User's Manual

● How to check that your CANICOM 200 First is functioning properly
You can check that your CANICOM 200 First is operating correctly at any time.
▪ Before doing so, make sure that the receiver collar is turned “Off”.
▪ You can place the neon test lamp in contact with each of the contact points (by unscrewing them, then by
screwing them up in order to grip wires of the lamp under the contact points).
▪ Turn “On” the remote control and receiver collar.
▪ Press the “1” button then modify the level of intensity of the stimulations by pressing the buttons 2 to 5: the
test lamp will come on with more or less intensity.
● Getting the best results
The training instructions you send to your dog are sent from the remote control to the receiver collar by radio waves.
These radio waves are sensitive and the range reaches approximately 200 yards (depending on geography and
environment).
The performances of you CANICOM 200 First 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 or antenna 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 your dog should be in the following way: the “On/Off”
indicator is visible and is not in contact with the breast of the dog.
▪ Check the batteries (remote control and receiver collar) 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. in the 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.
▪ 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 irritations 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.
● Cautions for use
▪ The CANICOM receiver collar is totally waterproof. Your dog can swim in water. In order to maintain
water tightness, we recommend the replacement of the seal located in the receiver collar every year.
▪ Your dog should not wear any medal, metallic collar, or any other kind of collar together with the training collar
CANICOM.
▪ The remote control is showerproof only: it is only designed to remain a short time in the rain. Put it safe
from water as soon as possible. If the remote control falls into the water, it could be damaged in an irreversible
way.
▪ Avoid placing the remote control close to objects sensitive to magnetic fields which could be irreversibly
damaged.
▪ Do not place or keep the unit in places exposed to high temperatures.
User’s guide CANICOM 200 FIRST – indice A 6/8