SportDOG SPORTTRAINER SD-1825E User manual

OPERATING GUIDE
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING

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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 without the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in harm to your dog.

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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.
• This device contains Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries; never incinerate, puncture, deform, short-circuit, or
charge with an inappropriate charger. Fire, explosion, property damage, or bodily harm may occur if this
warning is not followed.
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of spent batteries according to the
regulations in your area.
• Batteries should never be removed from the battery compartment for charging.
• Risk of explosion if batteries are charged in areas with high temperature (38° C / 100° F+).
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 dog’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 dog’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 Collar Receiver; 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 at www.sportdog.com.
These steps will help keep your dog safe and comfortable. Millions of dogs are comfortable while they wear
stainless steel contacts. Some dogs are sensitive to contact pressure. You may find aer some time that your
dog 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.
• You may need to trim the hair in the area of the Contact Points or switch to the longer Contact Points to
ensure consistent contact. Never shave the dog’s neck; this may lead to a rash or infection.
• 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 SportDOG® Brand training products. Used properly, this product will help you train
your dog efficiently and safely. To ensure your satisfaction, please review this Operating Guide thoroughly. If
you have questions regarding this product’s operation, please see this manual’s Frequently Asked Questions
and Troubleshooting sections or contact our Customer Care Centre. For a listing of telephone numbers in
your area, visit our website at www.sportdog.com.
To get the most protection out of your warranty, please register your product within 30 days at
www.sportdog.com. 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,
your valuable information will never be given or sold to anyone. Complete warranty information is available
online at www.sportdog.com.
TRAINING GUIDE
Please visit our website at www.sportdog.com to download a detailed Training Guide for this unit or contact
our Customer Care Centre for further assistance. For a listing of telephone numbers in your area, visit our
website at www.sportdog.com.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COMPONENTS ................................................................ 5
HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS ......................................................5
KEY DEFINITIONS .............................................................6
PREPARE THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER............................................. 7
PREPARE THE COLLAR RECEIVER................................................. 8
FIT THE COLLAR RECEIVER.....................................................10
FIND THE BEST INTENSITY LEVEL FOR YOUR DOG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CHANGE STATIC STIMULATION RANGES .......................................... 11
GENERAL TRAINING TIPS ...................................................... 11
PROGRAM THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER ...........................................12
MATCH THE COLLAR RECEIVER AND REMOTE TRANSMITTER .........................14
PROGRAM THE SYSTEM FOR TWO DOG OPERATION .................................15
PROGRAM THE SYSTEM FOR THREE DOG AND SIX DOG OPERATION ....................15
ACCESSORIES ...............................................................16
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...............................................16
TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................................17
TEST LIGHT TOOL INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................17
TERMS OF USE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
COMPLIANCE ................................................................18
BATTERY DISPOSAL ..........................................................19
WARRANTY .................................................................20

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COMPONENTS
HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS
The SportDOG® SportTrainer® SD-1825E Remote Trainer has been proven safe, comfortable, and effective
for all dogs over 3.6 kg. Consistent, correct use of this product allows you to reinforce commands and
correct misbehaviour from up to 1600 metres. The Remote Transmitter sends a signal, activating the Collar
Receiver to deliver a harmless stimulation. With proper training, a dog will learn to associate this signal with
a command. Like all SportDOG® products, this model features adjustable static stimulation levels so you can
tailor the stimulation level to your dog’s temperament, eliminating the risk of over-correction.
IMPORTANT: THE SPORTTRAINER® SD-1825E REMOTE TRAINER HAS
A RANGE OF UP TO 1600 M. DEPENDING ON THE WAY YOU HOLD
THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER, THE MAXIMUM RANGE MAY VARY. FOR
CONSISTENT RESULTS AT LONGER RANGES, HOLD THE REMOTE
TRANSMITTER IN A VERTICAL POSITION AWAY FROM YOUR BODY AND
ABOVE YOUR HEAD. TERRAIN, WEATHER, VEGETATION, TRANSMISSION
FROM OTHER RADIO DEVICES, AND OTHER FACTORS WILL AFFECT THE
MAXIMUM RANGE.
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.
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KEY DEFINITIONS
REMOTE TRANSMITTER: Transmits the radio signal
to the Collar Receiver. It is waterproof and can be
submerged in water to a depth of 7.6 m.
INTENSITY DIAL: Provides multiple levels of static
stimulation so you can match the correction to your
dog’s temperament.
TRANSMITTER INDICATOR LIGHT: Indicates
that a button is pressed and also serves as a
low-battery indicator.
TOGGLE SWITCH: This switch is factory-set so that the
Remote Transmitter can control two Collar Receivers.
UPPER BUTTON: This button is factory-set to deliver
continuous static stimulation.
LOWER BUTTON: This button is factory-set to deliver
momentary static stimulation, or a “Nick”.
SIDE BUTTON: This button is factory-set to deliver a
tone without static stimulation.
CHARGING JACK: For connecting the charger.
Although the Remote Transmitter is waterproof without
it, keep the cover in place when not charging to keep
debris out of the opening.
MODE BUTTON: This button gives you the ability to
change the mode of your Remote Transmitter.
COLLAR RECEIVER: Receives the radio signal from the
Remote Transmitter and delivers the static, vibration, or tone
stimulation for correcting or cueing your dog. It is waterproof
and can be submerged in water to a depth of 7.6 m.
RECEIVER INDICATOR LIGHT: Indicates when the
Collar Receiver has been turned on or off and serves as a
low-battery indicator.
CONTACT POINTS: The contacts through which the
Collar Receiver delivers static stimulation.
ON/OFF BUTTON: Momentarily pressing and releasing
this button turns the Collar Receiver on and off.
THE COLLAR RECEIVER IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING FOUR TYPES OF STIMULATION:
CONTINUOUS: You control both when and how long static stimulation is delivered, up to a maximum of 10
seconds. Aer 10 seconds, the static stimulation will “time out” and the Remote Transmitter button needs
to be released and then pressed again before additional static stimulation can be delivered.
MOMENTARY (NICK): Static stimulation is delivered for 1/10 of a second, regardless of how long the
button is pressed.
TONE: The Collar Receiver will make a rapid beeping noise when a Tone button is pressed, up to a maximum
of 10 seconds.
VIBRATION (VIBE): The Collar Receiver will vibrate when a Vibration button is pressed, up to a maximum
of 10 seconds.
TRANSMITTER
INDICATOR LIGHT
INTENSITY
DIAL
TRANSMITTER
ANTENNA
SIDE
BUTTON
LOWER
BUTTON
UPPER
BUTTON
CHARGING
JACK
CONTACT POINTS
RECEIVER
INDICATOR
LIGHT
ON/OFF
BUTTON
TOGGLE
SWITCH

