Petsafe PIG00-10773 User Manual
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Fit the Receiver Collar
Important: The proper fi t and placement of your Receiver Collar is important
for effective training. The Contact Points must have direct contact with your
pet’s skin on the underside of his neck.
for effective training. The Contact Points must have direct contact with your
pet’s skin on the underside of his neck.
CAUTION
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.
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
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per day.
When possible reposition the collar on the pet’s neck every
When possible reposition the collar on the pet’s neck every
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1 to 2 hours.
Check the fi t to prevent excessive pressure; follow the
Check the fi t to prevent excessive pressure; follow the
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instructions in this manual.
Never connect a lead to the electronic collar; it will cause
Never connect a lead to the electronic collar; it will cause
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excessive pressure on the contacts.
When using a separate collar for a lead, don’t put pressure on
When using a separate collar for a lead, don’t put pressure on
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the electronic collar.
Wash the dog’s neck area and the contacts of the collar weekly
Wash the dog’s neck area and the contacts of the collar weekly
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with a damp cloth.
Examine the contact area daily for signs of a rash or a sore.
Examine the contact area daily for signs of a rash or a sore.
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If a rash or sore is found, discontinue use of the collar until the
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skin has healed.
If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
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For additional information on bed sores and pressure necrosis,
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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.
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.
You 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.
Never shave the dog’s neck; this may lead to a rash or infection.
To assure a proper fi t, please follow these steps:
Turn the Receiver Collar battery to the
1.
OFF position.
Start with your pet standing comfortably (
Start with your pet standing comfortably (
2.
9A).
Place the Receiver Collar on your pet so that
3.
the battery module is pointing down. Center
the Contact Points underneath your pet’s neck,
touching the skin.
the Contact Points underneath your pet’s neck,
touching the skin.
9A
Step
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