Petsafe PBC17-13338 User manual

Operating Guide
Manuel d’utilisation
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Manual de funcionamiento
Guida all’uso
Gebrauchsanweisung
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PBC17-13338
PBC45-13339
VBC-10 Vibration Bark Control
VBC-10 Contrôle des aboiements par vibrations
VBC-10 Vibrerende Blafbeheersing
VBC-10 Control de los ladridos por vibración
VBC-10 Controllo dell‘abbaio a vibrazione
VBC-10 Bellkontrolle mit Vibration

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Explanation of Attention Words and Symbols used in this guide
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol,
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION, used without the safety alert symbol,
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in harm to your pet.
• Not for use with aggressive dogs. Do not use this
product if your dog is aggressive, or if your dog is
prone to aggressive behaviour. Aggressive dogs
can cause severe injury and even death to their
owner and others. If you are unsure whether this
product is appropriate for your dog, please consult
your veterinarian or a certied trainer.
• Do not attempt to cut into or pry open the battery.
Be sure to discard the used battery properly.
The PetSafe®VBC-10 Vibration Bark Control is not a
toy. Keep it away from the reach of children. Use it
only for its bark stopping purpose.

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Please read and follow the instructions in this manual.
Proper fit of the collar is important. A collar worn for
too long, or made too tight on the pet’s neck may cause
skin damage. This is called bed sores; it is also called
decubitus ulcers or pressure necrosis.
• Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12
hours per day.
• When possible reposition the collar on the pet’s neck
every 1 to 2 hours.
• Check the t to prevent excessive pressure; follow the
instructions in this manual.
• Never connect a lead to the electronic collar; it will
cause excessive pressure on the contacts.
• When using a separate collar for a lead, don’t put
pressure on the electronic collar.
• Wash the dog’s neck area and the contacts of the
collar weekly with a damp cloth.
• Examine the contact area daily for signs of a rash or
a sore.
• If a rash or sore is found, discontinue use of the collar
until the skin has healed.
• If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your
veterinarian.
For additional information on bed sores and pressure
necrosis, please visit our website.
These steps will help keep your pet safe and comfortable.
Millions of pets are comfortable while they wear stainless
steel contacts. Some pets are sensitive to contact
pressure. You may find after some time that your pet is
very tolerant of the collar. If so, you may relax some
of these precautions. It is important to continue daily
checks of the contact area. If redness or sores are found,
discontinue use until the skin has fully healed.
• The PetSafe®VBC-10 Vibration Bark Control must be
used only on healthy dogs. We recommend that you
take your dog to a veterinarian before using the collar
if he is not in good health.
• Do not shave the pet’s neck as this may increase the
risk of skin irritation.
• You should not make the collar any tighter than is
required for good contact. A collar that is too tight will
increase the risk of pressure necrosis in the contact area.

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Thank you for choosing PetSafe®. Through consistent use of our products,
you can have a better behaved dog in less time than with other training
tools. If you have any questions, please contact the Customer
Care Centre. For a listing of Customer Care Centre telephone
numbers, visit our website at www.petsafe.net.
To get the most protection out of your warranty, please register your product
within 30 days at www.petsafe.net. By registering and keeping your receipt,
you will enjoy the product’s full warranty and should you ever need to call the
Customer Care Centre, we will be able to help you faster. Most importantly,
PetSafe®will never give or sell your valuable information to anyone. Complete
warranty information is available online at www.petsafe.net.
Table of Contents
Components.............................................5
Features................................................5
How the System Works .....................................6
Key Definitions ...........................................6
Fit the Bark Control Collar ...................................7
ON/OFF Battery Module....................................8
To Insert and Remove the Battery...............................8
To Test the Vibration Bark Control Collar ........................10
What to Expect During Use of the Vibration Bark Control Collar ........10
Accessories ............................................11
Regular Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Frequently Asked Questions .................................12
Troubleshooting .........................................13
Battery Disposal .........................................13
Compliance ............................................14
Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability..........................15

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Components
Features
• Uses vibration to interrupt the dog’s barking
• Durable and waterproof
• Three colour LED for good/low battery and test indicators
• On/Off position for longer battery life
• Easy to use
• Patented Perfect Bark™ technology ensures your dog’s bark is the only
sound that will cause the stimulation
Operating Guide
Battery
(PetSafe®RFA-188)
VBC-10 Vibration Bark
Control Collar

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How the System Works
The VBC-10 Vibration Bark Control Collar has two primary features designed
to shorten the training phase and promote good behaviour.
First, the Bark Control Control offers 10 combinations of Vibration Stimulation.
When the dog barks, vibration is delivered from one of the two Vibration
Points. The duration of the vibration is random, which interrupts the dog’s
bark. When used according to instruction the Vibration Bark Control Collar
safely reduces (and in most cases eliminates) nuisance barking.
Second, the Vibration Bark Control Collar includes Patented Perfect Bark™
technology. It uses both vibration and sound sensors (dual-detection) to
discriminate each bark from other external noises. This ensures your dog’s
bark is the only sound that will cause the stimulation.
As a built-in safety feature, if your dog barks 15 times or more within a 1
minute 20 second period, the Bark Control Collar will automatically shut off
for 1 minute.
Important: Before playing with your dog, remove the Vibration Bark Control
Collar. The activity may cause your dog to bark, which could lead him to
associate the play with the Vibration Stimulation.
Key Definitions
Three Colour LED: Shows good or low battery and indicates Test Mode.
Sound Activated
Sensor: Detects the sound
of your dog’s bark.
Vibration Points: Deliver
the Vibration Stimulation.
On/Off Battery
Module: Turns the collar
on and off.
Sound
Activated
Sensor
On/Off
Battery
Module
Three Colour LED
Vibration Points

