Petsafe PBC19-12443 User manual

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Operating Guide
Manuel d’utilisation
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Manual de funcionamiento
Guida all’uso
Gebrauchsanweisung
Brugervejledning
PBC19-12443
Little Dog Deluxe
Anti-Bark Collar
Collier anti-aboiements
de luxe pour petits chiens
Deluxe Antiblafhalsband
voor kleine honden
Collar antiladridos deluxe
para perros pequeños
Collare antiabbaio deluxe
per cani di piccola taglia
Antibellhalsband Deluxe
für kleiner Hunde
Luxus gøkontrol halsbånd
til Små hunde

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
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates
a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION, used without the safety alert symbol, indicates
a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
harm to your pet.
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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 certified trainer.
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.
WARNING
CAUTION

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• 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 fit 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.

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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.
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Table of Contents
Components ...........................................................................................6
Features ..................................................................................................6
How the PetSafe® Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar Works ....................................7
Key Definitions .......................................................................................8
Fit the Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar ...............................................................9
To Insert and Remove the Battery .........................................................12
What to Expect During Use of the Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar ...................14
Regular Maintenance ............................................................................15
Accessories ...........................................................................................15
Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................16
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................17
Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability ...............................................17
Compliance ..........................................................................................18
Battery Disposal ...................................................................................19

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Français ..............................................................................................20
Nederlands .........................................................................................38
Español ...............................................................................................56
Italiano ................................................................................................74
Deutsch ...............................................................................................92
Dansk ................................................................................................ 110

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Components
Operating Guide
Battery
(PetSafe® RFA-188)
PetSafe® Little Dog
Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar
Features
• Patented Perfect Bark™ technology ensures your dog’s bark is the only
sound that will cause the correction
• Automatic Correction Level adjustment called Temperament Learning
• Ten levels of Light-Touch correction
• Durable, waterproof Receiver Collar
• Two colour LED for good/low battery indicators
• ON/OFF position for longer battery life

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How The PetSafe
®
Deluxe Anti-Bark
Collar Works
The PetSafe® Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar has two primary features designed
to shorten the training phase and promote good behaviour.
First, the Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar has a unique patented sensor that
provides the most reliable bark detection available. The Deluxe Anti-
Bark Collar uses both vibration and sound sensors (dual-detection) to
discriminate each bark from other external noises. A Static Correction is
administered through the Contact Points only if both the vibration from
the vocal chords and the sound from the bark match the same criteria.
Second, the Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar has a new patent pending
Temperament Learning System design that is effective across many
dog breeds and their individual barking behaviours. The Temperament
Learning System contains software that tracks the number of corrections
needed to substantially reduce (and in most cases eliminate) the number
of nuisance barks.
The system has 10 levels of Static Correction. It begins with low-level
corrections, however, if excessive barking continues the correction
intensity will increase with each successive bark until the barking stops.
Once the dog has learned to reduce the barking, the initial warning
corrections are reduced. As a built-in safety feature, if your dog barks
15 times or more within a 1 minute 20 second period, the Deluxe Anti-
Bark Collar will automatically shut off for 3 minutes.
Important: Before playing with your dog, remove the Deluxe Anti-Bark
Collar. The activity may cause your dog to bark, which could lead to him
associating the play with the Static Correction.

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Key Definitions
Sound Activated Sensor: Detects the
sound of your dog’s bark.
Sensor Probe: Detects the vibrations
of your dog’s barking. Note: The Sensor
Probe is not adjustable.
Contact Points: Deliver the safe
Static Correction.
Two Colour LED: Shows good or
low battery.
Sound Activated
Sensor
Sensor Probe
Contact Points
Two Colour LED

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Fit the Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar
Important: The proper fit and placement of your Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar
is important for effective operation. The Contact Points must have direct
contact with your dog’s skin on the underside of his neck.
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.
3. Centre the Contact Points underneath your
dog’s neck, touching the skin.
YES
NO
CAUTION
You may need to trim
the hair in the area of the Contact
Points. Never shave the dog’s
neck; this may lead to a rash
or infection.
4. The PetSafe® QuickFit™ Collar is designed so you
can quickly attach and remove the Deluxe Anti-
Bark Collar from your dog while maintaining the
desired fit.
a. With the Snap Buckle fastened, thread the collar
through the Metal Buckle and Retaining Tabs.
b. Slide the excess collar through the “C” Loop on
top of the Snap Buckle. This will hold the collar
in place.
c. Once the collar fit is determined, simply use the
Snap Buckle to remove and replace the collar.

