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By Dogtra Remote Controlled Dog Training Collars Owner's Manual Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the Dogtra EDGE training collar.
Product Safety and Health Statement Intended Use 'RJWUD H FROODUV DUH LQWHQGHG IRU EHKDYLRU PRGL¿FDWLRQ RQ GRJV RQO\ They are NOT intended for use on people or on animals other than dogs. Dogtra does not assume any liability for the improper use of any Dogtra e-collars. Aggressive Behavior Dogtra highly recommends consulting a dog training professional when using an e-collar to correct dogs that are aggressive towards people or other dogs.
Table of Contents At a Glance……………………………………………………… Main Features of the EDGE……………………………………… Overview………………………………………………………… Understanding your training system 1. How to turn the EDGE on/off……………………………… +RZ WKH WUDQVPLWWHU PRGH EXWWRQV ZRUN …………………… &ROODU ¿WWLQJ ……………………………………………… +RZ WR ¿QG WKH ULJKW VWLPXODWLRQ ………………………… 5. To maximize the distance ………………………………… 6. The LED indicator ………………………………………… 7. Charging the battery ……………………………………… 8.
At a Glance Main Features of the EDGE - Included in the package - ,QWHUFKDQJHDEOH LQWHQVLW\ GLDO Rheostat/volume style with stimulation levels 0~127 6HOHFWRU VWHS VW\OH ZLWK VWLPXODWLRQ OHYHOV a 7UDQVPLWWHU 5HFHLYHU &ROODU %DWWHU\ FKDUJHU 6SOLWWHU FDEOH 7HVW OLJKW 1-mile range 1LFN &RQVWDQW QRQ VWLPXODWLQJ 3DJHU YLEUDWLRQ PRGHV Owner’s manual Exchangeable selector dial Contact point extension washer / adjustment tool belt clip - Optional accessories -
Overview EDGE Transmitter EDGE Receiver/Collar Antenna Collar strap Mode selection dial Rheostat/Volume 6HOHFWRU 6WHS intensity dial Contact points On/off button LED indicator Rubber-charging cap 1-dog button On/off button 2-dog button Rubber-charging cap LED indicator 3-dog button 4-dog button LCD Belt clip Battery cover Location lights 8 9
Understanding your training system 2. How the transmitter mode buttons work 1. How to turn the EDGE on/off Turn the mode selection dial to choose the function, and then press the button on the front that is set to the desired collar. The single dog EDGE WUDQVPLWWHU FRPHV VHW WR WKH EODFN EXWWRQ 7R WXUQ WKH WUDQVPLWWHU RQ KROG GRZQ WKH EOXH EXWWRQ RQ WKH EDFN RI WKH transmitter until the LCD screen illuminates.
L (Light) High intensity LED location lights on the EDGE receiver/ collar helps to find and distinguish dogs easily in low OLJKW GDUN FRQGLWLRQV To activate the light-locate mode, hold down the front transmitter button. 7KH ORFDWLRQ OLJKW ZLOO FRQWLQXRXVO\ ÀDVK ZKLOH WKH EXWWRQ LV SUHVVHG XS to 12 seconds. 7R DFWLYDWH WKH OLJKW WUDFNLQJ PRGH WDS WKH IURQW EXWWRQ RQ WKH transmitter once.
4. How to find the right stimulation 6. The LED indicator The EDGE unit comes installed with the rheostat dial on the transmitter. The rheostat intensity dial controls the stimulation level, with level 1 EHLQJ WKH ORZHVW OHYHO DQG OHYHO EHLQJ WKH KLJKHVW 6ZLWFK WR WKH included selector style intensity dial with 8 levels of stimulation, with 1 being the lowest level and level 8 being the highest.
* The transmitter and receiver/collar rubber-charging cap ensures dirt and debris does not build up in the charging port area. The unit is waterproof even if the rubber-charging cap is not fully closed. 8. How to change the stimulation intensity The Dogtra EDGE has the ability to switch between the rheostat/volume intensity and the selector/step intensity. 7KH ('*( XQLW FRPHV LQVWDOOHG ZLWK WKH UKHRVWDW GLDO NQRE LQ SODFH 7R switch to the selector/step dial, follow the steps below. 1.
