E-Collar Technologies Barkless Pro BP-504 Owner's Manual - page 5
HOW TO SELECT THE CORRECT STIMULATION
The lower the stimulation the better. Always start with Level 1 and
increase the level should your dog not respond appropriately. Your dog
should not overly vocalize when administered the stimulation. He/she
may twist their head as if a bee was buzzing them. Increase one level at a
time to prevent over stimulating your dog. Some dogs respond to the
Tone Mode after being conditioned with the stimulation. If you are close
to your dog you should hear the tone immediately following your dog’s
bark followed by the corrective stimulation.
More stubborn barkers may need to have the level increased as they
become accustomed to the sensation. You are the best judge of the
correct level once the dog understands barking is not desired. Don’t rush
for change in behavior by turning it higher than necessary; remember
this behavior has become a habit. It should be significant enough to
communicate that barking when the collar is not acceptable.
For larger dogs that have been conditioned to the stimulation, the Auto
Mode ( L9 ) may be a good setting if protection barking is desired but
nuisance barking is not.
CORRECTLY FITTING THE COLLAR
The collar should be adjusted to allow
the contact points to have direct
contact to the skin. You should be able
to fit a couple of fingers between the
collar strap and your dog. Too tight
poses the risk of skin irritation and
discomfort. Too loose and the contact points will not be able to
administer the stimulation reliably
The optimal position for the collar receiver is on either side of the dog’s
windpipe, directly on the windpipes works but may not be as
comfortable for your dog. Dogs with thick fur will require some
trimming to assure the contact points and bark sensor work properly.
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
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Barkless Pro BP-504 is designed for dogs only.
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Always remove the collar when playing with your dog.
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Do not leave the collar on your dog for more than 10 hours.
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Do not test the BP-504 on humans or other animals.
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Keep away from children at all times.
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The dog should be healthy during bark reduction training.
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Not recommended for dogs younger than 4 months old.
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Always use lowest setting that makes a change in your dog’s
barking behavior.
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Seek professional help if your dog becomes aggressive during
bark reduction training.
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Observe your dog’s reaction to the stimulation before leaving
them alone.
ONE YEAR WARRANTY
All parts and labor are covered 100% including rechargeable batteries for a
period of one year from the date of the original purchase. The warranty
does not cover chewed or damaged product from misuse or neglect. The
warrantor has the option to repair or replace the defective product during
the one year warranty period. Should you require service to your product,
please contact us by phone at 1-300-( THE DOG )/ 1-300-843-364 or by
email at
helpdesk@thedogline.com.au
to discuss the procedure for
returning the defective product. Your complete satisfaction is our goal.