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5. The Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar should fit
snugly, yet loose enough to allow one finger
to fit between a Contact Point and your
dog’s neck. 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 Deluxe Anti-
Bark Collar.
CAUTION
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.
6. Trim the collar as follows:
a. Measure 11 cm (4 1/2") from the tongue of the metal buckle and
mark with a pen.
b. Remove the Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar from your dog and cut
off excess.

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Care and Cleaning
• Your dog’s neck and the Contact Points must be washed weekly with a
damp cloth.
• Be sure that your pet’s neck is thoroughly dry before placing the
Receiver Collar back on his neck.
CAUTION
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
veterinarian.
• Do not attach a lead to the collar. This can result in pulling the
Contact 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 Contact Points.

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ON/OFF Battery Module
The PetSafe
®
Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar 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 PetSafe
®
Deluxe Anti-Bark 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 Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar is on your dog.
1. Align the triangles on the battery
and the Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar
(A).
2. Use a coin to turn the battery
clockwise until the triangle lines
up with 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).
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to
cut into or pry open the battery. Be
sure to discard the used
battery properly.
A B
DC

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This Deluxe Anti-Bark 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 Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar is
not in use.
Two Colour LED
The two colour LED indicator shows good or low battery. 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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What to Expect During Use of the
Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar
Important: Do not leave your dog alone the first few times he receives a
Static Correction.
Place the Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar properly on your dog and wait nearby
until he barks. Most dogs will understand very quickly that the Deluxe
Anti-Bark Collar is disrupting their urge to bark and will relax and stop
barking. Because the Static Correction from the Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar
may be surprising or startling at first, some dogs may bark more at the
initial correction.
On rare occasions, a dog may get into a bark-correction-bark-correction
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 Static Corrections. The small minority of dogs
that have this reaction will only have it the first time they wear the
Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar.
You should notice a reduction in your dog’s barking within the first
couple of days that he wears the Deluxe Anti-Bark 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
Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar. If this does occur, remain consistent and do not
alter your use of the Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar. You must place the Deluxe
Anti-Bark Collar on your dog in every situation when you expect him to
be quiet. If your dog is not wearing the Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar, he may
resume barking and his learning would suffer a setback.

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Regular Maintenance
• Check Contact Points for tightness weekly.
Note: Do not adjust the factory preset
Sensor Probe.
• Clean Contact Points weekly.
Note: Turn to the “OFF” position before
touching the Contact Points.
• Check your dog’s neck for irritation and
wash neck weekly.
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Accessories
To purchase additional accessories for your PetSafe® Deluxe Anti-Bark
Collar, contact the Customer Care Centre or visit our website at
www.petsafe.net to locate a retailer near you.
Component Part Number
Battery RFA-188
Snap Buckle RFA-197
If the collar breaks, please contact the Customer Care Centre for
instructions.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Will my dog stop
barking completely? • The Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar effectively
and humanely stops all barking when it
is worn. It should only be worn during
periods of unwanted barking.
Will another dog’s
bark set off the
Deluxe Anti-Bark
Collar?
• No.
Is the Deluxe Anti-
Bark Collar safe and
humane?
• Yes. The Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar is
designed to get your dog’s attention, not
to punish him. However, the initial Static
Correction may startle your dog.
Will the Deluxe Anti-
Bark Collar work for
my dog?
• The Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar is safe and
effective for all breeds and sizes of dogs,
however, it is recommended for little dogs.
• The system should only be used with pets
who are over 6 months of age. If your
pet is injured or its mobility is otherwise
impaired, contact your veterinarian or
professional trainer before use.
Can I attach a lead
to the Deluxe Anti-
Bark Collar?
• No. This can result in pulling the Contact
Points too tightly against your dog’s neck.
Attach a lead to a separate, non-metallic
collar or a harness, making sure the extra
collar does not put pressure on the
Contact Points.

