Petsafe PBC00-12724 Guía de configuración

PetSafe®

Big Dog

Spray Bark Control

Operating and Training Guide

Please read this entire guide before beginning.

PBC00-12724

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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 WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION CAUTION, used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could result in harm to your pet.

WARNING 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.

AEROSOLS:

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Contents of the refill can and the spray collar are under pressure.

• Use only in a well ventilated area. Use only as directed.

• May explode if heated, do not heat. Do not expose to temperatures over 113°F or 45°C.

• Do not burn. Do not dispose of in fire, even when empty.

• Keep out of direct sunlight.

• Do not leave the aerosol can in a vehicle where temperature could exceed 113°F or 45°C.

• Store in a cool location.

• Keep away from sparks or flame. Do not smoke while refilling.

• Do not puncture. Contact of liquid propellant with skin may cause frostbite.

• Do not ingest. In case of accident, seek medical care. If swallowed, call a poison control

center immediately.

CAUTION Do not expose the device to freezing temperatures -32°F or 0°C or to

conditions warmer than 113°F or 45°C. Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight.

Never leave the unit in a car where the device can heat up to high temperatures 113°F or 45°C.

The PetSafe® Big Dog Spray Bark Control is not a toy. Keep it away from the reach of children.

Use it only for its bark stopping purpose.

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CAUTION 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 probe.

• When using a separate collar for a lead, don’t put pressure on the electronic collar.

• Wash the dog’s neck area and the probe of the collar weekly with a damp cloth.

• Examine the probe 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. 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 probe area. If

redness or sores are found, discontinue use until the skin has fully healed.

The PetSafe® Big Dog Spray Bark Control 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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“In a Tuskegee University study of adult shelter dogs wearing the PetSafe® Spray 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

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 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.

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

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

How the PetSafe® Big Dog Spray Bark Control Works .................................. 5

Key Deﬁnitions .......................................................................................... 6

Fit the Bark Control Collar ......................................................................... 6

Ensure a Proper Spray Pattern .................................................................... 7

To Insert and Remove the Battery ............................................................... 8

Modes of Operation ................................................................................... 8

To Fill and Reﬁll the Spray ......................................................................... 9

What to Expect During Use of the Bark Control Collar ............................... 9

Tips ..........................................................................................................10

Accessories ...............................................................................................11

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

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

Customer Care International .....................................................................13

FCC .........................................................................................................14

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Components

PetSafe® Big Dog

Spray Bark Control

Citronella Spray

PAC19-12069

Operating Guide

Please read this entire guide before beginning.

PBC00-12724

Battery

(PetSafe® RFA-18)

Features

• Patented Perfect Bark™ detection ensures your dog’s bark is the only sound

that will cause the correction

• Adjustable collar for neck sizes up to 28"

• For dogs 40+ pounds

• Citronella Spray is safe and effective

• Waterproof

• Good/Low battery indicator

• 40 sprays per reﬁll

• Low spray indicator

• On/Off button

How the PetSafe® Big Dog Spray Bark

Control Works

The PetSafe® Big Dog Spray Bark Control senses your dog’s barking. A unique, patented sensor

uses both vibration of the vocal chords and sound sensors (dual-detection) to distinguish each bark

from other external noises. As he barks, he receives a safe but annoying burst of spray. He’ll quickly

learn the association with this stimulation and stop the unwanted behavior. The PetSafe® Big Dog

Spray Bark Control is proven effective in deterring barking when it is worn.

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Key Definitions

Spray Nozzle: Where the spray

ejects when your dog’s bark

is detected.

Sound Activated Sensor: Detects

the sound of your dog’s bark.

Refill Port: Where the spray

is reﬁlled.

Yellow LED: Low spray indicator.

Two Color LED: Shows good or

low battery.

On/Off Button: Turns the collar on

and off, and resets the spray counter.

Sensor Probe: Detects the

vibrations of your dog’s bark.

Spray Nozzle

Refill PortSound

Activated Sensor

On/Off Button

Two Color LED

Yellow LED

Sensor Probe

Note: The Sensor Probe is not adjustable.

Fit the Bark Control Collar

Important: The proper ﬁt and placement of your Bark Control Collar is important for

effective operation.

