Step 10: Fit The Receiver Collar - Petsafe PIG19 Manual Del Producto

Step 10: Fit the Receiver Collar

Important: The proper fit and placement
of your receiver collar is important for
effective training. The contact points must
have direct contact with your pet's skin on
the underside of his neck.
1. Be sure the receiver collar is off
before placing it on your pet.
Then with your pet standing, fit the
receiver collar snugly onto your pet's
neck so that the contact points make
contact with your pet's skin on the
underside of his neck.
2. Check the tightness of the receiver
collar by inserting one finger
between the end of a contact point
and your pet's neck. The fit should
be snug but not constricting (10A).
3. Allow your pet to wear the receiver
collar for a few minutes, then check
it again.
4. Once you are satisfied with the fit of
the receiver collar, remove it from
your pet and trim it, but make sure to
allow room for growth or a thicker
winter coat. Use a lighter to seal the
cut so that it will not fray (10B).
5. The collar will slip if it is not properly
threaded. The slide buckle prevents
the collar from becoming loose
around your pet's neck and the
ridges must be facing up (10C).
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• Proper fit of the receiver collar is important. A receiver 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 receiver collar on the pet for more than 12 hours per day.
• When possible reposition the receiver collar on the pet's neck every 1 to 2 hours.
• Regularly recheck the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in
this product manual.
• Never connect a lead to a collar with contact points. It will cause excessive
pressure on the contact points.
• When connecting a lead to a separate collar, do not allow it to put pressure on
the receiver collar.
• Wash the 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.
• You may need to trim the hair in the area of the contact points. However, never
shave the pet's neck; this may lead to a rash or infection.
10A
10B
10C
Ridges facing up
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