Petsafe PBC17-13338 User manual

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PBC17-13338
PBC45-13339
Vibration Bark Control
Contrôle des aboiements par vibrations
Vibrerende Blafbeheersing
Control de los ladridos
por vibración
Controllo dell‘abbaio
a vibrazione
Bellkontrolle mit Vibration

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Welcome
PetSafe®brand is devoted to making sure you and your pet have what you need
to live your best life together. We know that safe pets make happy owners.
Before getting started, please take a moment to read through the important safety
information. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Hereinafter Radio Systems Corporation and any other affiliate or Brand of
Radio Systems Corporation may be referred to collectively as “We” or “Us”.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Explanation of Attention Words and Symbols used in this Product Manual
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.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
• Do not use this product if your dog is aggressive or prone to aggressive
behaviour. Aggressive dogs can cause severe or fatal injury to their owner and
others. If you are unsure of whether this product is appropriate for your dog,
please consult your veterinary surgeon or a certified trainer.
• There is a risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Do not
short circuit, mix old and new batteries, dispose of in fire or expose to water.
When batteries are stored or disposed of, they must be protected from shorting.
Dispose of spent batteries correctly.

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WARNING: Button or coin cell battery inside.
• Swallowed lithium batteries can cause internal chemical burns quickly (within
2 hours) and can lead to death. Dispose of spent batteries immediately. Keep ALL
batteries away from children. If swallowed, seek immediate medical attention.
• This product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children. Use it only as
a bark deterrent.
• 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 ranging from redness to pressure
ulcers. This condition is commonly known as bed sores.
• Avoid leaving the collar on a pet for more than 12 hours per day.
• When possible, reposition the collar on the pet’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.
• Regularly recheck the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions
in this manual.
• You may need to trim the hair in the area of the contact points. However,
never shave the dog’s neck; this may lead to a rash or infection.
• Never connect a lead to a collar with contact points. It will cause excessive
pressure on the contact points.
• When connecting a lead to a separate collar, do not allow it to put pressure
on the receiver collar.
• Wash the dog’s neck area and the contact points 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 using this product until the skin has healed.
• If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinary surgeon.
• For additional information on bed sores and pressure necrosis, please visit
our website.
• This product is only for use with healthy pets. If you’re not certain that your pet is
in good health, we recommend that you take your pet to a veterinary surgeon
before using this product.
• These instructions must be retained and passed on with ownership.

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W h a t ’s C ove r e d
Components 5
Features 5
How the System Works 5
Key Definitions 6
Fit the Bark Control Collar 6
ON/OFF Battery Module 7
To Insert and Remove the Battery 8
To Test the Vibration Bark Control Collar 9
What to Expect During Use of the Vibration Bark Control Collar 9
Accessories 10
Regular Maintenance 10
Frequently Asked Questions 11
Troubleshooting 11
Battery Disposal 12
Important Recycling Advice 12
Compliance 12
Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability 13

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Components
Operating Guide
Battery
(PetSafe® RFA-188)
Vibration Bark
Control Collar
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
• Perfect Bark™technology ensures your dog’s bark is the only sound that will
cause the stimulation
How the System Works
The Vibration Bark Control Collar has two primary features designed to shorten
the training phase and promote good behaviour.
First, the Bark 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 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.

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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.
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 2 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. Centre 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.
Vibration Points
Three Colour LED
On/Off
Battery
Module
Sound
Activated
Sensor
YES
NO
A
B

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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 tighter 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.
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®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
anti-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.
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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
anti-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.
This Bark Control Collar utilises 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.com
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 colour LED indicator shows good or low battery and indicates Test Mode.
Good battery equals 1 flash every 5 seconds with Green LED. Low battery equals
3 flashes every 5 seconds with the Red LED. If there are no LED lights it is time to
change the battery.
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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
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 flash Orange and you are now in
test mode.
5. Blow into the microphone and the Orange LED will flash 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 flash 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
Important: 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
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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.
Accessories
To purchase additional accessories for your PetSafe®Vibration Bark Control,
contact the Customer Care Centre or visit our website at www.petsafe.com
to locate a retailer near you. For a listing of Customer Care Centre telephone
numbers, visit our website at www.petsafe.com.
Regular Maintenance
• Wash the Vibration Points of the collar weekly with a damp cloth. Note:
Turn to the “Off” position before cleaning the Vibration Points.
• Check your dog’s neck for irritation and wash neck weekly.
Risk of skin damage.
• For comfort, safety and effectiveness of this product, please
ensure that you check the fit of your pet’s collar frequently. If
any skin irritation is observed, discontinue the use of the collar
for a few days. If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see
your veterinary surgeon.
• Do not attach a lead to the collar. This can result in pulling the
Vibration Points too tightly against your pet’s neck. Attach a
lead to a separate, non-metallic collar or harness, making sure
the extra collar does not put pressure on the Vibration Points.