To assure a proper ﬁt, please follow these steps:

1. Make sure that the Bark Control Collar is turned off.

2. Start with your dog standing comfortably (A).

3. Place the Bark Control Collar on your dog’s neck close to the ears.

Center the Sensor Probe underneath your dog’s neck, touching the

skin. Make sure the PetSafe® logo in the front of the unit is upright

(B). Note: It is sometimes necessary to trim the hair around the Sensor

Probe to make sure that contact is consistent.

SÍ

CAUTION

Do not shave the pet’s neck as this

may increase the risk of skin irritation.

4. Check the tightness of the Bark Control Collar by

inserting one ﬁnger between the Sensor Probe and

the dog’s neck (C). The ﬁt should be snug but

not constricting.

5. Allow your dog to wear the collar for several minutes,

then recheck the ﬁt. Check the ﬁt again as your dog

becomes more comfortable with the Bark Control Collar.

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6. Trim the collar as follows: (D)

a. Mark the desired length of the collar with a pen.

Allow for growth if your dog is young or grows a

thick winter coat.

b. Remove the Bark Control Collar from your dog and

cut off excess.

c. Before placing the Bark Control Collar back onto

your dog, seal the edge of the cut collar by applying a

ﬂame along the frayed edge.

CAUTION

The Bark Control Collar should not be worn for more than 12 hours

out of every 24-hour period. Leaving the collar on too long could lead

to Skin Irritation. Please refer to page 3 for additional information.

Ensure a Proper Spray Pattern

For the PetSafe® Big Dog Spray Bark Control to perform

properly, the nozzle must be positioned correctly and there

must be a clear path from the Spray Nozzle to your dog’s

snout. Follow these steps:

1. Make sure the PetSafe® logo on the front of the unit is

upright and the Spray Nozzle is angled out and pointing up

towards the dog’s snout.

2. For long-haired dogs, it may be necessary to trim the neck

hairs along the path of the spray. It is important that the

spray reaches the dog’s snout to be effective.

CAUTION

Do not shave the pet’s neck as this

may increase the risk of skin irritation.

3. For optimal performance the spray bark collar should be

reﬁlled before each use.

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To Insert and Remove the Battery

Note: Do not install the battery while the Bark Control Collar is on your dog.

A replacement PetSafe® battery (RFA-18) can be found at many retailers. Contact the Customer

Care Center or visit our web site at www.petsafe.net to locate a retailer near you.

Battery Life

Average battery life is 2 to 4 months, depending on how often your dog barks. However, due to

greater use during your dog’s training, your ﬁrst battery may not last as long as replacement batteries.

Modes of Operation

• To activate the unit, press the On/Off Button until the Green LED Light

comes on and release. The Green LED Light will ﬂash once every 5 seconds.

• To turn the unit off, press the On/Off Button and hold until the Red LED

Light ﬂashes.

Note: The Yellow LED Light will ﬂash brieﬂy before the Red LED Light appears.

This indicates the reset sequence.

Function and Response Table

Function LED Light Response

Unit is on Green LED Light ﬂashes once every 5 seconds

Low battery condition Red LED Light ﬂashes 3 times every 5 seconds

Low spray warning Yellow LED Light appears

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To Fill and Refill the Spray

• Remove the collar from your dog.

• Turn the unit off.

• Ensure the reﬁll port is clean.

Note: If any dirt or debris enters the reﬁll port when reﬁlling, it could

cause the unit to become clogged and malfunction. Please read the

“Tips” section for proper care.

• Hold the spray can upright and ﬁrmly press the nozzle down into

the Reﬁll Port. Hold for 15 seconds and remove.

Note: If spray leaks out, you may need to press harder to complete

the seal.

• Turn the unit on.

• For optimal performance the spray bark collar should be reﬁlled

before each use.

15 seconds

Important: To reset the Spray Counter, press the On/Off Button until the Yellow LED

Light comes on, and release the button. The Green LED Light will resume to 1 ﬂash

every 5 seconds.

Note: It is important that the On/Off Button be released immediately after the Yellow LED Light comes on

or the unit will be turned off.

