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Product Safety and Health Statement
Proper e-collar use
Dogtra e-collars are intended for the sole purpose of behavior
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or use on other animals. Dogtra Company does not assume any
liability for the improper use of a Dogtra e-collar.
Aggressive dogs
Dogtra highly recommends consulting a dog training
professional when using an e-collar to correct dogs that are
aggressive towards other dogs or people.
Interference with other electronic devices
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minimal interference with other electronic devices (garage
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offers thousands of unique codes to eliminate frequency match-
up with other Dogtra e-collars. Dogtra recommends consulting
your physician if you are going to use the e-collar and you have
any type of medical devices.
Inadvertent activation
If the constant button is held down for 12 seconds or more,
the unit will automatically shut down. It reactivates when the
button is released and depressed again.
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dog’s neck. When this happens, the contact points may rub the
skin and cause irritation. If the unit is too loose, the contact
points will not make proper contact and your dog will not
receive consistent stimulation.
Duration your dog can wear the unit
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neck for an extended period of time can cause skin irritation.
If the dog is to wear the e-collar for long periods, occasionally
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moved to a different location on the dog’s neck. Make sure you
check for skin irritation each time you use the unit. If your dog
exhibits signs of skin irritation, consult with a veterinarian.
Reaction to the stimulation
Every dog has a different tolerance and reaction to the
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the right level of stimulation. The stimulation level may
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distracted dog (chasing another dog, squirrel, etc.) will require
a higher level of stimulation compared to when there is no
distraction.
Training methods
E-collars can be used with many different methods. If you
have any concerns in the training methods provided by Dogtra,
consult with a dog training professional.