Petsafe PBC17-13465, PBC45-13466 Operating Manual

Operating Guide

Manuel d’utilisation

Gebruiksaanwijzing

Manual de funcionamiento

Guida all’uso

Gebrauchsanweisung

PBC17-13465
PBC45-13466

Big Dog Rechargeable
BarkControl

Collier anti-aboiements
rechargeable pour grands chiens

Oplaadbare blafbeheersing
voor grote honden

Collar antiladridos recargable
para perros grandes

Controllo dell'abbaio ricaricabile
per cani di grossa taglia

Wiederaufl adbare
Bellkontrolle für große Hunde

Please read this entire guide before beginning

Veuillez lire ce manuel en entier avant de commencer

Gelieve deze gids volledig door te lezen voordat u begint

Por favor, lea detenidamente este manual antes de empezar

Si prega di leggere attentamente la guida all’uso prima di utilizzare il collare

Bitte lesen Sie die gesamte Betriebsanleitung vor dem Trainingsbeginn

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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.

• 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 certifi ed trainer.

• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by
an incorrect type. Do not short circuit, mix old

and new batteries, dispose of in fi re, or expose to
water. When batteries are stored or disposed, they
must be protected from shorting. Dispose of spent
batteriesproperly.

• The PetSafe

®

Bark Control Collar is not a toy.

Keep away from the reach of children. Use it only for
its bark control purpose.

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Risk of skin damage. Please read and follow the

instructions in this manual. Proper fi t 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 fi t 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.

• 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 fi nd 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

®

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.

• Do not shave the pet’s neck as this may increase the risk of
skin irritation.

• You should not make the collar any more tight than is
required for good contact. A collar that is too tight will
increase the risk of pressure necrosis in the contact area.

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Thank you for choosing the PetSafe® brand. You and your pet deserve a
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 infl uence 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 Centre.
For a listing of Customer Care Centre telephone numbers, visit our
website at www.petsafe.net.

To get the most protection out of your warranty, please register your product within
30 days at www.petsafe.net. 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, your valuable
information will never be given or sold to anyone. Complete warranty information is
available online at www.petsafe.net.

Table of Contents

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

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

How the PetSafe

®

Big Dog Rechargeable Bark Control CollarWorks . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Key Defi nitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Charging the Bark Control Collar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Fit the Bark Control Collar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Choose Between Three Bark Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

What to Expect During Use of the Bark Control Collar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Terms of Use and Limitation ofLiability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Important Recycling Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Components

Features

• 10 Levels of progressive static stimulation

• Choose between 3 static stimulation modes to fi t your dog’s temperament

• Rechargeable battery and Digital Display

• Patented Perfect Bark™ technology ensures your dog's bark is the only sound that
will cause the static stimulation

• Waterproof

How the PetSafe® Big Dog
Rechargeable Bark Control
CollarWorks

The PetSafe® Big Dog Rechargeable Bark Control Collar uses several features
designed to shorten the training phase and promote good behaviour.

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
stimulation 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.

PetSafe® Big Dog

Rechargeable

Bark Control Collar

Universal Charging

Adaptor

Operating Guide

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Key Defi nitions

Digital Display: Displays the current static stimulation mode based on light

colour(s) and the numeric indicator. Also indicates the condition of the battery.
Settings Button: Adjusts the static stimulation mode and the level of static

stimulation your dog receives when barking. Also used to turn the Bark Control
Collar on and off.

Contact Points: Deliver the static stimulation.
Vibration Sensor Probe: Detects the vibrations of your dog’s barking.
Charging Jack: For connecting the universal charging adapter. Although the bark

control unit is waterproof, keep the rubber cover in place when not charging to keep
debris out of the opening.

Sound-Activated Sensor: Detects your dog’s bark.

Charging the Bark Control Collar

Before using the Bark Control Collar for the fi rst time, be sure to
charge the unit by following the steps described below.

Follow these steps to charge the battery:

1. Lift the rubber cover protecting the Charging Jack.

2. Connect the charger connector from the universal charging adaptor to the
Charging Jack.

3. Plug the universal charging adaptor into a standard household electrical socket,
using the appropriate adaptor plug. The Digital Display light will fl ash the
sequence Green-Blue-Red to indicate that charging has started.

Digital Display

Settings

Button

Contact Points

Sound Activated Sensor

Charging Jack

(charger connector attached)

Vibration

Sensor Probe

(Top)

Digital Display

Settings

Button

Contact Points

Sound Activated Sensor

Vibration

Sensor Probe

(Bottom)

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