Petsafe Big Dog Spray Bark ControlCollar Operating Manual
PetSafe
®
Big Dog
Spray Bark Control
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 (US), 1-800-457-3911 (Canada) or visit
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Table of Contents
Components ...............................................................................................3
Features ......................................................................................................3
How the PetSafe® Spray Bark Control Collar Works ......................................4
Key Definitions ...........................................................................................4
Fit the Bark Control Collar ..........................................................................5
Ensure a Proper Spray Pattern .....................................................................6
To Insert and Remove the Battery ................................................................6
Modes of Operation ....................................................................................7
To Fill and Refill the Spray ..........................................................................7
What to Expect During Use of the Bark Control Collar ................................8
Regular Maintenance ..................................................................................8
Accessories .................................................................................................9
Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................9
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................10
Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability ....................................................11
FCC ........................................................................................................11
Product Warranty ......................................................................................12
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“In a Tuskegee University study of adult shelter dogs wearing the PetSafe Spray Bark Control
Collar for six 30-minute sessions over two weeks, we detected no long-term adverse effects, and
all dogs dramatically reduced their barking by the second day.”
Dr. Janet Steiss and Dr. Caroline B. Schaffer
Tuskegee University
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Components
PetSafe® Big Dog
Spray Bark Control Collar
Lemon Spray
(RFA-164)
Operating Guide
PetSafe Big Dog
®
Spray Bark Control
Collar
Oper
ating Guide
Please read this entire guide before beginning.
Battery
(PetSafe
®
RFA-18)
Features
• Patented Perfect Bark™ detection ensures your dog’s bark is the only sound
that will cause the correction
• Adjustable collar for neck sizes up to 28" with the QuickFit™ Buckle
• For dogs 40+ pounds
• All-natural lemon scent is safe and effective
• Waterproof
• Good/Low battery indicator
• 40 sprays per rell
• Low spray indicator
• On/Off button
• Lifetime Limited Warranty
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How the PetSafe® Big Dog Spray Bark
Control Collar Works
The PetSafe® Big Dog Spray Bark Control Collar senses your dog’s barking. A unique,
patented sensor uses both vibration of the vocal chords and sound sensors (dualdetection) to discriminate each bark from other external noises. As he barks, he receives
a safe but annoying burst of lemon-scented spray. He’ll quickly learn the association
with this stimulation and stop the unwanted behavior. The PetSafe® Big Dog Spray Bark
Control Collar is proven effective in stopping barking when it is worn.
Important:
• DO NOT attach a leash to the Bark Control Collar. You may put
a separate non-metallic collar on your dog’s neck and attach a
leash. Note: Be sure the extra collar does not interfere with the
Sensor Probe.
• Your dog may wear a harness for attaching a leash
and/or tags while using the Bark Control Collar.
• 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 burst of spray.
• Never leave the Bark Control Collar on for more than 8 consecutive hours.
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Key Definitions
Spray Nozzle: Where the
spray ejects when your dog’s
bark is detected.
Sound Activated Sensor:
Detects the sound of your
dog’s bark.
Refill Port: Where the spray
is refilled.
Yellow LED: Low spray
indicator.
Sound
Activated Sensor
Refill Port
Spray Nozzle
On/Off Button
Tw o Color LED
Yellow LED
Sensor Probe
Two Color LED: Shows good or low battery.
On/Off Button: Turns the collar on and off, and resets the spray counter.
Sensor Probe: Detects the vibrations of your dog’s bark.
Note: The Sensor Probe is not adjustable.
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Fit the Bark Control Collar
Important: The proper t 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.
3. Place the Bark Control Collar high on your dog’s neck close
to the ears. Center the Sensor Probe underneath your dog’s
neck, touching the skin. Make sure the PetSafe® logo in the
front of the unit is upright. Note: It is sometimes necessary to trim
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the hair around the Sensor Probe to make sure that contact is consistent.
4. The PetSafe QuickFit™ Collar is designed so you can
quickly attach and remove the Bark Control Collar
from your dog while maintaining the desired fit (A).
a. With the Snap Buckle fastened, thread the collar
through the Metal Buckle (B).
b. Slide the excess collar through the “C” Loop on top of the Snap
Buckle. This will hold the collar in place.
c. Once the collar fit is determined, simply use the Snap Buckle to
remove and replace the collar (C).
5. The Bark Control Collar should fit snugly, yet loose enough to
allow one finger to fit under the strap. 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 (D).
6. Trim the collar as follows:
a. Mark the desired length of the collar with a pen. Allow for
growth if your dog is young
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B
or grows a thick winter coat.
b. Remove the Bark Control
Collar from your dog and
cut off excess.
Important: The Bark Control
Collar should not be worn for
more than 8 hours out of every
24-hour period.
C
D
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