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Troubleshooting
My dog keeps
barking (does not
respond to the Static
Correction).
• Tighten the Deluxe Anti-Bark Collar and/or
trim your dog’s hair where the Contact Points
touch his neck to ensure good skin contact.
• Replace the battery.
• If your dog still does not respond, contact the
Customer Care Centre.
The green LED
light stopped
flashing and there
is no red light.
• Ensure that the battery is properly installed.
• Replace the battery.
• If the green LED light is still not flashing,
contact the Customer Care Centre.
Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability
1. Terms of Use
Use of this Product is subject to your acceptance without modification
of the terms, conditions and notices contained herein. Use of this
Product implies acceptance of all such terms, conditions and notices. If
you do not wish to accept these terms, conditions, and notices, please
return the Product, unused, in its original packaging and at your own
cost and risk to the relevant Customer Care Centre together with proof
of purchase for a full refund.
2. Proper Use
This Product is designed for use with pets where training is desired.
The specific temperament or size/weight of your pet may not be
suitable for this Product (please refer to “How the System Works” in
this Operating Guide). Radio Systems
®
Corporation recommends
that this Product is not used if your pet is aggressive and accepts
no liability for determining suitability in individual cases. If you are
unsure whether this Product is appropriate for your pet, please consult

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your veterinarian or certified trainer prior to use. Proper use includes,
without limitation, reviewing the entire Operating Guide and any
specific Caution statements.
3. No Unlawful or Prohibited Use
This Product is designed for use with pets only. This pet training device is
not intended to harm, injure or provoke. Using this Product in a way that
is not intended could result in violation of Federal, State or local laws.
4. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Radio Systems® Corporation or any of its associated
companies be liable for (i) any indirect, punitive, incidental, special or
consequential damage and/or (ii) any loss or damages whatsoever arising
out of or connected with the misuse of this Product. The Purchaser
assumes all risks and liability from the use of this Product to the fullest
extent permissible by law. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this
clause 4 shall limit Radio Systems® Corporation’s liability for human
death or personal injury or fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
5. Modification of Terms and Conditions
Radio Systems® Corporation reserves the right to change the terms,
conditions and notices governing this Product from time to time. If such
changes have been notified to you prior to your use of this Product, they
shall be binding on you as if incorporated herein.
Compliance
This equipment complies with the EMC and Low Voltage Directives.
Unauthorised changes or modifications to the equipment that are not
approved by Radio Systems® Corporation may violate EU regulations,
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment, and will
void the warranty.

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The Declaration of Conformity can be found at:
http://www.petsafe.net/customercare/eu_docs.php.
Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Modifications or changes could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
Australia
This device complies with the applicable EMC requirements specified
by the ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority).
Battery Disposal
Separate collection of spent batteries is required in many regions; check
the regulations in your area before discarding spent batteries. Please see
page 12 for instructions on how to remove the battery from the product
for separate disposal. This device operates on 1 battery of the type
lithium with 3 Volt capacity with 160 mAH capacity. Replace only with
equivalent battery.
Important Recycling Advice
Please respect the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations
in your country. This equipment must be recycled. If you no longer
require this equipment, do not place it in the normal municipal waste
system. Please return it to where it was purchased in order that it can be
placed in our recycling system. If this is not possible, please contact the
Customer Care Centre for further information.

Radio Systems® Corporation
10427 Electric Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37932 USA
[phone]
www.petsafe.net
400-1156-31
Covered by U.S. patent: 5,927,233.
Other patents pending
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