Petsafe PDT00-14678 Operating And Training Manual
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING
Vibration Remote Trainer
operating and training guide
Model Number
PDT00-14678
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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 prone to aggressive behavior.
Aggressive dogs can cause severe injury or death to their owners and others. If you are not sure that this
product is right for your dog, please talk to your veterinarian or a certified trainer.
• The PetSafe® Vibration Remote Trainer is not a toy. Keep away from the reach of children. Use it only for
its training purpose.
• Safety during on-leash training. It is vitally important that you and your dog remain safe while learning
during on-leash training. Your dog should be on a strong leash, long enough for him to attempt to chase
an object, but short enough for him not to reach a road or other unsafe area. You must also be physically
strong enough to restrain your dog when he tries to chase.
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, 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 secure and comfortable. 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® Vibration Remote Trainer 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.
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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 enhance the
relationship between pets and their owners. 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.
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 Center, we will be able to help you faster. Most importantly, PetSafe® will never give or
sell your valuable information to anyone. Complete warranty information is available online at www.petsafe.net.
Table of Contents
Components.............................................................................5
Other Items You May Need .................................................................5
How the System Works ....................................................................6
Features ................................................................................6
Key Definitions ...........................................................................7
Operating Guide
Prepare the Handheld Remote.............................................................8
Prepare the Receiver Collar ..............................................................10
Fit the Receiver Collar ..................................................................11
To Pair the Handheld Remote and Receiver Collar ............................................13
Training Guide
Test the Remote Trainer .................................................................14
General Tips..........................................................................14
Training Your Pet with Tone ..............................................................15
Find the Best Vibration Level for Your Pet ...................................................15
+2 Boost.............................................................................16
Dog Training Recommendations ..........................................................16
Teaching Basic Obedience ..............................................................17
The “Sit” Command..................................................................17
The “Recall” Command ...............................................................18
The “Stay” Command ................................................................18
Eliminating Unwanted Behavior ...........................................................19
Jumping Up ........................................................................19
Digging............................................................................20
Chasing ...........................................................................21
Trash Raiding .......................................................................22
Frequently Asked Questions..................................................... 23
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 24
Components
Other Items You May Need
• Small Phillips screwdriver
• Pliers
• Scissors
• Lighter
• Non-metallic collar and 10-foot leash
3-volt
Lithium Battery
(CR2)
Handheld
Remote
Operating and
Training Guide
3-volt
Lithium Batteries
(CR2032)
Receiver Collar
Wrist Strap
Customer Care International ...............................................................24
Battery Disposal .........................................................................25
Perchlorate Battery.......................................................................25
Compliance ............................................................................25
Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability .......................................................26
Warranty ...............................................................................26
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How the System Works
Now you can experience the difference a Remote Trainer can make. Spend less time training and more time
enjoying your dog. The Petsafe® Vibration Remote Trainer assists you in controlling your pet without a leash in
a range of up to 100 yards. The Remote Trainer is comfortable for your pet and easy to use with 16 levels of
continuous Vibration (8 low levels and 8 high levels). The Vibration Remote Trainer has an advanced Digital Display
that tells you exactly what level of vibration you are using.
At the push of a button, your Handheld Remote sends a signal activating your dog’s Receiver Collar. The Vibration
is delivered from one of the two Vibration Points. Using the Remote Trainer is a great method of communicating with
your dog and it is capable of teaching all the customary commands.
Important: The Vibration Remote Trainer has a range up to 100 yards. Hold the Handheld
Remote in a horizontal position away from your body to achieve optimum range. Terrain,
weather, vegetation, transmission from other radio devices, and other factors will affect the
maximum range.
features
• Range up to 100 yards
• 16 levels of Vibration (8 low levels and 8 high levels)
• +2 Boost instantly increases the current Vibration Level by 2
• Tone Button reinforces good behavior
• Easy to read Digital Display on Handheld Remote
• Water-resistant Receiver Collar
Key Definitions
Handheld Remote: Transmits the
signal to the Receiver Collar.
Tone Button (Green): Sends
an audible tone to the collar. No
Vibration is delivered.
Vibration Button (Blue): Delivers
Vibration through the Vibration
Points on the Receiver Collar at the
level shown on the Digital Display.
A safety time-out will be triggered if
the button is held for more than 10
consecutive seconds. The safety
time-out will end when the button
is released.
