Petsafe Stubborn Dog Receiver Collar User manual

PetSafe®Stubborn Dog
Receiver Collar
Operating Guide
Please read this entire guide before beginning.

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Thank you for choosing PetSafe®, the best selling brand of electronic training solutions
in the world. Our mission is to be the most trusted brand in the pet ownership
experience.We want to ensure your pet’s safety by providing you with the tools and
techniques to successfully train your pet. If you have any questions, please contact the
Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677 or visit our website at www.petsafe.net.
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product’s full warranty and should you ever need to call the Customer Care Center, 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.............................................................................................................. 4
How the System Works............................................................................................... 5
Operating Guide ..................................................................................................... 6
Prepare the Receiver Collar.................................................................................... 6
Function and Response Table ................................................................................ 9
Fit the Receiver Collar ........................................................................................ 10
TakingYour Pet Out of the Pet Area ..................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 15
Additional Information ............................................................................................ 16
Test Light Instructions ............................................................................................. 17
Short Loop Test ....................................................................................................... 18
Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability .................................................................. 20
Compliance ............................................................................................................ 21
Customer Care International.................................................................................... 23
Caution ................................................................................................................... 23

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Components
Test Light
Tool Operating Guide
Receiver
Collar

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How the System Works
The system works by producing a radio signal from the Fence Transmitter through up to
2800 feet of Boundary Wire.The Boundary Wire is buried or attached to a fixed object
to enclose the Pet Area.You temporarily define this Pet Area with Boundary Flags for a
visual aid in training your pet.Your pet wears a Receiver Collar with Contact Points that
touch his neck, and, once trained, is allowed to roam freely in the Pet Area. When your
pet reaches the Warning Zone, the Receiver Collar gives a warning beep and vibrates.
If your pet continues into the Static Correction Zone, a safe Static Correction will be
delivered through the Contact Points to get his attention until he returns to the Pet
Area.This PetSafe®In-Ground Fence™has been proven safe, comfortable, and effective
for pets over 8 pounds.

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Operating Guide
Prepare the Receiver Collar
Your Receiver Collar comes with Contact Points installed. Tighten the
Contact Points using the Test Light Tool to one-half turn beyond finger
tight (1A). Check the tightness weekly.
To Insert and Remove the Battery
1A
Note: Do not install the battery while the Collar Receiver is
on your pet.
Remove the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.1.
Remove the Battery Lid (2. 1B).
Install a 9-volt alkaline battery (3. 1C).
Replace the Battery Lid (4. 1C).
Reinstall the screws.5.
Do not over-tighten the screws.
1B 1C
Replacement 9-volt alkaline batteries can be found at many retailers.

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To Set the Correction Level
Read all steps before attempting to set the Correction Level.
Remove the clear plastic cover with the edge of the Test Light1.
Tool to expose the Correction Level Button (1D).
With the battery installed, press the Correction Level Button2.
and release when the Receiver Indicator Light lights up (1E).
The Receiver Indicator Light will emit a series of flashes3.
representing the Correction Level.
Increase the Correction Level by pressing and releasing the4.
Correction Level Button within 5 seconds of the previous series
of flashes.
After setting the Correction Level, replace the cover to protect5.
the Correction Level Button.
The Correction Levels increase in strength from 1 to 5. Pushing
the Correction Level Button while the Receiver Collar is on level
5 will cause the Receiver Collar to revert to level 1. Refer to the
Function and Response Table to choose the Correction Level that
best fits your pet.
1E
1D

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The Receiver Collar will emit a Warning Tone and vibrate whenever your pet enters
the Warning Zone, no matter what correction level the Receiver is set to. If your pet
continues into the Correction Zone, and the Receiver Collar is set to level 2 or above,
he will receive a Static Correction.The Receiver Collar is equipped to automatically
increase the level of Static Correction the longer your pet remains in the Static
Correction Zone if the Receiver is set at level 2 or above.
The Receiver Indicator Light acts as a low battery indicator, flashing every 5 seconds
when battery replacement is required. Test your Receiver Collar at least once a month to
verify that it is functioning properly and that it activates at the Boundary Wire.
Over Correction Protection
In the unlikely event that your pet “freezes” in the Static Correction Zone, this feature
limits the static correction duration to a maximum of 30 seconds. While the system
locks out further static correction, the warning tone will continue until the pet leaves the
Static Correction Zone.

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Function and Response Table
Indicator Light
Response
Correction
Level Collar Receiver Function Temperament of Pet
1 Flash 1 Tone and Vibrate
(No Static Correction)
Initial Training
Mode
2 Flashes 2 Low Static Correction Timid
3 Flashes 3 Medium Static Correction Timid or Average
4 Flashes 4 Medium High Static
Correction
Average or High
Energy
5 Flashes 5 High Static Correction High Energy
Flashes once
every 5 seconds
Low Battery

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Fit the Receiver Collar
Important: The proper fit and placement of your Receiver Collar is important
for effective training. The Contact Points must have direct contact with your
pet’s skin on the underside of his neck.
To assure a proper fit, please follow these steps:
Make sure that the battery is not installed in the Receiver Collar.1.
Start with your pet standing comfortably (2. 2A).
Place the Receiver Collar on your pet so that the “PetSafe3. ®”
logo is facing your pet’s chin. Center the Contact Points
underneath your pet’s neck, touching the skin. Note: It is
sometimes necessary to trim the hair around the Contact Points
to make sure that contact is consistent.
Check the tightness of the Receiver Collar by inserting4.
2A
one finger between the end of a Contact Point and
your pet’s neck.The fit should be snug but not
constricting (2B).
Allow your pet to wear the collar for several5.
minutes then recheck the fit. Check the fit again
as your pet becomes more comfortable with the
Receiver Collar.
2B