User's Manual

The training instructions you give to your dog are sent from the remote control to the receiver collar(s) by
radio waves.
These radio waves are sensitive and the range reaches approximately 400 yards for the CANICOM 400
(depending on geography and environment).
The performances of your CANICOM 400 will be optimal if you respect the following
recommendations:
▪ To obtain a good radio range, do not cover the top of the remote control unit with any part of your
hand while holding
.
▪ For optimal range performance, hold the remote control in front of you, with your arm extended, at
least 10 inches away from your body.
▪ The position of the receiver collar around the neck of the dog should be in the following way: the
“On/Off” indicator light is visible and is not in contact with the breast of the dog
.
▪ Check the batteries (remote control and receiver collar(s)) before using the unit and replace them
as soon as the level of load is weak.
▪ The performances of the batteries decrease slightly under temperatures lower than 0°C. If possible,
keep the remote control warm (e.g. inside a pocket) before using it.
● Fitting the collar
The strap must be adjusted so that the contact points are in contact with the skin of the dog.
Collar adjustment is very important:
- If the strap is too loose, the collar is likely to move and repeated friction can irritate the skin of your
dog. Furthermore, it will not function correctly.
- If the collar is too tight, the dog will have breathing difficulties.
Do not leave the collar positioned at the same place for long periods (i.e. over 3 hours) because this can
cause irritations. If your dog must carry the collar for long periods, change regularly the position around
the neck of your dog.
Never leave the collar more than 8 hours per day on your dog. Check your dog’s neck regularly.
If irritations appear, remove the collar until all signs of skin irritation have disappeared.
● Starting out with the training collar
▪ You can start using the collar with 6-month-old puppies that have already received some basic
training: “stay”, “sit”, or at least “no.
▪ Do not use the collar with dogs that are not in good physical shape (i.e. cardiac problems, epilepsy)
or have behavioural problems.
▪ Your dog will need to get used to the collar; for a few days let the dog wear the collar but do not use
it.
▪ Positive and effective training takes time. do not rush:
− Choose a familiar area, a place your dog is used to.
− Define the level of stimulation from which your dog reacts by starting with the level
of the lowest intensity and increasing gradually
.
− Choose the right moment to press the button: at the exact time your dog does something
wrong.
− Give your dog plenty of encouragement: it will learn faster and its desire to respond will only
increase.
▪ Do not hesitate to contact a professional trainer for any further advice.
● The difference between “continuous” and “flash” stimulation
Both functions are extremely interesting and useful, since they can be adapted to any dog and any
situation.
 “continuous” stimulation
Should be typically used for training at a location that is familiar to the dog (at the beginning).
Because the stimulation is continuous, use the lowest intensity and take advantage of the length of the
stimulation rather than of the intensity, so your dog has time to understand.
 “flash” stimulation
Use this function to correct your dog. The low stimulation will attract its attention, it will feel something
unpleasant at the precise moment when it behaves badly.
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