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Petsafe PAC00-12893 manual

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    Remote T rainers with V ibration operating and training guide PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING Remote T rainer with Vibration PDT00-12892 ADD-A-DOG ® Collar with Vibration P AC00-12893 ADD-A-DOG ® Collar with Vibration PLUS P AC00-12914 Remote T rainer with Vibration PLUS PDT00-12894[...]

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    2 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 Important Safety Information Explanation of Attention W ords and Symbols used in this guide This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. WARNING indicates a hazar dous situation [...]

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    www .petsafe.net 3 T able of Contents Components ................................................................................................................. 4 How the System W orks ................................................................................................ 4 Features .......................................................[...]

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    4 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 Components Handheld T ransmitter Antenna Receiver Collar Char ging Adapter Wr ist Strap Operating and T raining Guide T est Light T ool How the System W orks Now you can experience the differ ence a Remote T rainer can make. Spend less time training and more time enjoying your dog. These PetSafe ® Remote T rai[...]

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    www .petsafe.net 5 Key Definitions Handheld T ransmitter: T ransmits the radio signal to the Receiver Collar . It is water resistant. T ransmitter Indicator Lights: Indicate that a button is pressed and also serves as a low-battery indicator . Red LED: Factory set for single dog training. Indicates low battery and when any blue correction button is[...]

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    6 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 Receiver Collar: Receives the radio signal from the Handheld T ransmitter . It is waterproof. On/Off Button: Momentarily pr essing and holding this button turns the Receiver Collar on and off. Contact Points: The contacts through which the Receiver Collar delivers the Vibration Correction and/or the Static Stim[...]

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    www .petsafe.net 7 Operating Guide Pr epare the Handheld T ransmitter Charge the Handheld T ransmitter 1. Lift the rubber dust cover protecting the Handheld T ransmitter Charging Jack. 2. Connect one of the charger connectors to the Handheld T ransmitter Charging Jack ( 1A ). 3. Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet. The Red LED will light u[...]

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    8 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 Pr epare the Receiver Collar Charge the Receiver Collar 1. Lift the rubber dust cover protecting the Receiver Collar Charging Jack. 2. Connect one of the charger connectors to the Receiver Collar Charging Jack ( 2A ). 3. Plug the charger into a standar d wall outlet. The Red LED will light up. When fully charge[...]

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    www .petsafe.net 9 Rechargeable Batteries • The rechar geable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries are not memory sensitive and do not requir e depletion before charging. • The batteries come partially char ged from the factory , but will require a full char ge (up to 12 hours) before the first use. • If your equipment has not been[...]

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    10 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 Pairing the Receiver Collar for One Dog Operation T o pair the Receiver Collar to work with a new Handheld T ransmitter or to pair a new Receiver Collar to work with your existing Handheld T ransmitter: 1. T ur n the Receiver Collar off. 2. Press and release the T ransmitter’ s Dog Select Button and ensure t[...]

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    www .petsafe.net 11 Clear 2 Dog Programming and Return to 1 Dog Mode 1. Set the Level Select Switch to 1. 2. Press and hold the T ransmitter’ s Dog Select Button continuously for 5 seconds, then release the button. (The Red LED will blink 3 times when it is complete.) Accessories T o purchase additional accessories for your PetSafe ® Remote T ra[...]

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    12 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 T raining Guide T esting the Remote T rainer W e recommend you experience first-hand how the PetSafe ® Remote T rainers with Vibration function. Always begin at the lowest level and increase the intensity up to your personal comfort level. 1. Place your fingers on both Contact Points of the Receiver Collar [...]

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    www .petsafe.net 13 2. If your pet shows no reaction, repeat the V ibration or Static Stimulation level several times before moving up to the next level. 3. YOUR PET SHOULD NOT VOCALIZE OR P ANIC WHEN RECEIVING VIBRA TION OR ST A TIC STIMULA TION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE STIMULA TION LEVEL IS TOO HIGH AND YOU NEED TO GO BACK TO THE PREVIOUS LEVEL AND [...]

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    14 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 immediately take your dog outside or do something he enjoys; don’t activate the Receiver . Let the dog wear it during non-training sessions. Y our dog should believe wearing the Receiver Collar can also result in having fun. It should not be per ceived as punishment. Place the Receiver Collar on and off the [...]

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    www .petsafe.net 15 The “Come” Command 1. Put a separate, non-metallic collar on your pet’ s neck ABOVE the Receiver Collar , and attach a long leash. Note: Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the Contact Points. 2. Hold your leash in one hand and the Handheld T ransmitter in the other . 3. W ait for your pet to walk away from y[...]

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    16 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 The “Stay” Command 1. Put a separate, non-metallic collar on your pet’ s neck ABOVE the Receiver Collar , and attach a long leash. Note: Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the Contact Points. 2. Visibly identify wher e you want your pet to sit by placing his bed or a large piece of cloth o[...]

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    www .petsafe.net 17 1. Choose the Stimulation Level one step higher than your pet’ s Recognition Level. 2. As soon as your pet lifts his paws off the ground to jump on you, press and hold the T op Button (light blue) to deliver Vibration only , or the Middle Button (medium blue on the PDT00-12894 model) to deliver quick Vibration followed by cont[...]

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    18 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 5. If your pet ignores the Vibration or Static Stimulation, use a higher level of Stimulation. 6. Continue to watch your pet, as he may choose another area to dig. 7. Do not allow your pet in the yard unsupervised until he has completely stopped digging. Chasing Chasing is an instinctive behavior stimulated by[...]

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    www .petsafe.net 19 Excessive Barking Barking is an instinctive behavior for dogs. It is impossible to keep your dog from barking entirely , but you can teach him be quiet when you give him a command. Note: This will only be effective when you are at home with your dog. 1. Choose your dog’ s Recognition Level. 2. Put your dog in a situation that [...]

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    20 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 Fr equently Asked Questions How old does a pet have to be before using the PetSafe ® Remote T rainer? • Introduce your PetSafe ® Remote T rainer when your dog graduates from puppy state—usually 6 months old. The Receiver Collar may be too large for dogs under 8 lbs. Once my pet is trained and has been[...]

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    www .petsafe.net 21 T roubleshooting The answers to these questions should help you solve any problem you have with this system. If they do not, please contact the Customer Care Center or visit our website at www .petsafe.net. My pet is not responding when I press a button. • Check to see if the Receiver Collar has been turned on. • If yo[...]

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    22 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 T erms of Use and Limitation of Liability 1. T erms of Use This Product is of fered to you conditioned upon your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions and notices contained herein. Usage of this pr oduct implies acceptance of all such terms, conditions, and notices. 2. Proper Use This Produ[...]

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    www .petsafe.net 23 Customer Car e International USA & Canada - T el: 800-732-2677 Monday - Friday 8 AM - 8 PM / Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM Australia - T el: 1800 786 608 Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5 PM New Zealand - T el: 0800 543 054 Monday - Friday 10:30 PM - 7 PM This product has the benefit of a limited manufactur er’ s warranty . Details of[...]

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    Radio Systems ® Corporation 10427 PetSafe W ay Knoxville, TN 37932 1-800-732-2677 www .petsafe.net 400-1247/3 ©2010 Radio Systems Corporation[...]