Handheld Transmitter 5HFHLYHU&ROODU Detachable Strap
3V Coin Batteries (4)
(CR 2032)
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Owner's Manual
Keep batteries away from small children. If a child swallows a battery,
please consult a physician or your local poison control immediately.
WARNING

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Main Features of the iQ CLiQ
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Overview
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Antenna
Stimulation
Intensity Dial
LED Indicator
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Magnet (Red Dot)
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Understanding your Training System
1. How to Turn the Unit On and Off
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Hold the two red dots together for a moment until the LED light
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To deactivate the unit, repeat the same procedure, holding the
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off.
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2. How the Buttons Work
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buttons on the handheld transmitter.
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collar.
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When the Dog 1 Stimulation
Button is pressed, the corresponding
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momentary burst of stimulation.
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When the iQ CLiQ has been expanded to a 2-dog system, the Dog
2 Stimulation Button will send a momentary burst of stimulation
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stimulation will automatically shut off when the button is depressed
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3. How to Fit the Receiver/Collar on the Dog
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dog’s neck. When this happens, the contact points may rub the
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4. Finding the Right Stimulation Level
Stimulation level is controlled by the
stimulation intensity dial: (0) being
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depends on your dog’s temperament
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of the neck muscles. When the dog’s attitude changes, especially
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5. Maximizing the Distance
The iQ CLiQ has a 100 Yard range. Depending on the way you
hold your handheld transmitter, the range may vary. Hold the
handheld transmitter away from your body to get the greatest
range. Avoid touching the antenna as the range may substantially
decrease.
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6. Checking the Status Using the LED Indicator
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pressed.
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replaced.
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7. Battery Replacement
- Using a coin, unscrew the battery
cover counterclockwise.
- Insert two batteries with both of
the (+) plus sides facing upwards.
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battery cover clockwise.
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cover counterclockwise.
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the (+) plus sides facing upwards.
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- When the batteries are placed incorrectly, the LED indicator light
may turn on, but the unit will not operate properly.
- The unit is working properly when the LED Battery life indicator
blinks once every 4 seconds.
- Make sure to remove the protective plastic battery covers before
installing the batteries.

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8. Attaching the Collar Strap
1.With the LED indicator and red
dot facing up, insert the left
portion of the iQ CLiQ receiver
box into the collar strap.
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around the rest of the iQ CLiQ
receiver box.
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receiver box of the iQ CLiQ.
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9. Expanding the iQ CLiQ into a 2-Dog System
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collar turned off, and the handheld transmitter with the
stimulation set to level 0. Hold down buttons 1 and 2
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indicator is blinking rapidly on the handheld transmitter.
2. Place the red dot on the back of the handheld transmitter to the
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General Training Tips
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Your dog must know some very basic obedience commands before
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shown a command, followed by lots of repetition over an extended
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the trainer can introduce distractions and different locations to
strengthen them. Throw in the correct amount of positive and
negative reinforcement and you should end up with a well-
mannered dog.
Obedience training on the leash
Your dog must fully understand the obedience commands (sit, stay,
here, heel and kennel) before using the e-collar for reinforcement
of these commands. A leash attached to a standard collar is used
to "teach" the dog the basic obedience commands (here, heel,
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command. When the dog complies with the command, use positive
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the e-collar can be used to reinforce them.
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1. Why a clicker?
Since its introduction to dog training in the early 90s, the clicker
has become a go-to tool among pro trainers and pet owners alike.
Its utility as a training aid has been proven across a wide
range of disciplines, including formal obedience and behavior
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an important part of every sound training method, and as with
effective punishment, good timing is critical. However, timing
a reward with precision can be challenging, especially when
delivering a toy or treat from your pocket.
The clicker, which makes a noise that is perfectly consistent
and distinct, eliminates this problem by marking the exact
moment your dog does something correctly. Clicking right as
the behavior is occurring tells your dog that what he is doing in
that moment has earned him a reward. You may then deliver the
reward shortly afterward (a two second interval is best), even if
the dog has moved on to some other behavior.
3. Getting started with your clicker
To teach your dog what the click means, practice clicking and
then treating. Repeat until your dog clearly recognizes the sound
and responds with a look of anticipation.
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You may select any behavior your dog does on his own and put it
on cue, by clicking and rewarding when you see it. Take picking
up a toy or lying down. By clicking and rewarding, you mark
the behavior as something worth offering. Repeat until your dog
offers it frequently enough that you can cue it ahead of time.
Your dog will associate the cue with the selected behavior, after
which you only click and reward it when performed on cue.
To shape new skills, begin by clicking and rewarding the closest
behavior you are able to observe or elicit. As your dog offers
it more reliably, gradually raise the bar, only clicking and
rewarding those examples that come closest to the mark.
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When you feel your dog understands the obedience commands
on the leash we can now start with the electric collar training.
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is going to be applied as a command is given; the stimulation is
removed as the dog complies. Through repetition, a dog learns to
turn off the light stimulation by performing the command. E-collar
training is another form of negative reinforcement, similar to the
leash and standard collar training. When the dog complies with the
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the avoidance phase in which the dog learns that he can avoid the
stimulation altogether by performing your commands. When these
training procedures are complete, the electric collar is used as a
reminder when the dog does not comply with your commands at
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positive. Dogs have a short attention span, especially young dogs.
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Always start with low levels of stimulation and work your way up
depending on the disposition of your dog and any given situation.
By using only enough stimulation to get your point across, you
will have a more controllable environment and a dog that is under
less stress. Animals (and humans) perform better in a less stressful
environment.
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