By Dogtra Remote Controlled Dog Training Collars Owner's Manual Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the Dogtra ARC training collar.
Product Safety and Health Statement Proper e-collar use Dogtra e-collars are intended for the sole purpose of EHKDYLRU PRGL¿FDWLRQ RI GRJV 7KH\ DUH 127 LQWHQGHG IRU human use 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.
Table of Contents At a Glance ........................................................ 5 Main Features of the ARC ...................................... 6 2YHUYLHZ ........................................................... 7 Understanding your training system +RZ WR WXUQ WKH $5& RQ RII ............................... 9 2. How the transmitter buttons work ....................... 10 &ROODU ¿WWLQJ ................................................. 12 +RZ WR ¿QG WKH ULJKW VWLPXODWLRQ ..................
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Understanding your training system 1. How to turn the ARC on/off To turn the transmitter on, hold down the blue button on the right side of the transmitter until the LCD screen illuminates. To turn the transmitter off, hold down the blue button on the right side of the transmitter until the LCD VFUHHQ VKXWV RII :KHQ WKH /&' VFUHHQ GLVSOD\V 2)) release the button.
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6. The LED indicator 7. Charging the battery 7KH /(' LQGLFDWRU ÀDVKHV HYHU\ VHFRQGV ZKHQ WKH receiver is on and ready for use. The LED indicator will blink on both the transmitter and the receiver when the transmitter buttons are pressed. The LED indicator color indicates the battery life level. Green = Fully charged, Amber = Medium, Red 1HHGV charging If the unit is used while the LED indicator is red, it will shut down automatically. Dogtra ARC uses Lithium-Polymer batteries.
1. Attach the charging cables to both the transmitter and receiver(s), as shown on page 16. 2. Plug the charger into a 120-volt wall outlet or if using WKH DFFHVVRU\ ¿HOG FKDUJHU SOXJ LQWR D FLJDUHWWH OLJKWHU only for Lithium-Polymer batteries (Use a 230-volt European charger for Europe.). When properly plugged in, all indicator lights should glow red.
that current level. In this situation, if you turn the rheostat intensity dial, the level on the screen may not change but WKH DFWXDO LQWHQVLW\ IURP WKH UHFHLYHU FROODU ZLOO FKDQJH LQ agreement with the dial. In this situation, it is ideal to either wait until your transmitter is back to working order before emitting a correction, or while holding the constant button down slowly turn the Rheostat Intensity Dial while watching your dog’s reaction.
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General Training Tips Getting started with your ARC Your dog must know some very basic obedience commands before beginning training with the ARC. A dog learns by ¿UVW EHLQJ VKRZQ D FRPPDQG IROORZHG E\ ORWV RI UHSHWLWLRQ RYHU DQ H[WHQGHG SHULRG $V WKH GRJ EHFRPHV SUR¿FLHQW DW these commands, the trainer can introduce distractions and different locations to strengthen them. Throw in the correct amount of positive and negative reinforcement and you should end up with a well-mannered dog.
Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide Basic maintenance Be sure the rubber-charging cap is securely in place when the collar is in use. After each training session, carefully inspect the unit for any missing parts or damage to the casing. Damaged or broken casing may affect the ZDWHUSURRI JXDUDQWHH RQ WKH XQLW $IWHU FRQ¿UPLQJ WKDW WKHUH LV QR GDPDJH WR WKH FDVLQJ ULQVH WKH UHFHLYHU FROODU and clean out any dirt or debris. 1. My dog is not reacting to the collar.
26 3. The transmitter has no range, or the stimulation is weaker when my dog is farther away. &KHFN WR VHH LI \RXU ¿QJHUV DUH WRXFKLQJ WKH DQWHQQD DV the range may decrease substantially. 7KH UDQJH LQGLFDWHG RQ WKH XQLW¶V ER[ LV IRU ÀDW WHUUDLQ OLQH RI VLJKW +HDY\ EUXVK WUHHV KLOOV EXLOGLQJV DQG or moisture will affect the range of your unit.
The warranty is void if the unit has been altered or an unauthorized person has damaged the unit while attempting repair work. %DWWHU\ UHSODFHPHQW E\ WKH FXVWRPHU GXULQJ WKH ¿UVW \HDU RI WKH \HDU /LPLWHG /LIHWLPH Warranty is not recommended. If the customer chooses to replace the batteries, any damage to the unit during the change-out by the owner will void the warranty. The removal of serial numbers from any Dogtra products will void the warranty.
