Guardian GDT11-13926 Operating Manual

Ultrasonic Bark

control collar

operating guide

manuel d’utilisation

manual de funcionamiento

Model Number

Numéro de modèle Número de modelo

GDT11-13926

Please read this entire guide before beginning.

Veuillez lire ce manuel en entier avant de commencer.

Por favor, lea detenidamente este manual antes de empezar.

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 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.

Risk of explosion. Do not short circuit, mix old and new batteries,

disposed, they must be protected from shorting. Dispose of used batteries properly.

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 certiﬁed trainer.

All pets within hearing range will be affected by the ultrasonic tone.

Most humans cannot hear the ultrasonic tone, however, precautions should be taken when preparing the Guardian

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dispose of in ﬁre, or expose to water. When batteries are stored or

Not for use with aggressive dogs. Do not use this Product if your dog is aggressive, or if your dog is prone to aggressive behavior. Aggressive dogs

This device is intended for use only with dogs. Never attempt to use it for any purpose not described in this manual.

Ultrasonic Bark Control Collar for use.

Risk of skin damage. Please read and follow the instructions in this

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 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.

When using a separate collar for a lead, don’t put pressure on the electronic collar.

Wash the dog’s neck area 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 comfortable and safe. 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 neck area. If redness or sores are found, discontinue use until the skin has fully healed.

The Guardian® Ultrasonic Bark Control Collar must be used only on healthy dogs. We recommend that you take your dog to a veterinarian before use if he is not in good health.

The Bark Control Collar is not a toy. Keep it away from the reach of children. Use it only for its bark stopping purpose.

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manual. Proper ﬁt of the collar is important. A collar worn for too long or

Thank you for choosing Guardian® by PetSafe® brand. You and your pet deserve a companionship that includes memorable moments and a shared understanding together. Our products and training tools promote a lifestyle of protection, teaching, and love — essentials that inﬂuence memories for a lifetime. If you have any questions about our products or training your pet, please visit our website at www.guardianpet.net or contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677.

To get the most protection out of your warranty, please register your product within 30 days at www.guardianpet.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 Center, we will be able to help you faster. Most importantly, Guardian or sell your valuable information to anyone. Complete warranty information is available online at www.guardianpet.net.

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Table of Contents

Components ................................................................................................................6

Features .......................................................................................................................6

How the Guardian® Ultrasonic Bark Control Works ....................................................6

Key Deﬁnitions ............................................................................................................. 7

Fit the Bark Control Collar ...........................................................................................7

To Insert and Remove the Batteries ..........................................................................10

What to Expect During Use of the Bark Control Collar .............................................12

Tips and Maintenance ...............................................................................................13

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Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting

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Customer Care International ......................................................................................16

Battery Disposal ......................................................................................................... 17

Perchlorate Battery ....................................................................................................17

Compliance ................................................................................................................ 17

Warranty .....................................................................................................................18

Français Español

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Components

Guardian

Ultras onic Bar k

Control Collar

3-volt

Lithium Batteries (CR2032)

Operating Guide

Features

Uses ultrasonic sound to deter nuisance barking

Low battery indicator

Light weight and comfortable

How the Guardian® Ultrasonic Bark Control Works

The Guardian® Ultrasonic Bark Control Collar effectively deters barking when it is worn. When the microphone picks up the sound of your dog's bark, the unit emits an ultrasonic tone that can be heard by your dog, but is silent to most humans. Startled by the high-pitched tone, the dog should stop barking, as it will associate its bark with this unpleasant noise.

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Key Definitions

Microphone: Detects barking. Two Color LED: Lights whenever

Ultrasonic Bark Control is activated. Also blinks to show low battery status.

Speaker: Produces the ultrasonic tone. Battery Tray: Used to hold the 3-volt

lithium CR2032 batteries. On/Off Switch: Turns the Ultrasonic Bark Control Collar on ( | ) and off ( O ).

Speaker

On/Off Switch

Two Color LED

Microphone

Battery Tray

Fit the Bark Control Collar

Important: The proper ﬁt and placement of your Bark Control Collar is important for effective operation.

To assure a proper ﬁt, please follow these steps:

1. Make sure that the Bark Control Collar is turned off.

2. Start with your dog standing comfortably (A).

3. Place the Bark Control Collar on your dog’s neck close to the ears. Center the Ultrasonic Bark Control

Collar underneath your dog’s neck with the On/Off Switch facing upward (B).

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4. Check the tightness of the Bark Control Collar by inserting one ﬁnger between the collar and the back

of the dog’s neck (C). The ﬁt should be snug but not constricting.

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.

The Bark Control Collar should not be worn for more than 12 hours out of every 24-hour period. Leaving the collar on too long could lead to skin irritation. Please refer to page 2 for additional information.

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To Re-Thread the Collar

Slide Buckle

Ridges

The slide buckle prevents the collar from becoming loose around your pet’s neck.

The ridges must be facing up; the collar will slip if it is not properly threaded.

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To Insert and Remove the Batteries

Note: Do not install the batteries while the Bark Control Collar is on your dog.

