7. Trim the collar as follows:
a. Mark the desired
length of the
Receiver Collar with
a pen. Allow for
growth if your pet
is young or grows a
thick winter coat.
b. Remove the Receiver
Collar from your pet and cut off the excess.
c. Before placing the Receiver Collar back onto your pet, seal the
edge of the cut collar by applying a flame along the frayed edge.
Important: For comfort, safety and effectiveness of product,
please ensure the following:
• During the fi rst 2 weeks of training, do not use the training
device on your pet without direct supervision.
• Check the fi t to prevent excessive pressure by being able to
insert one fi nger between the Contact Point and your pet's skin.
• Your pet must be carefully examined daily for any signs of a
rash or sore.
• If a rash or sore is observed, discontinue the use of the
Receiver Collar for a few days.
• If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
• Your pet's neck and the Contact Points must be washed
weekly with a wash cloth and mild hand soap, then rinsed
thoroughly.
A condition called Pressure Necrosis, which is a devitalization
of the skin due to excessive and prolonged contact against the
Contact Points, may occur if the steps above are not followed.
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