FOR LARGE OR STUBBORN DOGS OPERATING AND BASIC TRAINING GUIDE PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING
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.
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 dog’s neck may cause skin damage. This is called bed sores; it is also called decubitus ulcers or pressure necrosis. • Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day. • When possible, reposition the collar on the dog’s neck every 1 to 2 hours. • Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this manual.
Thank you for choosing SportDOG Brand® training products. Used properly, this product will help you train your dog efficiently and safely. To ensure your satisfaction, please review this owner’s manual thoroughly. If you have questions regarding this product’s operation, please see this manual’s Frequently Asked Questions or Troubleshooting sections, contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144, or visit our website at www.sportdog.com.
COMPONENTS HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS The SportDOG Brand® YardTrainer 105S has been proven safe, comfortable, and effective for dogs over 8 pounds. Consistent, correct use of this product allows you to reinforce commands and correct misbehavior from up to 100 yards. The Remote Transmitter sends a signal, activating the Collar Receiver to deliver a harmless stimulation. With proper training, a dog will learn to associate this signal with a command.
KEY DEFINITIONS TRANSMITTER ANTENNA TRANSMITTER INDICATOR LIGHT INTENSITY DIAL UPPER BUTTON LOWER BUTTON SIDE BUTTON (TONE) CONTACT POINTS ON/OFF BUTTON RECEIVER INDICATOR LIGHT 6 REMOTE TRANSMITTER: Transmits the radio signal to the Collar Receiver. It is water resistant and cannot be submerged in water. INTENSITY DIAL: Provides multiple levels of static stimulation so you can match the correction to your dog’s temperament.
STEP :: 01 PREPARE THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER INSERTING 3-VOLT BATTERIES 1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the Remote Transmitter by using a coin and turning it counter-clockwise. 2. Insert two (CR2032) 3-volt lithium batteries and secure the battery cover. NOTE: Approximate battery life will be 6 months, depending upon frequency of use.
STEP :: 02 PREPARE THE COLLAR RECEIVER INSERTING 3-VOLT BATTERIES 1. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws on the Collar Receiver. 2. Remove the battery door. 3. Insert two (CR2032) 3-volt lithium batteries (positive side up) per the diagram found on the Collar Receiver. 4. Replace the battery door. To ensure waterproofness, check that the o-ring is in place and clean. Press and snap into the Collar Receiver. 5. Tighten the screws, being careful not to overtighten.
STEP :: 03 FIT THE COLLAR RECEIVER IMPORTANT: The proper fit and placement of the Collar Receiver is important for effective training. The Contact Points must have direct contact with your dog’s skin. Please see page 3 for Important Safety Information. To ensure a proper fit, follow these steps: 1. With your dog standing (3A), center the Collar Receiver where the Contact Points are underneath your dog’s neck, touching the skin (3B).
TO RE-THREAD THE COLLAR Slide Buckle The slide buckle prevents the collar from becoming loose around your dog’s neck. Ridges STEP :: 04 The ridges must be facing up; the collar will slip if it is not properly threaded. FIND THE BEST INTENSITY LEVEL FOR YOUR DOG The YardTrainer 105S has multiple intensity levels. This allows you to choose the static stimulation that is best for your dog. NOTE: Always start at the lowest level and work your way up.
STEP :: 05 MATCH THE COLLAR RECEIVER AND REMOTE TRANSMITTER To match the Collar Receiver to work with a new Remote Transmitter or to match a new Collar Receiver to work with your existing Remote Transmitter: A. Turn the Collar Receiver off. B. Press and hold the On/Off Button. The Receiver Indicator Light will come on, then turn off after 4-5 seconds. If the On/Off Button is released too early, the Receiver Indicator Light will begin flashing as normal. If this occurs, start over from A. C.
BEFORE TRAINING YOUR DOG WITH THIS PRODUCT You will have the most success using this Remote Trainer if you always remember to teach a command before trying to reinforce the command with a Remote Trainer. We recommend that you read the following Basic Training instructions before training with this Remote Trainer. Your training will be easier and proceed faster if you follow the guidelines in this teaching assistant.
