Instructions / Assembly

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Proper fit of the receiver collar is important. A receiver collar worn for too long or made too
tight on your pet’s neck may cause skin damage, ranging from redness to pressure ulcers. This
condition is commonly known as bed sores.
• Avoid leaving the receiver collar on your pet for more than 12 hours per day.
• When possible reposition the collar on your pet’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.
• Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this manual.
• Regularly recheck the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in
this manual.
• You may need to trim the hair in the area of the contact points. Never shave your pet’s
neck; this may lead to a rash or infection.
• Never connect a leash to a collar with contact points. It will cause excessive pressure on
the contact points.
• When using a separate collar for a leash, do not put pressure on the receiver collar.
• Wash your pet’s neck area and the contact points of the receiver 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 receiver collar until the skin has healed.
• If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
• For additional information on bed sores and pressure necrosis, please visit our website.