Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
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PBC00-16368
Spray Bark Collar Citronella
Quick Start Guide
Important Safety Information
Explanation of Attention Words 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 hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION, used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in harm to your pet.
Not for use with aggressive dogs. Do not use this product if your dog is aggressive, or
if your dog is prone to aggressive behavior. Aggressive dogs can cause severe injury and even
death to their owner and others. If you are unsure whether this product is appropriate for your
dog, please consult your veterinarian or certified trainer.
Lithium Rechargeable Batteries This device contains Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries;
never incinerate, puncture, deform, short-circuit, or charge with an inappropriate charger. Fire,
explosion, property damage, or bodily harm may occur if this warning is not followed.
Do not expose the device to freezing temperatures (-32 °F or 0 °C) or to conditions warmer than
113 °F or 45 °C. Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight. Never leave the unit in a car where the
device can heat up to high temperatures (113 °F or 45 °C).
• Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
• Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
• Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist /vapors / spray.
• In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection.
• If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
• Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
• Keep out of reach of children.
FIRST AID TREATMENT:
If inhaled, get medical attention if you feel unwell. After skin contact, rinse affected area with soap
and water. After eye contact, rinse/flush eyes gently using water for 15-20 minutes.
The Bark Control Collar is not a toy. Keep it away from the reach of children. Use it only for its
bark stopping purpose.
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.
• Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this manual.
• Never connect a leash to the electronic collar.
• When using a separate collar for a leash, don’t put pressure on the electronic collar.
• Wash the dog’s neck area and the contact area of the collar weekly with a damp cloth.
• Examine the contact area daily for signs of a rash or a sore.
• If a rash or sore is found, discontinue use of the collar until the skin has healed.
• If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
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• For additional information on bed sores and pressure necrosis, please visit our website.
• This product is only for use with healthy pets. If you’re not certain that your pet is in good
health, we recommend that you take your pet to a veterinarian before using this product.
Important Recycling Advice
Please respect the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations in your country.
This equipment must be recycled. At the end of the product life, do not place it in the normal
municipal waste system. Please check the regulations in your area or return it to where it was
purchased so that it can be placed in our recycling system. If these options are not possible,
please contact the Customer Care Center for further information.
Important Recycling Advice
Please respect the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations in your country.
This equipment must be recycled. At the end of the product life, do not place it in the normal
municipal waste system. Please check the regulations in your area or return it to where it was
purchased so that it can be placed in our recycling system. If these options are not possible,
please contact the Customer Care Center for further information.
These steps will help keep your pet comfortable and safe. Some pets are sensitive to contact
pressure. You may find after some time that your pet is very tolerant of the collar. If so, you may
relax some of these precautions. It is important to continue daily checks of the contact area. If
redness or sores are found, discontinue use until the skin has fully healed.
The Spray Bark Collar must be used only on healthy dogs over 6 months of age. We recommend
that you take your dog to a veterinarian before using the collar if he is not in good health.