k9konnection K9K-914 User manual

K9K-914 Anti Bark Collar User's Manual
Introduction:
The k9konnection K9K-914 Anti-Bark Dog Collar stops barking with progressi ely
increasing sound and shock which is controlled by a microprocessor distinguishing your
dog's bark from other en ironmental noises and automatically deli ers sound and shock
after each bark.
Operating Instructions:
Our K9K-914 bark collar is almost completely automatic. Just install a 6 olt alkaline
battery, adjust the strap to the size of your dog's neck and the collar automatically begins
doing its job.
There are two buttons used to adjust the sensiti ity to the bark, the “+” and “–“ buttons.
Use these two buttons to adjust sensiti ity of the collar. Press the “+” button to increase
the sensiti ity or press the “-” to decrease the sensiti ity. Remember, the more sensiti e,
the easier it is to trigger the collar.
There are total 7 le els of sensiti ity. It’s set to 4 le els automatically when you install the
battery.

Installing/Replacing the Battery:
Take off the battery co er and make sure you install the battery correctly.
Install the new battery between the "clip" and "spring" contacts. Note that "spring" contact
is for the negati e end and "clip" contact is for the positi e end shown below.
Putting Anti-bark Collar on Your Dog.
Place the unit around your dog's neck and adjust the collar length using the slide buckle
arrangement pro ides with the strap. The unit should fit snugly underneath your dog's
neck.
Make sure that the electrodes are in the direct contact with your dog's skin. Hair between
the electrodes and skin will se erely diminish the shock effect and the correction will not
occur. If correction becomes random and the collar starts to trigger, tt is ad isable to try
the different size prongs or trying to adjusting the collar.
Principles of operation:
At the first bark, the collar applies a short warning tone. If a second bark occurs within
thirty seconds, a more intense tone is sounded. From the third bark, a more intense tone
is sounded along with a short, mild shock.
This pattern is repeated through 7 correction le els. The first two le els are only with
progressi ely warning tone. If your dog continues to bark through the rest fi e le els, the
more intense sound and shock are applies after each bark until your pet stops for thirty
seconds, and then the collar will automatically resets to the first "tone only" le el of
correction.
To protect the dog, if the continuous stimulus reaches the 7 le els, then the collar will
stop working for 1 minute and the red LED light will begin to flash.
The use of the warning tone followed by increasingly intense tones and shocks sets up a
pattern that your dog will quickly learn is caused by its own barking. It takes time to break
bad habits.
When your dog forgets and barks again, the warning tone reminds your pet without

immediately applying painful stimulus. At each step, your dog gets to choose whether it's
worth the increasing pain to bark again. We ha e found this technique of progressi ely
increasing sound and shock is not only more humane, it is more EFFECTIVE in breaking
the barking habit than con entional shocking bark control collars.
K9K-914 bark collar can be adjusted to control the sensiti ity of the oice, according to
the size of dogs barking.
Caution Notes:
1. Do not allow your dog to chew this collar. You should also attempt to minimize
scratching or clawing at the casing.
2. This de ice is made up of plastic and electronic components that are not
digestible. Consult your local et if your dog swallows any part of this product.
3. The collar is not intended for use as a restraining collar. If you are using a leash,
use it with a separate restraining type of collar.
4. Although the Anti-bark Collar's microprocessor is designed to differentiate your
dog's indi idual bark from stray en ironmental noises, the unit may occasionally
be acti ated by other ibrations or sounds.
5. This dog collar is not waterproof!
If the unit is falsely triggered by excessi e scratching, shaking of the head or rolling on
the ground, we suggest adjusting the collar tighter and try using the different size prongs.
The collar is triggered by a small hole on the back of the collar and sometimes the collar
is too loose and can be triggered randomly.
FAQ
•What is a shock collar?
◦The premise of an electronic collar is that the stimulation ser es as a distraction that your
dog will find undesirable. By obeying your obedience command or by stopping the
undesired beha ior, your dog quickly learns to a oid and/or stop the unpleasant stimulus.
•How do shock collars work?
◦The collar recei er deli ers the appropriate stimulation to your dog ia a set of two
stainless steel collar probes. The probes are positioned on your dog's neck and are held
securely in place by a snug-fitting collar strap. The probes must ha e direct contact with
your dog's skin in order to function properly.
•Will the sti ulation fro the shock collar hurt y dog?
◦Electrical stimulation from the collar is intended to distract your dog by deli ering an
unpleasant but harmless electrical sensation. Some people describe this sensation as
feeling like the static shock you recei e when walking across a carpeted room in your
stocking feet and touching a metal cabinet. Is it unpleasant? Yes. Does it cause you harm?
No.
◦Training collars pro ide you with multiple stimulation le els. As a rule, most handlers find
they can achie e their desired results using an extremely low le el of stimulation, barely
e en perceptible to humans. Additionally, some remote training systems allow you to
condition your dog to associate a ibration or audible tone with the correction, thus
eliminating the need for electrical stimulation altogether.
•How do I know which sti ulation level is correct?
◦Always start with the lowest intensity le el and work your way up as needed. You will know
when you ha e found the proper stimulation le el when your dog responds to the
stimulation with only a mild twitch of the neck, shoulder, head, or perk of the ears. If he
yelps upon recei ing the stimulation, the intensity le el is too high.
•What kind of safety features do these collars have?
◦To protect the dog, if the continuous stimulus reaches the 7 le els, then the collar will stop
working for 1 minute and the red LED light will begin to flash.
•What age should y dogs be before I can begin using a shock collar on

