PetSafe Deluxe Big Dog Bark Collar

Teach your large dog to stop nuisance barking at a comfortable pace. Built-in Temperament Learning System adjusts to your dog's learning curve. Patent pending system tracks barking frequency and duration to automatically provide proper correction. 10 levels of progressive static correction ensure safe and effective training across many dog breeds and their individual barking behaviors. Collar adjusts to necks up to 28" and includes QuickFit™ plastic buckle. For all dogs over 40 lbs. Lifetime Limited Warranty.

System includes: Waterproof receiver and collar, 3V (RFA-188) battery, and operating guide. Replacement 3-volt Battery (item 25978) sold separately.

Collar Skin & Matching Collar are now available for a colorful update (sold separately).

How the PetSafe Bark Control Collar Works
The PetSafe® Bark Control Collar™ has two primary features designed to shorten the training phase and promote good behavior.

First, Bark Control Collar has a unique patented sensor that provides the most reliable bark detection available. The Bark Control Collar uses both vibration and sound sensors (dual-detection) to discriminate each bark from other external noises. A Static Correction is administered through the Contact Points only if both the vibration from the vocal chords and the sound from the bark match the same criteria.

Second, the Bark Control Collar has a new patent pending Temperament Learning System. This system contains software that tracks the number of corrections needed to substantially reduce (and in most cases eliminate) the number of nuisance barks. The system has 10 levels of Static Correction. It begins with low-level corrections, however, if excessive barking continues, the correction intensity will increase with each successive bark until the barking stops. Once the dog has learned to reduce the barking, the initial warning corrections are reduced. As a built-in safety feature, if your dog barks 15 times or more within a 1 minute 20 second period, the Bark Control Collar will automatically shut off for 3 minutes.

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• Patented Perfect Bark™ technology ensures your dog's bark is the only sound that will cause the correction
• Automatic Correction Level adjustment called Temperament Learning
• Ten levels of correction
• Durable, waterproof Receiver Collar
• Two color LED for good/low battery indicators
• On/Off position for longer battery life
• Manufacturer's Lifetime Limited Warranty

• Never leave the Bark Control Collar on your dog for more than 12 consecutive hours.
• DO NOT use the Bark Control Collar with any additional collars, tags, leashes or other items that may cause a false correction. Note: The enclosed ID Tag Ring can be worn on the Bark Control Collar.
• Your dog may wear a harness for attaching a leash and/or tags while using the Bark Control Collar.
• Before playing with your dog, remove the Bark Control Collar. The activity may cause your dog to bark, which could lead him to associate the play with the Static Correction.
• PetSafe does not recommend any of their products to be used on aggressive dogs. If you are unsure if your dog is aggressive, please consult your veterinarian or a certified trainer.

To ensure a proper fit, please follow these steps:

1. Make sure that the battery is in the "OFF" position.
2. Have your dog stand comfortably.
3. Center the Contact Points underneath your dog's neck, touching the skin. Note: It is sometimes necessary to trim the hair around the Contact Points to make sure that contact is consistent.
4. The PetSafe QuickFit™ Collar is designed so you can quickly attach and remove the Bark Control Collar from your dog while maintaining the desired fit.
   a.With the Snap Buckle fastened, thread the collar through the Metal Buckle and Retaining Tabs.
   b.Slide the excess collar through the "C" Loop on top of the Snap Buckle. This will hold the collar in place.
   c.Once the collar fit is determined, simply use the Snap Buckle to remove and replace the collar.
5. The Bark Control Collar should fit snugly, yet loose enough to allow one finger to fit between a Contact Point and your dog's neck. Allow your dog to wear the collar for several minutes, and then recheck the fit. Check the fit again as your dog becomes more comfortable with the Bark Control Collar.
6. Trim the collar as follows:
   a.Measure 4 1/2" from the tongue of the metal buckle and mark with a pen.
   b.Remove the Bark Control Collar from your dog and cut off excess.

Important: Do not attach a leash to the collar. This can result in pulling the Contact Points too tightly against your pet's neck. Attach a leash to a separate, non-metallic collar or harness, making sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the Contact Points.

Important: For comfort, safety and effectiveness of product, please ensure the following:

• Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure by being able to insert one finger between the Contact Point and your pet's skin.
• Your pet must be carefully examined daily for any signs of a rash or sore.
• If a rash or sore is observed, discontinue the use of the Bark Control Collar for a few days.
• If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
• Your pet's neck must be washed weekly with a washcloth and mild hand soap, and then rinsed thoroughly.

ON/OFF Battery Module
The Petsafe® Bark Control Collar™ is packaged with the battery module installed in the "OFF" position. To activate the collar, use a coin to turn the Battery Module counterclockwise until the arrow lines up with the "ON" position. If the PetSafe Bark Control Collar is not going to be used on the dog immediately leave it in the "OFF" position.

To Insert and Remove the Battery
Note: Do not install the battery while the Bark Control Collar is on your dog.

1. Align the triangles on the battery and the Bark Control Collar.
2. Use a coin to turn the battery clockwise until the triangle lines up with the "On" position if you are putting it on the dog or the "Off" position if it is not being put on the dog right away.
3. To remove the battery, turn the battery counterclockwise using a coin. DO NOT attempt to cut into or pry open the battery. Be sure to discard the used battery properly.

Battery Life
Average battery life is 3 to 6 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. To conserve battery life, turn to the "OFF" position when the Bark Control Collar is not in use.

Two Color LED
The two color LED indicator shows good or low battery. Good battery equals 1 flash every 5 seconds with Green LED. Low battery equals 3 flashes every 5 seconds with the Red LED. If there are no LED lights it is time to change the battery.

Modes of Operation
Temperament Learning Normal Operation
As soon as the Bark Control unit has been turned on, the LED pattern will flash as follows:

1. The LED will turn solid Green for 1 second.
2. The LED will turn solid Orange for 2 seconds.
3. The LED will flash Green 5 times to indicate that the unit is starting normal operation and is ready to be placed on the pet.

To Reset the Correction Level
After turning the bark control off, the Temperament Learning System retains the last correction level that the pet responded to (Level 1-10), and uses that correction level the next time the collar is turned on. If you would like to reset the correction level to 1, complete the following sequence:

1. Turn the unit on.
2. The LED will turn solid Green for 1 second.
3. The LED will turn solid Orange for 2 seconds.
4. As soon as the LED is Orange turn the unit off (this can be done by using a coin to turn the battery module to the "OFF" position).
5. Wait 2 seconds with the unit turned off.
6. Turn the unit on (this can be done by using a coin to turn the battery module to the "ON" position).
7. The LED will flash Orange 5 times to indicate that the correction level has been reset to Level 1 and the unit is starting normal operation. The unit is now ready to be placed on the pet.

What to Expect During Use of the Bark Control Collar
Important: Do not leave your dog alone the first few times he receives a Static Correction.

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 Static Correction 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-correction-bark-correction 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 Static Corrections. The small minority of dogs that have this reaction will 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.

Regular Maintenance
Note: Do not adjust the factory preset Sensor Probe.

• Clean Contact Points with alcohol weekly. Note: Turn to the "OFF" position before touching the Contact Points.
• Check your dog's neck for irritation and wash neck weekly.

Troubleshooting