CAUTION

Do not puncture or incinerate the spray collar or the rell canister. Do

not expose to extreme heat or store at temperatures above 113° F.

Reﬁll canisters are available. Choose from citronella or unscented spray. Contact the Customer

Care Center or visit our web site at www.petsafe.net to locate a retailer near you.

What to Expect During Use of the Bark

Control Collar

Important: Do not leave your dog alone the ﬁrst few times he wears the Bark Control Collar.

Place the Bark Control Collar properly on your dog and wait nearby until he barks. Most dogs will

understand very quickly that the Bark Control Collar is disrupting their urge to bark and will relax

and stop barking. Because the burst of spray from the Bark Control Collar may be surprising or

startling at ﬁrst, some dogs may bark more at the initial correction.

On rare occasions, a dog may get into a bark-spray-bark-spray cycle. If this happens, reassure your

dog with calm, soothing tones. As your dog relaxes, he will understand that if he becomes quiet, he

will not receive any more spray bursts. The small minority of dogs that have this reaction should

only have it the ﬁrst time they wear the Bark Control Collar.

You should notice a reduction in your dog’s barking within the ﬁrst couple of days that he wears

the Bark Control Collar. At this point, it is important to remember the learning process is still not

complete. Dogs will “test” this new learning experience and will increase their attempts to bark.

This usually occurs during the second week a dog wears the Bark Control Collar. If this does occur,

remain consistent and do not alter your use of the Bark Control Collar. You must place the Bark

Control Collar on your dog in every situation when you expect him to be quiet. If your dog is not

wearing the Bark Control Collar, he may resume barking and his learning would suffer a setback.

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Tips

• Before playing with your dog, turn the unit off and remove the Bark Control Collar. The activity

may cause your dog to bark, which could lead to him associating the play with the burst of spray.

• The collar must be ﬁlled to maximum capacity before placing it around your dog’s neck.

• Never ﬁll the device while your dog is wearing it because it may damage the Reﬁll Port.

• To ensure that your dog does not make the connection between you and the spray collar, don’t

let him see you prepare the device for the ﬁrst try, or for subsequent use. Keep your dog away

while you prepare the device as well as when you ﬁll it or change the battery.

• It is important that your dog’s hair doesn’t block the Spray Nozzle. Try tying a bandanna

(handkerchief) around your dog’s neck, then place the spray collar over it. If necessary, you may

also consider trimming a little of the long hair around the dog’s neck for better spray effect.

• Avoid letting your dog wear the device with an empty reservoir. Make sure it is always full.

• Turn OFF the device while not in use.

• The PetSafe® Big Dog Spray Bark Control should only be used with pets that are over 6

months of age.

• If your pet is injured or its mobility is otherwise impaired, contact your veterinarian or

professional trainer before use.

• Do not leave your device unattended where your dog could accidentally damage it through chewing.

• Never ﬁll the Spray Bark Control Collar with any substance other than the one provided

by the manufacturer. Using another substance, as well as opening the device, will void the

manufacturer’s warranty.

• Do not attempt to repair the device yourself. This will invalidate the warranty and make repairs

more difﬁcult.

• The spray from the Bark Control Collar may stick to the hair under your dog’s snout. Clean your

dog’s hair weekly with a washcloth and a mild hand soap. Rinse and dry your dog’s neck thoroughly.

• If spray, dirt or debris accumulates on the Bark Control Collar (including the nozzle and

reﬁll port), wipe the Bark Control Collar clean with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. It is

recommended that the unit be cleaned monthly or as needed to prevent clogging. The need for

cleaning will depend on usage.

To Prevent Skin Irritation From Occurring

CAUTION Risk of skin damage. For comfort, safety and effectiveness of this product,

please ensure that you check the fit of your pet’s collar frequently. If any skin

irritation is observed, discontinue the use of the collar for a few days. If the condition persists

beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.

Do not attach a leash to the Bark Control Collar. This can result in pulling the probe too tightly

against your pets neck. You may put a separate non-metallic collar on your dog’s neck and attach

a leash. Do use a harness for attaching a leash and/or tags while using the Bark Control Collar.

Please refer to page 2 for additional information.

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