Woodstream 5125G User Manual

5125G Basic Remote Trainer
Training Guide & Owner’s Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase. The Havahart® Remote
Trainer will help you train your dogs to eliminate nuisance
behaviors and to follow basic obedience commands: Sit, Stay,
Heel, Wait, Down, Come, among others. The Havahart Remote
Trainer can be a useful aid in the training process, but you
will be the key factor in its success. If you consistently
spend as little as 10 minutes a day training each dog,
you’ll be surprised at the positive results – and even
amazed at how smart (and trainable) your dogs are!

Havahart is committed to the caring control of pets and
wildlife, and all of our products are designed to enhance
the relationship between animals and people. Through
effective use of Havahart training products, our goal is to
help strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does it work?

The Havahart Remote Trainer uses state-of-the-art
intelligent electronics to help train your dog to follow
your directions/commands. This is a proven technique used by
many training professionals. It is a safe and highly
effective method for both eliminating negative behavior and
creating desired positive behavior.

When you press the appropriate button, a static stimulus and
a tone are sent to the receiver collar and a correction is
delivered via the collar receiver probes. As a safety
feature, the unit automatically shuts off if a button is
pressed for 10 seconds. If you wish to use tone only to
control behavior, simply press the Warning button. Your dog
will hear an audible tone instead of receiving stimulation
and will begin to associate the tone to the misbehavior.

The Remote Trainer offers you two training modes – Tone only
or Stimulus with Tone. There are 5 levels of static stimulus
with tone.

The first time your dog receives a correction, normal
reactions may be yelping or jumping. These reactions will
decrease as he becomes accustomed to the collar. You should
notice improvements in your dog’s behavior during the first
week of training. When training, always start at the lowest
level and check your dog’s response to the static stimulus.

You should always use the lowest level necessary to get the
desired response.

In addition the hand held trainer can operate two collars
training two dogs at the same time. This is accomplished by
toggling the switch on the hand held control unit between
collars. The digital read out panel tells you which collar
is in operation. The training collar neck straps are color
coded to distinguish them. Your remote trainer comes
supplied with a single collar as most owners train only one
dog. Additional collars are available as a separate option.

Will the Remote Trainer work for my dog?

The Havahart® Remote Trainer effectively and safely uses a
static stimulus to help train your dog.

It’s important to remember that every dog has a unique
personality and responds differently to stimuli. While there
is no way to know how your dog will react to its
introduction of the training collar, Havahart® products have
proven effective for use with dogs of virtually every size,
every breed and every age, 8 months and older. For the
safety and security of you and your dog, initial training
should take place in a confined area where you have complete
control over the situation. Please be aware that dogs with
aggressive behavior could turn on the trainer upon receiving
a static stimulus for the first time. If you believe your
dog has aggressive behavior or there is a history of such
behavior, we suggest you contact a certified animal trainer
before using any electronic stimulus products.

Is the Havahart Remote Trainer safe?

The Havahart Remote Trainer is safe and humane. To protect
your dog and yourself, please observe the following
precautions:

• Never leave the collar on your dog for more than 12
hours at one time.

• Only use the Havahart® Remote Trainer on healthy dogs,
ages 8 months and older. Consult your veterinarian before
using the collar if your dog has health problems.

• Check collar fit each time you place collar on your
dog– the collar must be fitted properly to work effectively
(see “Fitting the Collar”).

• Check dogs daily for skin irritation and do not use
the collar if the skin is irritated.

• Always use the lowest stimulation possible to train
your dog. On small dogs (less than 8-10 lbs.) use Level 1.

How long will it take to train my dog?

We recommend that you spend 10-15 minutes, 2-3 times a day
for 4 to 6 weeks to gain the maximum benefit from the
Havahart training system. Every dog learns at his/her own
pace but in all cases consistency and repetition are the
keys to long-term obedience.

GETTING STARTED…

HAVAHART® BASIC REMOTE TRAINER FEATURES

1. Train Up to 100 Yards

2. 5 Levels of Correction with Tone and Bad Tone only

3. Operate two color coded collars simultaneously if
required. The collar supplied with the hand held is black.
An extra collar, sold separately, will be gray.

