Petsafe PBC-302 Operating Manual
Please read this entire guide before beginning
Basic
Bark Control Collar
operating guide
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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
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 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 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.
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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.
The PetSafe
®
Basic 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.
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“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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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
Center, we will be able to help you faster. Most importantly, PetSafe
®
will never
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Table of Contents
Components ................................................................................................................. 4
Features ........................................................................................................................ 4
How the PetSafe
®
Basic Bark Control Collar Works ..................................................... 4
Key Definitions ............................................................................................................. 4
Fit the Bark Control Collar ............................................................................................ 5
To Insert and Remove the Battery ................................................................................ 6
What to Expect During Use of the Bark Control Collar ................................................ 7
Tips and Maintenance .................................................................................................. 7
To Test the Bark Control Collar ..................................................................................... 7
Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 8
Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability ....................................................................... 9
Customer Care International ........................................................................................ 9
Battery Disposal ......................................................................................................... 10
FCC ............................................................................................................................ 10
Perchlorate Battery ..................................................................................................... 10
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Components
Operating Guide
BATTERY 6V
RFA-67
Battery
(PetSafe
®
RFA-67)
PetSafe
®
Basic Bark Control Collar
Features
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6 levels of static correction, automatically adjusts to your dog’s temperament starting at the
lowest level
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Low battery indicator
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Waterproof
How the PetSafe® Basic Bark Control Collar Works
The PetSafe® Basic Bark Control Collar effectively deters barking when it is worn. When the
vibration of your dog’s bark triggers the Sensor Probe, a static correction is administered through
the Contact Points. The Bark Control Collar starts with the lowest level of static correction and
then increases through 6 levels each time your dog barks within 30 seconds of the previous bark.
If your dog does not bark again within 30 seconds, the Bark Control Collar will reset itself to the
lowest level of static correction. Along with each static correction, there will be an audible beep.
As an added safety feature, the Bark Control Collar will automatically shut off for 3 minutes if your
dog barks 15 times or more within a 50-second period.
Key Definitions
Contact Points: Deliver the static correction.
Sensor Probe: Detects the vibrations of your
dog’s barking.
Note: The Sensor Probe is not
adjustable.
Battery: Turns the unit on when installed.
Low Battery Indicator Light: The Indicator
Light will begin flashing when battery is low.
BATTERY 6V
RFA-67
Battery
Contact Points
Washers
Sensor Probe
Low Battery
Indicator Light
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