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STEP :: 01
PREPARE THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER
CHARGE THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER
1. Li the rubber cover protecting the Charging Jack.
2. Connect one of the charger connectors to the
Charging Jack.
3. Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet.
4. Charge the Remote Transmitter for 2 hours for the
first charge and every charge thereaer.
Using Lithium-Ion technology, the Remote
Transmitter only requires a 2 hour charge. It
is not harmful to let the unit charge for more
than 2 hours.
5. When charging is complete, replace the
rubber cover.
NOTE: Approximate battery life between charges is 40 to
60 hours, depending on frequency of use.
TRANSMITTER INDICATOR LIGHT
OPERATIONAL MODE LIGHT COLOUR BATTERY STATUS LIGHT FUNCTION
Continuous static,
tone, or vibration
stimulation pressed
Green Good Light is solid in colour
while button
is pressed
Continuous static,
tone, or vibration
stimulation pressed
Red Low Light is solid in colour
while button
is pressed
Momentary static
stimulation button pressed
Green Good Light flashes once and
turns off
Momentary static
stimulation button pressed
Red Low Light flashes once and
turns off
Unit is charging Red Low Light is solid in colour
while charging
Unit is fully charged
(charger still connected)
Green Good Light flashes once
per second once the
battery is completely
charged
CHARGER CONNECTOR
PLACED IN THE
REMOTE TRANSMITTER
CHARGING JACK