+2 Boost Button (Red): Adds a
boost 2 levels above the currently selected Vibration Level. Can not exceed the 8 High Level.
Vibration Down Button (-): Decreases Vibration Level by 1.
Vibration Up Button (+): Increases Vibration Level by 1.
Digital Display: Indicates Vibration Level, pairing mode and battery status. See “Prepare the Handheld
Remote” section for more details.
LED (Handheld Remote): 3 colors indicate which function the Handheld Remote is currently performing.
Green LED: Indicates Tone is being transmitted.
Red LED: Indicates Vibration is being transmitted. Also indicates low battery.
Orange LED: Indicates pairing command is being transmitted.
Receiver Collar: Delivers Vibration or Tone on a signal from
the Handheld Remote. It is water-resistant.
On/Off Button: Momentarily pressing and holding this button
turns the Receiver Collar on and off.
Vibration Points: Deliver Vibration to your pet from the
Handheld Remote.
LED (Receiver Collar): Indicates that a button is pressed
and also serves as a low-battery indicator.
Red LED: Indicates low battery and when Vibration Button is pressed.
Green LED: Indicates good battery and when Tone Button is pressed. Also indicates when Pairing Mode
is complete.
LED
Tone Button
(green)
Digital Display
Vibration
Button (blue)
Vibration
Up
Button
+2 Boost
Button
Vibration
Down
Button
Belt Clip
Battery
Cover
Wrist
Strap
Loop
LED
Battery
Cover
Vibration
Points
On/Off
Button
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OPERATING GUIDE
STEP 1
Prepare the Handheld Remote
To Insert and Remove the Battery
1. To remove, use a coin and turn the Battery Cover counter-clockwise until the right triangle aligns with the unlock
symbol on the Handheld Remote housing (1A).
2. Install two (2), 3-volt (CR2032) batteries positive (+) side up (1B).
3. To replace the Battery Cover, align the right triangle with the unlock symbol, press down and turn clockwise (1C)
so that the right triangle aligns with the lock symbol on the Handheld Remote housing.
To verify the batteries are inserted correctly
1. Press any button on the Handheld Remote.
2. The Digital Display should activate showing the current stimulation level.
3. If the Digital Display doesn’t activate, you may have inserted the batteries backwards. Try taking them out
and turning them over, ensuring that the (+) side is up.
4. If the Digital Display still does not activate, contact the Customer Care Center.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. 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.
1C1A
1B
Handheld Remote Digital Display
The Digital Display stays on for approximately 30 seconds after a button press. After 30 seconds with no button press,
the display shuts off and the Handheld Remote goes into battery conservation mode. Pressing any button will turn the
display back on. The symbols on the Digital Display are explained below.
L indicates low Vibration Levels ranging from 1-8, and appears in the lower left corner before
the battery indicator.
H indicates high Vibration Levels ranging from 1-8, and appears in the lower right corner after
the battery indicator.
The battery indicator provides constant awareness of your battery’s power level. Divided into
segments, 3 segments indicate high battery power, 2 segments indicate medium, 1 segment
indicates low (replace soon) and no segments indicate critically low (replace immediately).
Note: Red LED will flash 3 times every 5 seconds to indicate low battery.
Indicates Handheld Remote is ready to pair with Receiver Collar. Press Vibration Down Button (–)
through the Vibration Levels to display and begin pairing.
Handheld Remote LED – Function and Response
Button Button Function Handheld Remote LED Response
Tone Button (Green) Delivers audible Tone to the Receiver Collar. Green LED on for length of button press
Vibration Button
(Blue)
Delivers Vibration to the Receiver Collar based
on the current level shown on the Digital
Display. A safety time-out will be triggered if
the button is held for more than 10 consecutive
seconds. The safety time-out will end when the
button is released.
Red LED on for length of button press
Note: Red LED will also flash 3 times
every 5 seconds to indicate low battery.
+2 Boost Button
(Red)
Delivers Vibration at 2 levels higher than the
current setting. (Can not exceed level 8 High
and will also time-out after button is held for 10
continuous seconds.)
Red LED on for length of button press
Tone and Vibration
Buttons held
simultaneously
Transmits Pairing command to the Receiver
Collar when “P” is visible on the Digital Display.
Orange LED on for length of button press
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