Petsafe Elite Big Dog Bark Control User Manual
Elite Bark Control
operating and training guide
Little Dog Model Number
PBC00-12726
Big Dog Model Number
PBC00-12725
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING
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, dispose
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.
on the pet’s neck may cause skin damage. Ranging from redness to pressure ulcers; this
condition is commonly known as bed sores.
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Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day.
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When possible reposition the collar on the pet’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.
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Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this manual.
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Never connect a lead to the electronic collar; it will cause excessive pressure on the contacts.
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When using a separate collar for a lead, don’t put pressure on the electronic collar.
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Wash the dog’s neck area and the contacts of the collar weekly with a damp cloth.
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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.
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If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
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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.
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you take your dog to a veterinarian before using the collar if he is not in good health.
The Elite Bark Control Collar is not a toy. Keep it away from the reach of children. Use it only for
its bark stopping purpose.
of in fire, or expose to water. When batteries are stored or disposed, they
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
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
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Elite Bark Control Collar must be used only on healthy dogs. We recommend that
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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.petsafe.net or
contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677.
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the product’s full warranty and should you ever need to call the Customer Care
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will never
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Table of Contents
Components ................................................................................................................. 4
Features ........................................................................................................................ 4
How the System Works ................................................................................................ 4
Key Definitions ............................................................................................................. 5
Fit the Bark Control Collar ............................................................................................ 5
ON/OFF Battery Module .............................................................................................. 6
To Insert and Remove the Battery ................................................................................ 6
Modes of Operation ..................................................................................................... 7
What to Expect During Use of the Bark Control Collar ................................................ 7
Accessories .................................................................................................................. 8
Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................... 9
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 9
Customer Care International ........................................................................................ 9
Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability ..................................................................... 10
Battery Disposal ......................................................................................................... 10
FCC ............................................................................................................................ 11
Perchlorate Battery ..................................................................................................... 11
“In a Tuskegee University study of adult shelter dogs wearing the PetSafe® 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
Elite Big Dog
Bark Control Collar
Battery
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(PetSafe
RFA-188)
Elite Little Dog
Bark Control Collar
Operating Guide
Features
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Patented Perfect Bark™ technology ensures your dog’s bark is the only sound that will cause
the correction
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Automatic Correction Level adjustment called Temperament Learning
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Ten levels of correction
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Durable, waterproof Receiver Collar
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Two color LED for good/low battery indicators
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On/Off position for longer battery life
How the System Works
The PetSafe® Elite Bark Control Collar has two primary features designed to shorten the training
phase and promote good behavior.
First, the Bark Control Collar has a unique patented sensor that provides the most reliable
bark detection available. The Bark Control Collar uses both vibration and sound sensors
(dual-detection) to discriminate each bark from other external noises. A static correction is
administered through the Contact Points only if both the vibration from the vocal chords and
the sound from the bark match the same criteria.
Second, the Bark Control Collar has a patent pending Temperament Learning System
design that is effective across many dog breeds and their individual barking behaviors. The
Temperament Learning System contains software that tracks the number of corrections needed
to substantially reduce (and in most cases eliminate) the number of nuisance barks.
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