SportDOG YARD TRAINER 300 Installation guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COMPONENTS...............................................................................................................................3
HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS ............................................................................................................3
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................................3
KEY DEFINITIONS ..........................................................................................................................4
PREPARE THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER .........................................................................................5
PREPARE THE COLLAR RECEIVER..................................................................................................6
FIT THE COLLAR RECEIVER............................................................................................................8
FIND THE BEST INTENSITY LEVEL FOR YOUR DOG........................................................................8
CHANGING STATIC STIMULATION RANGES....................................................................................9
MATCH THE COLLAR RECEIVER AND REMOTE TRANSMITTER .................................................... 10
BASIC TRAINING WITH PRO TRAINER CHARLIE JURNEY............................................................. 10
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS................................................................................................ 18
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................... 19
TEST LIGHT INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................20
COMPLIANCE...............................................................................................................................20
BATTERY...................................................................................................................................... 21
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COMPONENTS
THE YARDTRAINER 300 CONTAINS:
• Remote Transmitter
• Collar Receiver
• Charge Cable
• Long Contact Points
• Lanyard
• Test Light Tool
HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS
The SportDOG® Brand YardTrainer 300 has been proven safe, comfortable, and effective for dogs
over 8 pounds. Consistent, correct use of this product allows you to reinforce commands and
correct misbehavior from up to 300 yards. 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 Brand products, this model features
adjustable static stimulation levels so you can tailor the static stimulation level to your dog’s
temperament, eliminating the risk of over-correction.
IMPORTANT: THE YARDTRAINER 300 HAS A RANGE UP TO 300 YARDS. 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 OVER YOUR HEAD. TERRAIN, WEATHER, VEGETATION,
TRANSMISSION FROM OTHER RADIO DEVICES, AND OTHER FACTORS WILL AFFECT THE
MAXIMUM RANGE.
ACCESSORIES
To purchase additional accessories for your SportDOG Brand product visit our website at
www.sportdog.com or contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144.

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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 25 feet.
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.
UPPER BUTTON: This button is factory-set to deliver
continuous static stimulation, or vibration stimulation if
Intensity Dial is set to V/T.
LOWER BUTTON: This button is factory-set to deliver
momentary static stimulation, or vibration stimulation if
Intensity Dial is set to V/T.
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.
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. After 10 seconds the stimulation will “time out” and the Transmitter button needs to be released
and then pressed again before additional 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.*
VIBRATION: The Collar Receiver will vibrate when a Vibration button is pressed, up to a maximum of 10
seconds.*
*Tone and Vibration come preset and are not adjustable.
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 25 feet.
RECEIVER INDICATOR LIGHT: Indicates when the Collar
Receiver has been turned on or off, serves as a low-
battery indicator, and also indicates when a continuous or
momentary static stimulation button is pressed.
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.
TRANSMITTER
INDICATOR LIGHT
TRANSMITTER
ANTENNA
INTENSITY DIAL
UPPER
BUTTON
LOWER
BUTTON
CHARGING
JACK
ON/OFF
BUTTON
RECEIVER
INDICATOR LIGHT
SIDE
BUTTON
CONTACT POINTS

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STEP::01
PREPARE THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER
Before using the YardTrainer 300 for the first time, be sure to charge the unit by following the steps
described in pages 5-6.
Your YardTrainer contains a rechargeable battery pack.
When the unit indicates the battery is low (red light indicator)
it is time to recharge the unit.
CHARGE THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER
1. Lift the rubber cover protecting the Charging Jack.
2. Connect the corresponding charge connector to
the Charging Jack.
3. Plug the USB Adaptor into a power source.
4. Charge the Remote Transmitter for 2 hours for
the first charge and every charge thereafter.
5. When charging is complete, replace the rubber cover.
Using Li-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.
NOTE: Approximate battery life between charges is
50 to 70 hours, depending on frequency of use.
CHARGE
CONNECTOR
PLACED IN
THE REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
CHARGING JACK
TRANSMITTER INDICATOR LIGHT
OPERATIONAL MODE LIGHT COLOR BATTERY STATUS LIGHT FUNCTION
Continuous static, tone,
or vibration stimulation
button pressed
Green Good Solid in color while button is pressed
Red Low
Momentary static
stimulation button pressed Green Good Flashes once and turns off
Red Low
Unit is charging Green Low Solid in color while on the charger
Unit is fully charged
(charger still connected) Green Good Flashes once per second once the battery is completely charged

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PREPARE THE COLLAR RECEIVER
CHARGE THE COLLAR RECEIVER
1. Lift the rubber cover protecting the Charging Jack.
2. Connect one of the charge connectors to the Charging Jack.
3. Plug the USB Adapter into a power source.
4. Charge the Collar Receiver for 2 hours during the
first charge, and every charge thereafter. Remove
the charge connector once charged and secure the
rubber cover fully to ensure debris does not enter
the Charging Jack.
Using Li-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.
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 1-2 times depending on what stimulation range is chosen (page 9).
The default is 2 (medium).
TO TURN THE COLLAR RECEIVER OFF
Press and release the On/Off Button when the Receiver Indicator Light comes on solid red and the
Collar Receiver beeps 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 50-70 hours, depending on frequency of use.
ON/OFF BUTTON

