iPets PET618 Waterproof Dog Training Collar

Risk of skin damage: Please read and follow the instructions carefully in this guide, Proper fit of the collars is important because a loose collar may cause inconsistent performance. 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 (commonly known as bedsores). These collars can cause pressure necrosis if used incorrectly and is often misidentified as burns.

• Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12hours per day.
• When possible reposition the collar on the pet's neck every 1 to 2hours.
• Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure, and it is okay to trim any excess strap length.
• Never connect a lead to the electronic collar because it may cause excessive pressure on the contacts.
• Wash the dog's neck area and 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.

Training Tips

The following tips on how to get the best out of your iPets Training Collar.

• Make training sessions short and positive (between 10-15 minutes long for each session.) This will enable the dog to keep its attention focused on the trainer.
• Train one dog at a time.
• During the first initial training sessions, keep the dog in a familiar outdoor environment. Training in new locations may cause the dog to become distracted, causing you to reinforce commands with the Collar Receiver more than necessary.
• Use a long leash fastened to a non-metallic collar to help the dog's learning. Ensure the additional collar and lash does not interfere with the Contact Points of the Collar Receiver. Do not use the remote training collar without a long leash until your dog if fully trained.
• More success will occur by teaching the dog a command first before trying to reinforce the command with the Remote Transmitter.
• For basic obedience training, vibration is more useful.
• Issue one obedience command at a time, this will reduce confusion and allow the dog to remain focused. Do not use the training system for commands that the dog has not learned.
• During training, look for all the positive changes in the dog's behavior and remember to reinforce them promptly with ample praise and reward.
• Avoid over-correcting your dog. Use as little remote correction as possible during the training process.
• When the dog has become apparently perplexed, shift the focus of the training by drawing the dog's attention to a command they have familiarity. Example: Tell the dog to sit and give abundant praise and encouragement on successful completion of the sit command.
• Do not use the training system to correct or eliminate forms of aggression or biting behavior. When the dog is showing signs of aggressive behavior, immediately contact a professional dog trainer in your local area.
• Please keep in mind, that you should keep training sessions short and end every session on a high note. Stop Training and play with the dog as soon the dog has accomplished a new level of proficiency.

Troubleshooting

My dog is not responding after the training system installed successfully.

• Charge the Remote Transmitter and Collar Receiver for 6 hours, separately before first use.
• Ensure if the Remote Transmitter and Collar Receiver power is on.
• Check the intensity levels of vibration and static shock, making sure it is not set to 0.
• Ensure the Collar Receiver has sufficient power to operate.
• Check the collar to ensure it fits snugly against your dog's neck.
• If tested for all of the above and the dog is still not responding, please try re-pairing the Remote Transmitter and Receiver Collar.

The Remote Transmitter does not work.

• Check the battery status of the Remote Transmitter.
• Press and hold the Right Side Button for a few seconds to power on the Remote Transmitter.

I want to test the Collar Receiver on myself, but it does not work. When testing the Collar Receiver with your hands, please touch the two electrodes simultaneously, as touching one electrode will not work.

How old does the dog have to be before using the system?

Your dog should have learned basic obedience commands such as, “sit” or “stay.” The Collar Receiver might be too large for dogs under 15 lbs.

Once my dog completes training and is been obeying my commands, will he have to wear the collar?

Probably not, but you may try to reinforce training with the collar.

Can I use the iPets rechargeable training collar with more than one dog?

Yes, you just need to purchase another Collar Receiver for the system.

Is the Collar Receiver waterproof?

Yes, but always ensure that the Rubber Cover seals the Charging Jack.

Can I replace the Collar receiver with another kind of collar?

No.

Can I attach a leash to the Collar Receiver?

No, this can result in pulling the Contact Points too tightly against the dog's neck. Attach a leash to a separate, nonmetallic collar or a harness. Ensure the extra collar does not put pressure on the Contact Points.

How long can I leave the Collar Receiver on my dog?

The design of the collar discourages constant wearing. We recommend not having the dog wear the collar for more than 12 hours out of every 24-hour period.

Is the training system suitable for all dogs?

The collar Is adjustable from length 5.9”(15cm) to 19.6”(50cm), if the dog's neck circumference is smaller than 5.9”, you will be forced to re thread the collar, if the dog's neck circumference is larger than 22”, this collar may not be suitable for the dog. This collar is not suitable for dogs under 15 lbs.