PetSafe® Little Dog Spray Bark Control Operating Guide Please read this entire guide before beginning.
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Risk of skin damage. Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Proper fit of the collar is important. A collar worn for too long or made too tight on the pet’s neck may cause skin damage. Ranging from redness to pressure ulcers; this condition is commonly known as bed sores. • Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day. • When possible reposition the collar on the pet’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.
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Components ON OFF PetSafe® Little Dog Bark Control Collar Battery (PetSafe® RFA-188) Citronella Spray PAC19-12069 Operating Guide Features • Custom designed for small dogs up to 55 pounds • Adjustable nylon collar for neck sizes up to 20” with the QuickFit™ Buckle • Waterproof • Good/Low battery indicator • 30-40 sprays per refill • Low spray indicator How the PetSafe® Little Dog Spray Bark Control Works The PetSafe® Little Dog Spray Bark Control Collar effectively deters barking when it is worn.
Key Definitions Spray Nozzle: Where the spray ejects when your dog’s bark is detected. Sound Activated Sensor: Detects the sound of your dog’s bark. Refill Port: Where the spray is refilled. Yellow LED: Low spray indicator Two Color LED: Shows good or low battery On/Off Button: Turns the collar on and off, and resets the spray counter.
CAUTION The Bark Control Collar should not be worn for more than 12 hours out of every 24-hour period. Leaving the collar on too long could lead to Skin Irritation. Please refer to page 3 for additional information. Ensure a Proper Spray Pattern For the PetSafe® Little Dog Spray Bark Control to perform properly, the nozzle must be positioned correctly and there must be a clear path from the Spray Nozzle to your dog’s snout. Follow these steps: 1.
Function and Response Table Function LED Light Response Unit is on Green LED Light flashes once every 5 seconds Low battery condition Red LED Light flashes 3 times every 5 seconds Low spray warning Yellow LED Light appears To Fill and Refill the Spray • Remove the collar from your dog. • Turn the unit off. • Hold the spray can upright and firmly press the nozzle down into the Refill Port. Hold for 15 seconds and remove. Note: If spray leaks out, you may need to press harder to complete the seal.
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 • Before playing with your dog, turn the unit off and remove the Bark Control Collar. The activity may cause your dog to bark, which could lead to him associating the play with the burst of spray.
Frequently Asked Questions Will another dog’s bark set off the Bark Control Collar? • No. Will the Bark Control Collar work for my dog? • The Bark Control Collar is safe and effective for all breeds and sizes of dogs, however, it is recommended for little dogs. Will this work with longhaired dogs? • Yes. It may be necessary to trim the hair on your dog’s neck so it does not block the spray from reaching his snout. Does the spray need to hit my dog’s nose? • No.
Customer Care International USA & Canada - Tel: 800-732-2677 Monday - Friday 8 AM - 8 PM / Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM Australia - Tel: 1800 786 608 Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5 PM New Zealand - Tel: 0800 543 054 Monday - Friday 10:30 AM - 7 PM This product has the benefit of a limited manufacturer’s warranty. Details of the warranty applicable to this product and its terms can be found at www.petsafe.net and/or are available by sending a stamped addressed envelope to PetSafe® Ltd.
FCC This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: Modification or changes to this equipment not expressly approved by Radio Systems® Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