1. Loosen or remove the collar from the Ultrasonic Bark unit.

2. Remove the screw from the back of the unit using a small Phillips screwdriver (A).

3. Slide the battery tray out (B).

4. Install two (2), 3-volt (CR2032) batteries positive (+) side up (C).

5. Slide the battery tray back in place (D) and secure with the screw on the back of the unit (E).

To Verify the Batteries are Inserted Correctly

1. Slide the On/Off Switch to ON ( | ).

2. The LED should ﬂash green once.

3. If the LED doesn’t ﬂash, you may have inserted the batteries backwards. Try taking them out and turning them over, ensuring that the (+) side is up.

4. If the LED still does not ﬂash, contact the Customer Care Center.

Replacement batteries (3-volt, CR2032) can be found at many retailers. Contact the Customer Care Center or visit our website at www.guardianpet.net for a list of common retailers.

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Risk of explosion if 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, they must be protected from shorting. Dispose of used batteries properly.

Battery Life

Average battery life is 1-3 months, depending on how often your dog barks. However, due to your dog’s learning process, your ﬁrst batteries may not last as long as replacement batteries. To conserve battery life, turn off when not in use.

Function and Response Table

Function LED Light Response

Unit is on Green LED Light ﬂashes once Emitting ultrasonic tone Red LED Light on Low battery condition Red LED Light ﬂashes 3 times every 5 seconds

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What to Expect During Use of the Bark Control Collar

Important: Do not leave your dog alone the ﬁrst few times he receives a correction.

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 ultrasonic correction from the Bark Control 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 ultrasonic corrections. The small minority of dogs that have this reaction will only have it the ﬁrst time they wear the Bark Control Collar.

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. Note: All pets in

hearing range will be affected by the ultrasonic tone.

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Tips and Maintenance

Before playing with your dog, turn the unit off and remove the Bark Control Collar. The activity may cause your dog to bark, which could lead to him associating the play with the correction.

Turn OFF the device while not in use.

The Guardian® Ultrasonic Bark Control Collar should only be used with pets that 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.

Do not leave your device unattended where your dog could accidentally damage it through chewing.

Do not attempt to repair the device yourself. This will invalidate the warranty and make repairs more difﬁcult.

Clean your dog’s hair weekly with a washcloth and a mild hand soap. Rinse and dry your dog’s neck thoroughly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ultrasonic Bark Control Collar effective on all dogs?

Will another dog’s bark set off the Bark Control Collar?

I have more than one dog, but only one dog with a barking problem. I keep both dogs together. Will the ultrasonic correction affect the other dog?

Can a dog become desensitized to the ultrasonic tone?

Can humans hear the ultrasonic tone?

Can I add the bark control unit to an existing collar?

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The product may not work on deaf or hearing impaired dogs.

Yes. The device can detect another dogs barking.

Yes, when the dog barks the ultrasonic tone emits and can be detected up to 8 feet from the collar.

There are some situations where dogs become desensitized. To avoid this, only use the Ultrasonic Bark Control Collar during periods of unwanted barking.

The ultrasonic tone cannot be heard by most humans. Occasionally the speaker may vibrate which can make a sound.

Yes. A collar is included, however, it will ﬁt on other collars up to ¾" wide.

Troubleshooting

My dog is barking but the LED is not ﬂashing on the collar.

This Product is offered to you conditioned upon your acceptance without modiﬁcation of the terms, conditions and notices contained herein. Usage of this product implies acceptance of all such terms, conditions, and notices.

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 Guardian 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 your veterinarian or certiﬁed trainer prior to use. Proper use includes, without limitation, reviewing the entire Operating Guide and any speciﬁc Caution statements.

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Ensure that the batteries are properly installed.

Replace the batteries.

If the LED light is still not ﬂashing, contact the Customer Care Center.

Ultrasonic Bark Control Works” in this Operating Guide).

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.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Radio Systems

Corporation be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of this Product. Buyer assumes all risks and liability from the use of this Product.

Modification of Terms and Conditions

Radio Systems

Corporation reserves the right to change the terms, conditions and notices

under which this Product is offered.

Customer Care International

USA & Canada - Tel: 800-732-2677 Monday - Friday 8 AM - 8 PM / Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM

Australia - Tel: 1800 786 608 Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5 PM

New Zealand - Tel: 0800 543 054 Monday - Friday 10:30 AM - 7 PM

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Battery Disposal

This device operates on 2 (CR2032) 3-volt lithium manganese batteries; replace only with equivalent batteries. Separate collection of spent batteries is required in many regions; check the regulations in your area before discarding spent batteries. At the end of the product life, please contact our Customer Care Center to receive instructions on proper disposal of the unit. Please do not dispose of the unit in household or municipal waste. For a listing of Customer Care Center telephone numbers in your area, visit our website at www.guardianpet.net.

Perchlorate Battery

Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the EU Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low Voltage Directive. Unauthorized changes or modiﬁcations to the equipment that are not approved by Radio Systems Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment, and void the warranty.

This product is in compliance with the provisions of the EMC and LV directives. The Declaration of Conformity can be found at: www.petsafe.net/customercare/eu_docs.php.

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