Petsafe Elite Big Dog Spray Bark Control - Manual (Page 10)

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What to Expect During Use
of the Bark Control Collar
Important: Do not leave your dog alone the first few times he wears the Deluxe Bark
Control Collar.
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 burst of Unscented Spray 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-spray-bark-spray 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 spray bursts. The small minority of dogs that
have this reaction should 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.
Tips and Maintenance
• Before playing with your dog, turn the unit off and remove the Deluxe Bark Control Collar.
The activity may cause your dog to bark, which could lead to him associating the play with
the burst of spray.
• The collar must be filled to maximum capacity before placing it around your dog’s neck.
• Never fill the device while your dog is wearing it because it may damage the Refill Port.
• To ensure that your dog does not make the connection between you and the spray collar,
don’t let him see you prepare the device for the first try, or for subsequent use. Keep your
dog away while you prepare the device as well as when you fill it or change the battery.
• It is important that your dog’s hair doesn’t block the Spray Nozzle. Try tying a bandanna
(handkerchief) around your dog’s neck, then place the spray collar over it. If necessary,
you may also consider trimming a little of the long hair around the dog’s neck for better
spray effect.
• Avoid letting your dog wear the device with an empty reservoir. Make sure it is always full.
• Turn OFF the device while not in use.
• The PetSafe ® Big Dog Deluxe Spray Bark Control Collar should only be used with pets
that are over 6 months of age.
• If your pet is injured or its mobility is otherwise impaired, contact your veterinarian or
professional trainer before use.