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STEP :: 02
PREPARE THE COLLAR RECEIVER
CHARGE THE COLLAR RECEIVER
1. Place Collar Receiver in the Charging Cradle as shown.
2. Place the charger connector into the back of the Charging Cradle.
3. Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet.
4. Charge the Collar Receiver for 2 hours for the first charge and
every charge thereaer.
Using Lithium-Ion technology, the Collar Receiver only
requires a 2 hour charge.
It is not harmful to let the unit charge for more
than 2 hours.
CHARGING CRADLE INDICATOR LIGHT
OPERATIONAL MODE LIGHT COLOUR LIGHT FUNCTION
No Collar Receiver on the Charging Cradle
but charger is connected
Green Light is solid in colour
Unit is charging Red Light is solid in colour while charging
Unit is fully charged (Collar Receiver on
Charging Cradle)
Green Light flashes once per second once the
battery is completely charged
TO TURN THE COLLAR RECEIVER ON
Press and release the On/Off Button. The Collar Receiver Indicator Light will come on and the Collar
Receiver will beep 1 - 3 times depending on what static stimulation range is chosen. The default is 2 (medium).
TO TURN THE COLLAR RECEIVER OFF
Press and release the On/Off Button. The Receiver Indicator
Light will come on solid (red) and the Collar Receiver will beep
continuously for 2 seconds.
To extend the life between charging cycles, turn the Collar
Receiver off when it is not in use.
NOTE: Approximate battery life between charges is 40 to 60
hours, depending on frequency of use.
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RECEIVER INDICATOR LIGHT
OPERATIONAL
MODE
LIGHT
COLOUR
BATTERY
STATUS
LIGHT FUNCTION SPEAKER
FUNCTION
VIBRATION
Unit is turned on via
On/Off Button
Unit is turned on via
On/Off Button
Green
Red
Good
Low
Light is solid in colour
during beep sequence
Light is solid in colour
during beep sequence
Beeps 1-3 times
depending on static
stimulation range
setting (2 is the
default). Please
see page 11.
N/A
Unit is turned off via
On/Off Button
Red N/A Light is solid in colour
during beep sequence
Beeps continuously
for 2 seconds
N/A
Unit is on Green Good Light flashes every
2 seconds
N/A N/A
Unit is on Red Low Light flashes every
2 seconds
N/A N/A
Unit is delivering
continuous static
stimulation
Red N/A Light is solid in colour
for as long as button
is pressed (up to 10
seconds)
N/A N/A
Unit is delivering
momentary (nick)
static stimulation
Red N/A Light will quickly flash
once no matter how long
button is pressed
N/A N/A
Unit is delivering
tone stimulation
Off N/A N/A Unit will beep for
as long as button is
pressed (up to
10 seconds)
N/A
Unit is delivering
vibration stimulation
Off N/A N/A N/A Unit will
vibrate for as
long as button
is pressed (up
to 10 seconds)
Unit is changing
static stimulation
range
Orange N/A Light flashes 1-3 times
depending on desired
static stimulation range.
Beeps 1-3 times
depending on static
stimulation range
setting (2 is the
default). Please
see page 11.
N/A
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
• This device contains Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries; never incinerate, puncture, deform, short-circuit,
or charge with an inappropriate charger. Fire, explosion, property damage, or bodily harm may occur
if this warning is not followed.
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of spent batteries according to
the regulations in your area.
• Batteries should never be removed from the battery compartment for charging.
• Risk of explosion if batteries are charged in areas with high temperature (38° C / 100° F+).
• The rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) batteries are not memory sensitive, do not require depletion
before charging, and cannot be over charged.
• The batteries come partially charged from the factory, but will require a full charge before the first use.
• When storing the unit for long periods, remember to regularly give batteries a full charge.
This should be done once every 3 to 4 months.
• Y
ou should expect hundreds of recharge cycles from your batteries. However, all rechargeable batteries
lose capacity over time relative to the number of recharge cycles they experience. This is normal. If your
operating time drops to half of the original life, contact the Customer Care Centre to purchase a new battery.
• The batteries should last for a period of 3-5 years. When a battery needs replacement, you can order a
new pack by calling our Customer Care Centre. For a listing of telephone numbers in your area, visit our
website at www.sportdog.com. Please do not open the Collar Receiver or Remote Transmitter until you
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STEP :: 03
FIT THE COLLAR RECEIVER
IMPORTANT: The proper fit and placement of the Collar Receiver is important for effective training. The
Contact Points must have direct contact with your dog’s skin.
Please see page 3 for Important Safety Information.
To ensure a proper fit, follow these steps:
1.
With your dog standing (3A), center the
Collar Receiver so the Contact Points are
underneath your dog’s neck, touching the
skin (3B). If your dog has a long or thick
coat, you have two options to ensure
consistent contact: either trim the hair
around the Contact Points or switch to the
longer Contact Points included with your system.
• 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.
• 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.
2. The Collar Receiver should fit snugly, yet loose enough to allow one finger
to fit between the strap and your dog’s neck (3C).
3. Allow your dog to wear the collar for several minutes, and then recheck the
fit. Check the fit again as your dog becomes more comfortable wearing the
Collar Receiver.
STEP :: 04
FIND THE BEST INTENSITY LEVEL FOR YOUR DOG
The SportTrainer® SD-1825E Remote Trainer has multiple intensity levels. This allows you to choose the static
stimulation that is best for your dog.
NOTE: Always start at the lowest level and work your way up.
For training efficiency, it is important to find the right intensity level for your dog. This is called the “Recognition
Level”, and is the level at which your dog looks around in curiosity or flicks his ears.
TO FIND YOUR DOG’S RECOGNITION LEVEL
NOTE: Every dog is different and you cannot predict where your dog’s Recognition Level will be. Watch closely for
any slight change in behaviour that demonstrates your dog is feeling the static stimulation.
1. With the Collar Receiver turned on and properly fitted to your dog, set the Remote Transmitter’s Intensity
Dial at Level 1 and press the Continuous Static Stimulation Button for 1 to 2 seconds.
2. If your dog shows no reaction to Level 1, go to Level 2 and repeat the process.
3. YOUR DOG SHOULD NOT VOCALIZE OR PANIC WHEN RECEIVING STATIC STIMULATION. IF THIS
HAPPENS, THE STATIC STIMULATION LEVEL IS TOO HIGH AND YOU NEED TO GO BACK TO THE
PREVIOUS LEVEL AND REPEAT THE PROCESS.
3A 3B
3C