Petsafe PIG00-10777 Manual De Usuario
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This PetSafe
®
Stubborn Dog In-Ground Fence
™
is not a solid barrier. This 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. 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.
• 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 safe and comfortable. Millions of pets are comfortable while they wear
stainless steel contacts. 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.
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
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.
• 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 field 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.
• If possible, DO NOT use an AC circuit protected with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) or
• If possible, DO NOT use an AC circuit protected with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) or
Residual Current Device (RCD). In rare cases, nearby lightning strikes may cause the GFCI or RCD
to trip. Without power your dog may be vulnerable to escape. You will have to reset the GFCI or
RCD to restore power to the system.
• Use care when mowing or trimming your grass not to cut the loop wire.
• For added protection, when unused for long periods of time or prior to thunderstorms, unplug from
• For added protection, when unused for long periods of time or prior to thunderstorms, unplug from
the wall outlet and disconnect the loop boundary wires. This will prevent damage to the transmitter
due to surges.
• To prevent an unintended correction, after the Boundary Flags have been placed, be sure to set the
static correction on the receiver collar back to level 1 tone only.