4. LED Indicator Lights Indicate Low Battery, Static
Stimulus level and which collar is being signaled.

5. Collar and handheld trainer both have smart
technology that conserves battery life when they
are inactive.

6. Ergonomically Designed Transmitter with Lanyard

7. Lightweight Waterproof Receiver Collar

8. Heart Shaped Test Light

9. Product Meets FCC Part 15 Regulations*

This device operates under part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

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following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Any modification to this device not expressly authorized by
Woodstream Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate this device.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

1. Collar Receiver – Powered by a disposable CR2
lithium battery. This device delivers the stimulation to the
dog via the collar probes. The receiver is held in place by
a black nylon webbed collar.

2. Static Stimulus Probes – (2) sets: (2) short probes
(supplied separately) for short-haired dogs and (2) long
probes (factory installed) for dogs with longer or thicker
coats.

3. Hand Held Transmitter – This small, ergonomically
designed unit activates the collar receiver through an
encoded signal. It is powered by a disposable CR2450 coin
cell lithium battery.

4. Heart Shaped Test Light – Allows you to confirm
delivery of the stimulus and that the unit is operating
correctly.

5. Training DVD – Guides you through fitting the collar
and aids you in training your dog.

6. Lanyard – Allows you to keep the transmitter handy
around your neck or on your belt.

7. Field Training Cards – Pocket-sized instructions to
take with you in the training area

INSERT B&W PICTURE od Trainer & Collar – showing operating
buttons, lights and explaining functionality. On/Off, Dog 1/Dog 2,

Intensity Level, Digital codes B = battery low, P = program mode, S = synced, , 1 thru 5
= intensity level for either collar, etc.

COLLAR OPERATION

1. Installing the Batteries

Before you begin, install the CR2 and CR2450
lithium batteries (included) in the collar and remote
trainer. Both installations are completed by opening the
battery hatch inserting the battery and reinstalling the
cover. The battery life will depend on how frequently your
dog receives the static correction. You’ll know the collar
batteries need to be replaced when you see the collar
indicator light blink red every 3 seconds. If the battery
level is low in the remote trainer, you’ll see a “B” blink
in the display window once every 10 seconds.

2. Installing the Probes

Your collar comes factory installed with long
probes for thick or long-haired breeds. You can use the
short probes for short-haired dogs, although Havahart
recommends that the long probes be used on all breeds just
to ensure sufficient contact with the skin. To change the
probes, simply unscrew the long probes (using pliers or a
wrench if needed) and replace them. Be sure the rubber
insulator is between the probe and the collar strap. Hand
tighten the probes as far as you can. If needed, use pliers
or wrench to go one turn further.

Do not over tighten. Always use rubber insulators
to keep probes tight and provide insulation during damp
conditions. The rubber insulators are necessary to maintain
the waterproofing.

3. Fitting the Collar

Very Important! The collar must be fitted properly

to work effectively.
Be sure the collar is turned off. Position the collar high
up on your pet’s neck underneath the chin, with the probes
facing upward touching the pet’s skin. Make sure probes
maintain contact with skin. Adjust nylon collar to fit snug
but not tight. You should be able to slide one finger
between your pet’s coat and the training collar. The correct

fit is essential because most training failures are caused
by probes not making direct contact with the skin.

Once collar is adjusted to correct length, remove
collar, trim excess, and use a match or lighter to carefully
melt the end of the strap to prevent fraying. Remember, for
growing dogs, check collar size weekly and adjust when
necessary. Allow enough nylon for the collar to grow with
your dog.

Havahart recommends that you help your dog get used to
wearing the collar before you turn it on for training. Let
your dog wear it continuously for a minimum of two separate
but consecutive 12-hour sessions (over the course of 2 days).
This adjustment period will deliver better learning, as your
dog will not become collar-wise, that is, only obeying
commands when wearing the collar.