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Fit the Bark Control Collar
Important: The proper fit and placement of your Bark Control Collar is
important for effective operation. The Vibration Points must have direct contact
with your dog’s skin on the underside of his neck.
Please refer to page 3 for Important
Safety Information.
To assure a proper fit, please follow these steps:
1. Make sure that the battery is in the
“OFF” position.
2. Have your dog standing comfortably (A).
3. Center the Vibration Points underneath your
dog’s neck, touching the skin (B).
Note: It is
sometimes
necessary to trim
the hair around
the Vibration
Points to make
sure that contact is
consistent.
Do not shave the pet’s neck as this may increase the risk
of skin irritation.
4. Check the tightness of the
Bark Control Collar by
inserting one finger
between the strap and
the dog’s neck (C). The
fit should be snug but
not constricting.
You should not make the collar any more tight than is
required for good contact. A collar that is too tight will
increase the risk of pressure necrosis in the contact area.
5. Allow your dog to wear the collar for several minutes, then recheck the fit.
Check the fit again as your dog becomes more comfortable with the Bark
Control Collar.
SÍ
NO
A
B
C

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6. Trim the collar as follows (D):
a. Mark the desired length
of the collar with a pen.
Allow for growth if your
dog is young or grows a
thick winter coat.
b. Remove the Bark Control
Collar from your dog and
cut off excess.
c. Before placing the Bark Control Collar back onto your dog, seal the
edge of the cut collar by applying a flame along the frayed edge.
ON/OFF Battery Module
The PetSafe®VBC-10 Vibration Bark Control is packaged with the battery
module installed in the “OFF” position. To activate the collar, use a coin to
turn the Battery Module counter clockwise until the arrow lines up with the
“ON” position. If the collar is not going to be used on the dog immediately
leave it in the “OFF” position.
To Insert and Remove the Battery
Note: Do not install the battery while the
Bark Control Collar is on your dog.
1. Align the line on the battery with the
triangle on the Bark Control Collar (A).
2. Use a coin to turn the battery clockwise
until the line points to the “ON”
position if you are putting it on the dog
or the “OFF” position if it is not being
put on the dog right away (B).
3. To remove the battery, turn the battery
counter-clockwise using a coin (C, D).
Do not attempt to cut into or pry open the battery.
Be sure to discard the used battery properly.
D
DC
AB

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This Bark Control Collar utilizes a replaceable PetSafe®battery (RFA-188). This
unique battery is designed to make battery replacement easier and increase
water protection.
A replacement PetSafe®battery (RFA-188) can be found at many retailers.
Contact the Customer Care Centre or visit our web site at www.petsafe.net to
locate a retailer near you.
Battery Life
Average battery life is 3 to 6 months, depending on how often your dog
barks. However, due to greater use during your dog’s training, your first
battery may not last as long as replacement batteries. To conserve battery life,
turn to the “OFF” position when the Bark Control Collar is not in use.
Three Colour LED
The three color LED indicator shows good or low battery and indicates Test
Mode. Good battery equals 1 ash every 5 seconds with Green LED. Low
battery equals 3 ashes every 5 seconds with the Red LED. If there are no LED
lights it is time to change the battery.
LED Function and Response Table
Function LED Light Response
Unit is ON Green LED Light flashes once every
5 seconds
Low battery condition Red LED Light flashes 3 times every
5 seconds
Delivering vibration Red LED Light flashes for each stimulation
Test Mode Orange LED flashes

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To Test the Vibration Bark
Control Collar
1. Begin with the Collar in the “OFF” position.
2. Turn to the “ON” position until the LED shows Orange.
3. Immediately turn to the “OFF” position after seeing the Orange LED.
4. Turn to the “ON” position. The LED will ash Orange and you are now in
test mode.
5. Blow into the microphone and the Orange LED will ash to indicate that the
microphone is working.
6. Scratch lightly between the Vibration Points to indicate the vibration
is working.
7. If the LED light does not ash and there is no vibration, ensure that the
battery is properly installed, and/or replace the battery. If there is still no
response, contact the Customer Care Centre.
8. Turn “OFF” to end the test mode. The test mode will also time out after
30 seconds and resume normal operation.
What to Expect During Use of the
Vibration Bark Control Collar
I mportant: Do not leave your dog alone the first few times he receives a
Vibration Stimulation.
Place the Bark Control Collar properly on your dog and wait nearby until he
barks. Most dogs will understand very quickly that the Bark Control Collar
is disrupting their urge to bark and will relax and stop barking. Because
the Vibration Stimulation from the Bark Control Collar may be surprising or
startling at first, some dogs may bark more at the initial stimulation.
On rare occasions, a dog may get into a bark-stimulation-bark-stimulation
cycle. If this happens, reassure your dog with calm, soothing tones. As your
dog relaxes, he will understand that if he becomes quiet, he will not receive
any more Vibration Stimulations. The small minority of dogs that have this
reaction will only have it the first time they wear the Bark Control Collar.
You should notice a reduction in your dog’s barking within the first couple
of days that he wears the Bark Control Collar. At this point, it is important
to remember the learning process is still not complete. Dogs will “test” this
new learning experience and will increase their attempts to bark. This usually
occurs during the second week a dog wears the Bark Control Collar. If this
does occur, remain consistent and do not alter your use of the Bark Control
Collar. You must place the Bark Control Collar on your dog in every situation
when you expect him to be quiet. If your dog is not wearing the Bark Control
Collar, he may resume barking and his learning would suffer a setback.