the ?
◦We suggest that your dog be at least 5 - 6 months old before using a shock collar for two
reasons.
▪First, your dog needs to ha e a basic understanding of what is expected of them, and
know basic commands.
•Secondly, by this age they are probably big enough and hea y enough to comfortably
support the weight of the collar.
• My dog had so e irritation on his neck fro the unit. Did the unit burn
y dog?
•No. It is more likely skin irritation from the probes rubbing the throat. One of the
following has likely happened:
•The collar was on your dog too long. Do not lea e the collar on your dog for more than
eight hours a day.
•The collar is too loose. Make sure the collar is tight on your dog's neck to pre ent
rubbing.
NOTE: Take care to inspect your dog's neck e ery day for signs of irritation or soreness. You can
position the collar probes in different locations along your dog's neck to help a oid skin irritation.
•What is the warranty on this collar?
◦You shock collar features a 30 day money back guarantee by Amazon A-to-Z and has a 12
month manufacture's warranty.
For a short video tutorial please be sure to visit us at www.k9warehouse.com or you can reach
us at [email protected]

How Your Bark Collar Effectively Trains Your Dog
The progressive system of the K9konnection No Bark Collar is specifically designed to be the most
effective method of training your dog.
There are seven levels of correction that your dog may experience. Many dogs don t need more than
one or two levels of correction to bring about the desired result.
At first bark, the collar applies a short warning tone that your dog will associate with the act of barking.
If a second bark occurs within thirty seconds, a longer and more intense warning tone is sounded. The
third warning issued is an intense sound coupled with a brief and mild shock. This is repeated and
increased through levels 4-7.
Progressive Levels of Correction and Auto Shut ff
After the initial two warning tones, levels 3-7 issue a mild yet increasing shock each time your dog
barks. This continues through all seven levels unless your dog stops barking for 30 seconds. As a safety
to your dog, once the 7th level of correction is reached, the collar automatically shuts off to protect
your dog. Most dogs do not need that much correction to stop barking.
The progressive system allows your dog to receive the warning tone without shock as a reminder that it
needs to stop barking. This is a safe and humane way that allows your dog to decide if it wants to
receive more correction by continuing to bark. Not only is this more humane, it is more EFFECTIVE in
breaking the barking habit than conventional bark control collars. Remember that any bad habit may
take time to break.
perating Instructions
The collar is practically automatic. Install the 6v alkaline battery, adjust the strap to the size of your
dog s neck and the collar will work automatically once your dog begins to bark.
Adjusting the Sensitivity to Your Dog
Each dog has a different bark so adjusting the sensitivity of the unit is an important part of the training
process. More on this will be covered in the Do s and Don ts sections
The Do's
While most dogs respond immediately to the bark collar there are specific steps that can be taken to
maximize the effectiveness of the training. Follow these steps to ensure your dog associates his/her
barking with the sound/shock of the collar:
• Ensure that the collar is fitted snugly around your dog s neck by adjusting the slide buckle
• Make sure that the electrodes are in direct contact with your dog s skin. Hair between the electrodes
and skin will severely diminish the shock effect. If necessary, clip or shave your dog s fur under the
neck to ensure direct contact
• Press the (-) button to the minimum setting, especially if you have a small dog. If the collar does NOT
issue a warning tone after the first bark, slowly increase the sensitivity until the warning tone is
sounded at your dog s bark