THE MOST IMPORTANT COMMAND: HERE “Here” is the most important command your dog will ever learn. It is an escape from almost any trouble. “Here” tells your dog to come to you immediately and without deviation. This command is very easy for your dog to learn if you will speak its language. Most dogs will make a beeline to any person who kneels down and opens up their arms. In this position you are using postural language to welcome your dog.
ANOTHER POSITIONAL COMMAND: SIT The next command to teach is “Sit.” With this command, you tell your dog to sit and remain seated until it receives another command. The leash applies pressure to the underside of the dog’s neck when you are training it to sit. You are now working on a different pressure point. Pull straight up on the lead with your right hand and push down on your dog’s butt with your left hand until its bottom hits the ground. Add a verbal “Sit” and release the pressure on the leash.
maintain leash pressure until you get the desired response. Once it understands that there is no danger in these areas, it will be glad to enter upon command. Think about your individual training situation and see if you can create opportunities to work on the “Kennel” command.
APPLICATION OF THE ELECTRONIC COLLAR E-collar use has come a long way. The equipment is better and the many available programs for training with e-collars are better. Some people don’t believe e-collars are reliable enough and therefore they shouldn’t be used, but successful results are dependent on the skills of the operator, not the product. It is very rare for a dog to not accept and happily work while on a leash, but you can hurt your dog’s attitude if it is used improperly.
Your long-term goal is to have your dog remain under total control while receiving correction from the e-collar and understand why the correction occurred. Remain under total control is the key phrase in that sentence. If your dog is jumping around or cannot focus on you because it is vocalizing, it is not under control. If your dog reacts in either of these ways, back off. Either you are progressing too fast or the static stimulation intensity is too high.
“SIT” Next, it is time to condition your dog to sit and accept a correction while maintaining control in the seated position. Have your dog do a quick obedience drill and command “Sit.” While the dog is seated, give a brief correction with the collar and immediately command “Sit” again. If it moves around or gets up, return the dog to the seated position by using the leash. Reward on the shoulder and verbally. Repeat the “Sit”-brief correction-“Sit” three to five times per session.
KEEP THAT COLLAR ON! At some time, you will get to a point where you feel like your dog no longer needs to wear the e-collar because it never makes a mistake. Congratulations on a job well done! However, your dog should always wear the e-collar when in environments that contain distractions. Would you drive your car across the country without automobile liability insurance? You should now think of the e-collar as your insurance policy in case you and your dog get into a wreck.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is the static stimulation safe for my dog? While the static stimulation is unpleasant, it is harmless to your dog. Electronic training devices require interaction and training from the owner to achieve desired results. How old does a dog have to be before using the YardTrainer 105S? Your dog should be able to learn basic obedience commands such as “Sit” or “Stay.” The Collar Receiver may be too large for dogs under 8 pounds.
TROUBLESHOOTING The answers to these questions should help you solve any problem you have with this system. If they do not, please contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144 or visit our website at www.sportdog.com. My dog is not responding when I press a button. • Check to see if the Collar Receiver has been turned on and the Indicator Light is flashing. • If your range has reduced from the first time you have used it, your Remote Transmitter or Collar Receiver batteries may need to be replaced.
TERMS OF USE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 1. TERMS OF USE This Product is offered to you conditioned upon your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein. Usage of this Product implies acceptance of all such terms, conditions, and notices. 2. PROPER USE This Product is designed for use with dogs where training is desired. The specific temperament of your dog may not work with this Product.
FCC COMPLIANCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
PERCHLORATE BATTERY Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. BATTERY DISPOSAL See Important Safety Information related to the battery on page 2. This device operates on 2 (CR2032) 3-volt lithium manganese batteries; replace only with equivalent batteries. Separate collection of spent batteries is required in many regions; check the regulations in your area before discarding spent batteries.
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