9. What the LCD icons mean To change the program setting, follow the steps below. 6HW WKH WUDQVPLWWHU¶V LQWHQVLW\ dial to 0. The icons on the LCD screen on the transmitter are listed below. 1LFN Constant Pager Light 6HW WKH PRGH GLDO WR ³3´ Rheostat/volume intensity control 6HOHFWRU VWHS LQWHQVLW\ FRQWURO Battery life indicator Push simultaneously 6LPXOWDQHRXVO\ KROG GRZQ WKH EODFN EXWWRQ RQ WKH IURQW RI WKH transmitter, along with the on/off EOXH EXWWRQ RQ WKH EDFN RI WKH transmitter.
11. Code Setting 12. How to change the length of the contact points To set the coding for the Dogtra EDGE transmitter to an existing receiver/collar, or an Additional receiver/collar, follow the steps below. 6WDUW E\ WXUQLQJ RQ WKH WUDQVPLWWHU by holding down the on/off button RQ WKH EDFN RI WKH WUDQVPLWWHU The Dogtra EDGE comes equipped with standard 5/8” contact points that can be extended to 3/4” contact points, for use with dogs with longer coats.
. How to attach the belt clip on the EDGE 14. How to use the test light To attach the included belt clip to the transmitter, follow the instructions below. $OLJQ WKH EHOW FOLS WR WKH JURRYHV RQ WKH EDFN RI WKH WUDQVPLWWHU :LWK D ¿UP JULS VFUHZ RQ WKH EHOW FOLS XVLQJ WKH SURYLGHG Philips head screws. Test for a stimulation using the included test light. 1. Turn on the receiver/collar and the transmitter and place the test light over the contact points as shown in the diagram. 2.
15. How to change the battery (1) (2) The Dogtra EDGE batteries are user replaceable. To replace the battery in the transmitter, follow the instructions below. 1. Begin with the transmitter turned off. 8QVFUHZ WKH WZR 3KLOOLSV KHDG VFUHZV DWWDFKHG WR WKH EDFN RI WKH EHOW clip and remove the belt clip. – (1) 8QVFUHZ WKH VFUHZV ZLWK D ¿UP JULS WDNLQJ H[WUD FDXWLRQ WR QRW VWULS the screws.
To replace the battery in the receiver/collar, * Caution - Do not detach the wire by pulling from the battery. 1. Begin with the receiver/collar turned off. 2. Remove the strap and unscrew the Phillips head screws on the four corners of the receiver/collar. 8QVFUHZ WKH VFUHZV ZLWK D ¿UP JULS WDNLQJ H[WUD FDXWLRQ WR QRW VWULS the screws. 5HPRYH WKH IURQW FDVH :KLOH KROGLQJ WKH EDWWHU\ ZLUH GHWDFK WKH wire from the battery connector plug. 4.
General Training Tips Getting started
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 PLVVLQJ SDUWV RU GDPDJH WR WKH FDVLQJ 'DPDJHG RU EURNHQ FDVLQJ PD\ DIIHFW WKH ZDWHUSURRI JXDUDQWHH RQ WKH XQLW $IWHU FRQ¿UPLQJ WKDW WKHUH LV no damage to the casing, rinse the receiver/collar and clean out any dirt or debris. 1. My dog is not reacting to the collar.
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 WKH UDQJH PD\ decrease substantially. 7KH UDQJH LQGLFDWHG RQ WKH XQLW¶V ER[ LV IRU ÀDW WHUUDLQ OLQH RI VLJKW Heavy brush, trees, hills, buildings, and/or moisture will affect the range of your unit. For the best range, hold the transmitter vertically above your head, and/or try moving to higher ground.
and call customer service at 1-888-811-9111, for technical support, before sending it to Dogtra for 6HUYLFH 7KH FRVW RI VKLSSLQJ SURGXFWV XQGHU ZDUUDQW\ EDFN WR 'RJWUD LV WKH FXVWRPHU¶V UHVSRQVLELOLW\ 'RJWUD is not responsible for units damaged or lost in transition to Dogtra. Dogtra is not responsible for loss RI WUDLQLQJ WLPH RU LQFRQYHQLHQFH ZKLOH WKH XQLW LV LQ IRU UHSDLU ZRUN 'RJWUD GRHV QRW SURYLGH ORDQHU units or any form of compensation during the repair period.
