NoBark 6 Operating Guide Please read this entire guide before beginning
Thank you for choosing SportDOG Brand™. Used properly, this product will help you train your dog efficiently and safely. To ensure your satisfaction, please review this operating guide thoroughly. If you have questions regarding this product’s operation contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144, or visit our website at www.sportdog.com. Please register your product within 90 days at www.sportdog.com or by mailing in the registration card.
Components How the SportDOG NoBark 6 Works The SportDOG NoBark 6 effectively and humanely stops barking when it is worn. When the vibration of your dog’s bark triggers the Vibration Sensor Probe, a Static Correction is administered through the Contact Points. The NoBark 6 starts with the lowest level of Correction and then increases through 6 levels each time your dog barks within 30 seconds of the previous bark.
Important: • DO NOT use the NoBark 6 with any additional collars, tags, leashes or other items that may cause vibration and trigger a false correction. • Your dog may wear a harness for attaching a leash and/or tags while using the NoBark 6. • Before playing with your dog, remove the NoBark 6. The activity may cause your dog to bark, which could lead to him associating the play with the Correction. • Never leave the NoBark 6 on for more than 12 consecutive hours.
To Insert and Remove the Battery Note: Do not install the battery while the NoBark 6 is on your dog. This NoBark 6 utilizes a replaceable RFA-67 battery. This unique battery is designed to make battery replacement easier and increase water protection. To Insert the Battery: To insert the battery, align the symbols on the battery (arrow) and NoBark 6 (triangle). Use the Test Light Tool to turn the battery clockwise until the arrow lines up with the lock symbol on the housing.
Note: After battery removal, the NoBark 6 may activate 2 or 3 additional times. To ensure the NoBark 6 is deactivated, slide the Vibration Sensor Probe across a table or hard surface several times, until the NoBark 6 stops beeping. Battery Life Average battery life is 3 to 6 months, depending on how often your dog barks. However, due to greater use during your dog’s training, your first battery may not last as long as replacement batteries.
To Test the NoBark 6 Slide the Vibration Sensor Probe across a rough surface for at least 10 inches. The NoBark 6 should beep. If your NoBark 6 doesn’t beep during this test, see “The NoBark 6 does not beep” in the “Troubleshooting” section, and continue with the second step. Note: For further verification that the SBC-6 is functioning, place the contact points on the Test Light Tool and repeat the above procedure. www.sportdog.
To Fit the NoBark 6 Important: The proper fit and placement of your NoBark 6 is important for effective operation. The Contact Points must have direct contact with your dog’s skin on the underside of his neck. To assure a proper fit, please follow these steps: 1. Make sure that the battery is not installed in the NoBark 6. 2. Start with your dog standing comfortably. 3. Place the NoBark 6 high on your dog’s neck close to the ears. Center the Contact Points underneath your dog’s neck, touching the skin.
Important: For comfort, safety and effectiveness of product, please ensure the following: • Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure by being able to insert one finger between a Contact Point and your dog’s skin. • Examine your dog daily for any signs of a rash or sore. • If a rash or sore is observed, discontinue the use of the NoBark 6 for a few days. • If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
What to Expect During Use of the NoBark 6 Important: Do not leave your dog alone the first few times he receives a Correction. Place the NoBark 6 properly on your dog and wait nearby until he barks. Most dogs will understand very quickly that the NoBark 6 is disrupting their urge to bark and will relax and stop barking. Because the Correction from the NoBark 6 may be surprising or startling at first, some dogs may bark more at the initial correction.
Accessories To purchase additional accessories for your SportDOG NoBark 6, contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144 or visit our website at www.sportdog.com to locate a retailer near you. Component Part Number Battery - two pack RFA-67D-11 Replacement Collar RFA-68 Accessory Pack (Extra Contact Points, washers, and battery) RFA-118 www.sportdog.
Frequently Asked Questions Will my dog stop barking completely? • The NoBark 6 effectively and humanely stops barking when it is worn. It should only be worn during periods of unwanted barking. My dog has a sensitive nature. Can I lower the Correction level? • You can obtain a resistor to reduce the Correction level by contacting the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144. Will another dog’s bark set off the NoBark 6? • No. Is the NoBark 6 safe and humane? • Yes.
Is it possible for my dog to learn not to bark only when the NoBark 6 is on? • Yes. This is best accomplished by placing the NoBark 6 on your dog only in situations where you never want him to bark, and never placing the NoBark 6 on your dog in situations where you find it acceptable for him to bark. I have more than one • It should not be a problem, dog, but only one especially if you follow the dog with a barking procedures described in this problem. Will it guide.
Troubleshooting The NoBark 6 does not beep. • Test the NoBark 6 (see “To Test the NoBark 6” section). • If your NoBark 6 does not beep during this test, try the same test on a rougher surface. • Ensure that the battery is properly installed. • Replace the battery. • If the NoBark 6 still does not beep, contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144. My NoBark 6 beeps, but my dog keeps barking (does not respond to the Correction).
Service If you need service, please contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144 for help in troubleshooting and, if necessary, to arrange a repair for your product (a service charge may apply). Also, please visit our website at www.sportdog.com for more Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting Tips. _______________________________________ Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability 1.
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