Petsafe Big Dog Remote Trainer User Manual

Remote Trainer

operating and training guide

Big Dog Model Number

PDT00-13411

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING

Little Dog Model Number

PDT00-13410

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.

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 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.

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.

Safety during on-leash training. It is vitally important that you and your dog remain

safe while learning during on-leash training. Your dog should be on a strong leash, long enough for him to attempt to chase an object, but short enough for him not to reach a road or other unsafe area. You must also be physically strong enough to restrain your dog when he tries to chase.

Risk of skin damage. 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. 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; 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.

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• 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.

The PetSafe dog to a veterinarian before using the collar if he is not in good health.

Remote Trainer must be used only on healthy dogs. We recommend that you take your

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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Frequently Asked Questions ..............................................................................................23

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 24

Test Light Instructions ........................................................................................................... 24

Customer Care International ................................................................................................. 25

Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability ................................................................................ 25

FCC ....................................................................................................................................... 26

Perchlorate Battery ................................................................................................................26

Components

Table of Contents

Components ............................................................................................................................ 5

Other Items You May Need ..................................................................................................... 5

How the System Works ........................................................................................................... 6

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

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

Operating Guide .................................................................................................................... 9

Prepare the Remote Transmitter .......................................................................................... 9

Prepare the Receiver Collar ............................................................................................... 11

Fit the Receiver Collar........................................................................................................ 12

To Pair the Remote Transmitter and Receiver Collar ......................................................... 14

Training Guide ...................................................................................................................... 15

General Tips ....................................................................................................................... 15

Teaching Your Pet the Positive Tone .................................................................................. 15

Find the Best Stimulation Level for Your Pet ..................................................................... 16

Remote

Transmitter

+2 Boost ............................................................................................................................ 16

Teaching Basic Obedience ................................................................................................ 17

The “Sit” Command ....................................................................................................... 17

The “Come” Command .................................................................................................. 17

The “Stay” Command .................................................................................................... 18

Eliminating Unwanted Behavior ......................................................................................... 19

Jumping Up .................................................................................................................... 19

Digging ........................................................................................................................... 20

Chasing ......................................................................................................................... 21

Other Items You May Need

•Small Phillips screwdriver

•Pliers

•Scissors

•Lighter

•Non-metallic collar and 10-foot leash

Trash Raiding ................................................................................................................. 22

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PDT00-13410 Little Dog

Receiver Collar

Wrist Strap

Test Light

Tool

PDT00-13411 Big Dog

Receiver Collar

3-volt

Lithium Batteries (CR2032)

Operating and Training Guide

How the System Works

Now you can experience the difference a Remote Trainer can make. Spend less time training and more time enjoying your dog. The PetSafe exactly what level of stimulation you are using.

The Remote Trainer assists you in controlling your pet without a leash in a range of up to 100 yards. At the push of a button, your remote sends a signal activating your dog’s Receiver Collar. He receives a safe but annoying stimulation. He’ll quickly learn the association between his behavior and your correction; in no time, you’ll have a better-behaved pet. The PetSafe and effective for both small and large dog breeds.

Using the Remote Trainer consistently and correctly, any basic obedience commands can be taught and many misbehaviors that your pet exhibits can be corrected.

Important: The Remote Trainer has a range up to 100 yards. Hold the Remote Transmitter in a horizontal position away from your body to achieve optimum range. Terrain, weather, vegetation, transmission from other radio devices, and other factors will affect the maximum range.

Remote Trainer is easy to use with an advanced digital display that tells you

Remote Trainers have been proven safe, comfortable,

Features

•Range up to 100 yards

•16 levels of stimulation (8 low levels and 8 high levels) and a “+2 Boost” button that instantly increases

the current Stimulation Level by 2 when pressed (will not exceed the 8 High Stimulation Level)

•Tone only button

•Easy to read Digital Display on Transmitter displays current Stimulation Level and battery status

•Waterproof Receiver Collar

Key Definitions

Remote Transmitter: Transmits the signal to the Receiver Collar. Tone Only Button (Green): Sends an audible tone to the collar. No stimulation is delivered.

Stimulation Only Button (Yellow): Delivers stimulation

through the Contact Points on the Receiver Collar at the level shown on the Digital Display. When held down for

Tone Button (green)

Stimulation Button (yellow)

Stim Down Button

Digital Display

LED Indicator Light

+2 Boost Button

Stim Up Button

12 consecutive seconds, the Transmitter will “time-out”, and you must release and press the button again before additional stimulation can be delivered. +2 Boost Button (Red): When pressed, instantly adds a boost of 2 levels above current Stimulation Level. Can not exceed the 8 High Stimulation Level.

Stim Down Button (-): Decreases Stimulation Level by 1. Stim Up Button (+): Increases Stimulation Level by 1. Digital Display: Indicates Stimulation Level, pairing mode and battery status. See Prepare the Remote

Transmitter section for more details.

Transmitter LED Indicator Light: 3 colors indicate which function the Transmitter is currently performing.

Green LED: Indicates tone is being transmitted. Red LED: Indicates stimulation is being transmitted. Also indicates low battery. Orange LED: Indicates pairing command is being transmitted.

Belt Clip

Battery Cover

Wrist Strap Loop

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Receiver Collar: Delivers stimulation or tone on a signal from the Remote Transmitter. It is waterproof. Antenna:

antenna is not necessary for the Big Dog Receiver Collar to receive the signal.

On/Off Button: Momentarily pressing and holding this button turns the Receiver Collar on and off. Contact Points: Deliver stimulation to your pet from the Remote Transmitter. Receiver Indicator Light: Indicates that a button is pressed and also serves as a low-battery indicator.

On Little Dog Receiver Collar only

Red LED: Indicates low battery and when static stimulation button is pressed. Green LED: Indicates good battery and when tone button is pressed. Also indicates when pairing

mode is complete.

Little Dog Receiver Collar PDT00-13410

Antenna

Receiver

Indicator

Light

ON/OFF

Button

, receives the signal that is emitted from the transmitter. An

Big Dog Receiver Collar PDT00-13411

Receiver Indicator

Light

Contact

Points

ON/OFF

Button

Contact

Points

Battery Lid

Operating Guide

Step

Prepare the Remote Transmitter

To Insert and Remove the Battery

1. To remove, use the Test Light Tool or a coin and turn the battery cover counter-clockwise until the

right triangle aligns with the unlock symbol on the Transmitter housing (1A).

2. Install two (2), 3-volt (CR2032) batteries positive (+) side up (1B).

3. To replace the battery cover, align the right triangle with the unlock symbol, press down and turn clockwise (1C) so that the right triangle aligns with the lock symbol on the Transmitter housing.

1C1A

To verify the batteries are inserted correctly

1. Press any button on the Remote Transmitter.

2. The Digital Display should activate showing the current correction level.

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

4. If the Digital Display still does not activate, contact the Customer Care Center.

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.

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