Petsafe PBC17-16000 Operating Manual

Hereinafter Radio Systems Corporation, Radio Systems PetSafe Europe Ltd., Radio
Systems Australia Pty Ltd. and any other affiliate or Brand of Radio Systems Corporation
may be referred to collectively as “We” or “Us”.

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.

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

• Risk of explosion. 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.

• Not for use with aggressive dogs. Do not use this Product if your dog is aggressive,

or if your dog is prone to aggressive behaviour. 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 a certified
trainer.

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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, do not 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.

• 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 secure. 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® Rechargeable Bark Control collar must be used only on healthy dogs. We
recommend that you take your dog to a veterinarian before using the collar 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.

Thank you for choosing the PetSafe® Brand. You and your pet deserve a companionship
that includes memorable moments and a shared understanding. Our products provide
you with the tools and technologies to successfully train your pet. If you have any

questions about our products or training your pet, please visit our website at

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petsafe.com or contact our Customer Care Centre. For a listing of Customer Care
Centre telephone numbers, visit our website at petsafe.com.

To get the most protection out of your warranty, please register your product within 30
days at petsafe.com. By registering and keeping your receipt, you will enjoy the
product’s full warranty and should you ever need to call the Customer Care Centre, we
will be able to help you faster. Most importantly, we will never give or sell your valuable
information to anyone. Complete warranty information is available online at
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training phase and promote good behaviour.
The bark control collar has a unique sensor that provides the most reliable bark

detection available. It also uses temperament learning to decrease and in most cases
eliminate nuisance barking.

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