Elite Bark Control Collar Set Up


Welcome

Welcome to your new PetSafe® Elite Bark Control Collar!

What to Expect

Training time will vary depending on the dog.

The Safety Shut Off feature automatically turns the collar off for three minutes if your dog barks more than 15 times within a 50 second period.

Progressive learning starts with the lowest correction and increases 1 level each time your dog barks within 30 seconds of the previous bark. If your dog does not bark again within 30 seconds, the collar will reset itself to the lowest level of correction.

Refrain from having your dog wear the collar longer than 12 hours at a time to avoid irritation.

Materials

Please have the following in front of you for setup:

Elite Bark Control CollarElite Bark Control Collar

Elite Bark Control Collar

RFA-188 BatteryRFA-188 Battery

RFA-188 Battery

CoinCoin

Coin


Fit the Collar

For proper use, the collar must be adjusted to fit your pet properly. Turn the battery to the OFF position before fitting to avoid false activation.

Adjust Collar

Center the probes on the neckCenter the probes on the neck

With your dog standing, center the probes on the neck.

 Check that only one finger fits between the probe and your dog’s neck Check that only one finger fits between the probe and your dog’s neck

Check that only one finger fits between the probe and your dog’s neck.

Adjust Strap

Adjust the strap until the collar is snug. Both probes must be touching skin for correction to be felt.

StrapStrap

Fasten Buckle

Slide Buckle

Loosen strapLoosen strap

To loosen
Move the strap through the Slide Buckle, then pull through the Fasten Buckle.

Tighten strapTighten strap

To tighten
Move the strap up through the Fasten Buckle, then pull through the Slide Buckle.

Important: Refrain from using the collar longer than 12 hours to avoid irritation.

Trim Strap (Optional)

Materials needed: scissors, pen, lighterMaterials needed: scissors, pen, lighter

If the strap is too long for your pet, follow the instructions below to trim the excess. The above materials will be needed to begin.

Important: Leave extra room on the strap if your dog is young or grows a thick winter coat.

To begin, follow these steps:

Mark the strap at least 2 inches past the slide buckleMark the strap at least 2 inches past the slide buckle

Mark the strap at least 2 inches past the slide buckle.

Trim the strapTrim the strap

Remove the collar from your dog and trim the strap.

Apply a flame to seal the cut edgeApply a flame to seal the cut edge

Apply a flame to seal the cut edge.


Insert the Battery

Insert the batteryInsert the battery

Place the battery into the collar and use a coin to twist to the ON position. The light on the collar will turn green, then orange to indicate the collar is on. If there is no light, replace your battery with a new RFA-188 battery.


Test your Collar

To test the bark collar, both the vibration and sound sensor must be activated.

Test your collar, step 1Test your collar, step 1

Hold the collar with the light indicator facing up, then quickly drag across a hard surface while blowing air toward the collar. This activates the vibration and sound sensor to send a correction.


Note: Drag across a surface that can withstand scratching, such as a cutting board.

Test your collar, step 2Test your collar, step 2

Watch for a red light and listen for a beep to confirm that the collar is activating.


Contact Customer Care

If you need further assistance, please contact our customer care team.

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