• It is important to only use the collar (at first) when you are at home and can observe your dog s
behavior. Most dogs immediately recognize the connection between barking and sound/shock
correction but others may take time. You want to see how your dog reacts (especially to the shock
stimulus) before you leave the dog alone with the collar on
• If your dog only barks when you are away, place the collar on the dog and then leave the house but
remain close by. This will allow the dog to receive the correction, once it begins barking, but still allow
you to be close enough to observe its reaction
• In rare occurrences, a dog may react to the collar by barking more and receive more correction. If this
occurs, remove the bark collar until your dog has calmed down and repeat the process. The initial two
warning beeps are usually enough to remind the dog of its need to quit barking
• You can test the collar by blowing on the electrodes. This will first activate the level 1 sound
correction. Continuing to blow on the electrodes will activate levels 2-7
The Don'ts
It would be nice if all dogs reacted immediately to the stimulus of a bark control collar but (as dog
owner s we already know this) some of our dogs are more stubborn than others. This requires a little
more effort and diligence than just putting the collar on and waiting for it to work its magic. This is a
simple and effective list of the activities you want to avoid when training your dog not to bark:
• While most dogs respond immediately to the collar, do not assume that your dog will immediately
react with the desired result. Some dogs take time to associate the sound/shock with their act of
barking. This may feel a little uncomfortable to see your dog react this way but not all dog s
immediately behave correctly. Bad habits may take time to break
• If your dog barks excessively and receives all seven levels of correction, do not leave the collar on but
remove immediately. This will reinforce to the dog that the sound/shock was in response to their
barking and will recognize quickly that they must stop barking when the collar is on. Allow time for
your dog to calm down and then place the collar back on
• Do not allow your dog to chew on or scratch at the collar. This may cause it to malfunction
• This device is made up of plastic and electronic components that are not digestible. Consult your local
vet if your dog swallows any part of this product
• Do not allow your dog to go swimming or outside in heavy rains while wearing the collar. Incidental
splashes of water will not affect the unit (ex: your dog splashes it while drinking from its water bowl)
but it is not waterproof and will malfunction if submerged or soaked
• This collar is not intended for use as a restraining collar. Use a leash with a separate restraining collar
if needed • It is not recommended that your dog wear the collar for more than 12 hours a day as
excessive wear can lead to irritation of the skin
Extra Notes
We want to make sure that you are 100% comfortable with your purchase of the K9konnection No Bark
Collar. We have included a few extra side notes to help with the training process:
• Although the K9konnection bark collar is designed to differentiate from your dog s voice compared to
other environmental noises, the unit may on a rare occasion be activated by other vibrations or sounds.
In most cases, only the sound warning is issued. This is part of our safety design so your dog never
receives unnecessary shock correction.
• It is recommended to put the collar on for the first time at a time that your dog normally barks (inside,
outside, in response to the doorbell, etc) This way you can observe or induce their bark in a controlled

environment. This may quicken the training process and save some frustration for both you and your
dog
• You can test how the collar works by simply blowing on the electrodes. Setting 1 and 2 will be sound
only followed in settings 3-7 by increasing sound and shock.
• Be patient (we know, it is tough when it comes to our pets) but barking is a habit and habits can take
time to break. The progressive training is very effective in getting the desired result from your dog but
it may take time depending on your dog
• If your dog responds immediately to the correction and stops barking, REWARD ABUNDANTLY!
(this is our favorite recommendation because it also reinforces to your dog that not barking is the
correct behavior)
• Most dog owners report that after the initial training period, their dog no longer needs to wear the
collar but has learned to stop barking at inappropriate times
• Contact our customer service desk by emailing [email protected] with your concern and we
will contact you shortly