User Manual

Preparing to Use the Remote Trainer
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Fitting the Receiver Collar
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Before you begin training, be sure the receiver collar fits properly.
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The collar should be worn snugly on your dog’s neck.
This is extremely important! If the collar is too loose,
your dog will not receive the signal.
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Picking the Right Correction Level
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There are 10 levels of correction so you can customize your remote trainer
for your dog’s temperament and the type of training you do.
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Start with the lowest level. Before you begin training, test the dog’s
response at Level 1. Use the Brief (B) correction button and watch the dog’s
response. If your dog’s response is similar to that of a quick tug on his leash,
you are at a good starting point. If your dog does not respond at Level 1,
increase the correction one level and test his response. Continue until your
dog can just feel the stimulation (like a quick tug on a leash.)
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You may need to adjust the correction level during training as the dog’s
response may change with excitement or distraction.
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Understanding the Types of Training Corrections
Your BigLeash trainer allows you to adjust the type, the duration and
the level of the training correction.
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The “A” button provides either an audible or a vibration warning. In many
training situations, it is recommended that the correction be preceded by a
short audible or vibration warning. Your pet will learn to avoid a correction by
responding to the audible or vibration warning.
See page 7 for instructions to switch from audible to vibration mode.
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The “B” button provides a brief 1 second correction (regardless of how
long you hold the button down.) Press the “B” button repeatedly for a series
of brief corrections.
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The “C” button provides a continuous correction (up to 8 seconds.) This
allows you to control the duration of the correction when the situation calls
for a longer correction.
NOTE FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAINERS: To increase or decrease the correction level during a
‘continuous’ correction, change the correction level (▲ or ▼) while pressing the “C” button.
You should be able to place no more than your thumb
between the contact posts and the dog’s neck.
When checking snugness of collar, the dog’s neck
should be facing down(sniffing position) as this
position is where the dog’s neck is the smallest.
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