Petsafe PIG00-10778 Operating Manual

PetSafe® Deluxe Little Dog

In-Ground Fence™ Receiver Collar

Operating Guide

Please read this entire guide before beginning.

Model Number

PIG00-10778

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

CAUTION

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION, used without the safety alert symbol, indicates
a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
harm to your pet.

WARNING

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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 certifi ed trainer.

CAUTION

This PetSafe® In-Ground Fence™ is NOT a solid barrier. The
system is designed to act as a deterrent to remind pets by
Static Correction to remain in the boundary established. It
is important that you reinforce training with your pet on a
regular basis. Since the tolerance level to Static Correction
varies from pet to pet, Radio Systems® Corporation CANNOT
guarantee that the system will, in all cases, keep a pet within
the established boundary. Not all pets can be trained to avoid
crossing the boundary! Therefore, if you have reason to
believe that your pet may pose a danger to others or harm
himself if he is not kept from crossing the boundaries, you
should NOT rely solely upon the PetSafe

®

In-Ground Fence™
to confi ne your pet. Radio Systems® Corporation shall NOT
be liable for any property damage, economic loss or any
consequential damages, sustained as a result of any animal
crossing the boundary.

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CAUTION

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.

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- 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.

Y ou may need to trim the hair in the area of the Contact Points.
Never shave the dog’s neck; this may lead to a rash or infection.

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• The Receiver Collar should not be on your dog when the
system is tested. Your pet may receive an unintended
correction.

• The Boundary Width of the system must be tested
whenever an adjustment is made to the containment fi eld
to prevent unintended corrections to your pet.

• If you use a collar and leash for training, be sure the extra
collar does not put pressure on the contact points.

• Always remove your dog’ s Receiver Collar before
performing any transmitter testing.

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Thank you for choosing 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 an y questions about our products or training y our
pet, please visit our website a t www.petsafe.net or contact our
Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677.

To get the most protection out of your w arranty, 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 ev er need to call the
Customer Care Center, we will be able to help y ou faster.
Most importantly, PetSafe® will never give or sell your valuable
information to anyone. Complete warranty information is
available online at www.petsafe.net.

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How the System Works

A radio signal travels from the Fence Transmitter through a buried wire, marking
the boundaries you wish to set for your dog. Y our dog w ears a Receiver Collar
that detects the signal at the boundary. As your dog approaches the boundary,
the receiver issues a warning tone. If he proceeds further, he receives a safe but
startling Static Correction. While harmless, the correction will persuade him to
stay in the containment area you’ve established. Boundary fl ags are a temporary
visual aid for your pet; remov e them after training. This PetSafe® Deluxe Little
Dog In-Ground Fence
over 6 pounds, neck sizes 6 to 16 inches .

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™

has been proven safe, comfortable, and effectiv e for pets

Prepare the Receiver Collar

To Insert and Remove
the Battery

Note: Do not install the battery while the
Receiver Collar is on your pet.

This Receiver Collar utilizes a
replaceable PetSafe® battery
(RFA-188). This unique battery is
designed to make battery replacement
easier and increase water protection.

To activate the collar, insert the battery
module (A). Using the edge of the
Test Light Tool as shown, turn the
battery clockwise until the vertical line
on the battery is pointed to the “ON”
position (B). If the PetSafe
Collar is not going to be used on the
pet immediately, leave it in the
“OFF” position.

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®

Receiver

AB

C

D

To remove the battery, turn the battery counter-clockwise using the edge of
the Test Light Tool as shown (C, D). DO NOT attempt to cut into or pry
open the battery. Be sure to discard the used battery properly.

A replacement PetSafe® battery can be found at many retailers. Contact the
Customer Care Center or visit our website at www.petsafe.net to locate a
retailer near you.

Static Correction and Battery Test Feature

When the RFA-188 Battery Module is fi rst installed in the Receiver, the
red LED will fl ash the current correction level setting (1-5). For the next
30 seconds, the receiver will monitor the battery status and will either fl ash
the green LED once every 5 seconds to indicate a good battery, or fl ash the
red LED once every 5 seconds to indicate a low battery condition.

After the 30 second battery test period, the green LED will cease to fl ash
if the battery is good. If the battery was low during the test period, the
red LED will continue to fl ash at a rate of 1 fl ash every 20 seconds to
indicate a low battery condition. In this situation, battery replacement is
recommended.

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