Dogtra ARC User Manual

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3. Collar fitting

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the dog’s neck. When this happens, the contact points may

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4. How to find the right stimulation

The ARC unit comes with the rheostat dial on the
transmitter. The rheostat intensity dial controls the
stimulation level, with level 0 being the lowest level and
level 127 being the highest.

The level of stimulation best suited for your dog depends
on your dog’s temperament and threshold for stimulation.
Always start at the lowest level and work your way up. The
appropriate level can be found when the dog responds to
the stimulation with a mild reaction, such as a tensing of the
neck muscles. The stimulation level may vary depending
on the training situation. When highly distracted, dogs will
require a higher level of stimulation.

5. To maximize the distance

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vary depending on the way the transmitter is held. Hold
the transmitter away from your body to receive the greatest
range. For maximum signal strength, keep the Dogtra ARC
properly charged.

*Avoid touching the antenna or the range may decrease
substantially.

Maximum range

Typical range

Minimum range