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RECEIVER INDICATOR LIGHT
OPERATIONAL
MODE
LIGHT
COLOR
BATTERY
STATUS LIGHT FUNCTION SPEAKER FUNCTION VIBRATION
Unit is turned on
via On/Off Button Green Good Light is solid in color during beep sequence Beeps 1-2 times depending on static
stimulation range
setting (2 is the
default setting), see
page 9
N/A
Red Low
Unit is turned off
via On/Off Button Red N/A Light is solid in color during beep sequence Beeps continuously for 2seconds N/A
Unit is on Green Good Light flashes every
2seconds N/A N/A
Red Low
Unit is delivering
continuous static
stimulation
Red N/A Light is solid in color
for as long as button
is pressed (up to
10seconds)
N/A N/A
Unit is delivering
momentary static
stimulation
Red N/A Light will quickly
flash once, no matter
how long the 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
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 charging Green Low Light is solid in color
while charging N/A N/A
Unit is fully
charged (charger
stillconnected)
Green Good Light flashes once
per second once the
battery is completely
charged
N/A N/A

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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.
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.
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. You should avoid leaving the collar on your dog for more
than 12 hours per day.
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FIND THE BEST INTENSITY LEVEL FOR YOUR DOG
Your SportDOG® Brand system has multiple intensity levels. This allows you to choose the static
stimulation level that is best for your dog. For training efficiency, it is important to find the right
intensity level for your dog. This is called the Recognition Level, at which your dog looks around in
curiosity, or flicks his ears.
NOTE: Always start at the lowest level and work your way up.
3A 3B
3C

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FINDING 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 behavior 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.
4. Once you find your dog’s Recognition Level, this is the level you should use when you begin a
training exercise.
5. If you have progressed to the highest static stimulation level while searching for your dog’s
Recognition Level and your dog continues to show no response, check to see if the Collar
Receiver is snug against your dog’s neck. Then go back to Intensity Level 1 and repeat the
process. If your dog still does not indicate he is feeling the static stimulation, you have two
options: you may either have to trim the hair beneath the Contact Points, or switch to the longer
Contact Points included in your system.
If after completing all of these steps your dog still does not indicate he is feeling the static
stimulation, please contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144.
CHANGING STATIC STIMULATION RANGES
Your SportDOG® Brand Collar Receiver comes with 2 static stimulation ranges (low and medium).
There are 7 static stimulation levels within each range, with 1 being the lowest and 7 being the
highest. The default range setting is 2.
To change the range of static stimulation, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the Collar Receiver is off.
2. Then turn the unit on by pressing and releasing the On/Off button.
3. After the Indicator Light turns off and within 5 seconds, press and hold the On/Off button for 3
seconds.
4. The Collar Receiver will then beep and the Indicator Light will flash orange as indicated by the chart
below. Continue to hold the button until the number of beeps/orange flashes equals the desired
stimulation range shown.
5. Release the button once the desired range is selected; the Collar Receiver will turn off.
6. Turn the unit back on. It will then beep according to the static stimulation range selected in Step 4.
BEEPS STATIC STIMULATION RANGE DOG TEMPERAMENT
1 beep Low Mild
2 beeps Medium Moderate

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BASIC TRAINING
BEFORE TRAINING YOUR DOG WITH THIS PRODUCT
You will have the most success using this Remote Trainer if you always remember to teach a
command before trying to reinforce the command with a Remote Trainer. We recommend that
you read the following Basic Training instructions before training with this Remote Trainer. Your
training will be easier and proceed faster if you follow the guidelines in this teaching assistant.
BASIC TRAINING WITH PRO TRAINER CHARLIE JURNEY
TRAINING YOUR DOG TO PERFORM OBEDIENCE COMMANDS ON A LEASH
It is mandatory that you control your dog’s actions during every training session. Initially,
controlling your dog during obedience training sessions is accomplished in two ways: 1) the leash
and 2) the tone of your voice. While on the leash, your dog does not have an opportunity to escape
through the instinctive mechanisms all canines possess. Bolting, biting, and quitting are no longer
options. Your tone of voice will later take the place of the leash. Later the e-collar will replace both
and you will be able to put the leash away until you train your next dog.
Your dog should always work for you because you are the most important relationship in its life,
and pleasing you should be at the top of its priority list. The positive reward any dog appreciates
most from a trainer is a thank you in the form of a loving shoulder stroke, affectionate eye contact,
and a sincere “good dog.” If your dog does not light up on any of those three, you need to reevaluate
your relationship. Each command should be followed with a positive reward of some fashion when
your dog follows your lead.
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MATCH THE COLLAR RECEIVER AND REMOTE TRANSMITTER
To match the Collar Receiver to work with a new Remote Transmitter or to match a new Collar
Receiver to work with your existing Remote Transmitter:
1. Turn off the Collar Receiver.
2. Press and hold the On/Off Button. The Receiver Indicator Light will come on, then turn off after 4-5
seconds. If the On/Off Button is released too early, the Receiver Indicator Light will begin flashing as
normal. If this occurs, start over from Step 1.
3. After the Receiver Indicator Light has turned off, release the On/Off Button.
4. Press and hold the Upper Button on the Remote Transmitter until the Receiver Indicator Light flashes
5 times. Once the Receiver Indicator Light has flashed 5 times, the Collar Receiver has been matched
and will begin flashing as normal. If the Receiver Indicator Light does not flash 5 times,startover
from Step 1.