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Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Proper fit of the collar is important. A collar worn for too long, or made too tight on the dog’s neck may cause skin damage. This is called bed sores; it is also called decubitus ulcers or pressure necrosis. • Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day. • When possible, reposition the collar on the dog’s neck every 1 to 2 hours. • Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this manual.
Thank you for choosing SportDOG Brand® training products. Used properly, this product will help you train your dog efficiently and safely. To ensure your satisfaction, please review this owner’s manual thoroughly. If you have questions regarding this product’s operation, please see this manual’s Frequently Asked Questions or Troubleshooting sections, contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144, or visit our website at www.sportdog.com.
COMPONENTS HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS The SportDOG Brand® YardTrainer 350 has been proven safe, comfortable, and effective for all dogs over 8 pounds. Consistent, correct use of this product allows you to reinforce commands and correct misbehavior from up to 300 yards. The Remote Transmitter sends a signal, activating the Collar Receiver to deliver a harmless stimulation. With proper training, a dog will learn to associate this signal with a command.
KEY DEFINITIONS TRANSMITTER ANTENNA TRANSMITTER INDICATOR LIGHT SIDE BUTTON INTENSITY DIAL UPPER BUTTON LOWER BUTTON CHARGING JACK CONTACT POINTS RECEIVER INDICATOR LIGHT REMOTE TRANSMITTER: Transmits the radio signal to the Collar Receiver. It is waterproof and can be submerged in water to a depth of 25 feet. INTENSITY DIAL: Provides multiple levels of static stimulation so you can match the correction to your dog’s temperament.
STEP :: 01 PREPARE THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER CHARGE THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER 1. Lift the rubber cover protecting the Charging Jack. 2. Connect one of the charger connectors to the Charging Jack. 3. Plug the charger into a standard 120-volt AC wall outlet. 4. Charge the Remote Transmitter for 24 hours for the first charge. Recharges take only 12 hours. NOTE: The Transmitter Indicator Light will flash after 12 hours of charging.
STEP :: 02 PREPARE THE COLLAR RECEIVER CHARGE THE COLLAR RECEIVER 1. Lift the rubber cover protecting the Charging Jack. 2. Connect one of the charger connectors to the Charging Jack. 3. Plug the charger into a standard 120-volt AC wall outlet. 4. Charge the Collar Receiver for 24 hours for the first charge. Recharges take only 12 hours. NOTE: The Receiver Indicator Light will flash after 12 hours of charging. For the first charge, continue to charge the Collar Receiver for an additional 12 hours. 5.
RECEIVER INDICATOR LIGHT OPERATIONAL MODE Unit is charging < 12 hours Unit is charging > 12 hours Unit is turned on via On/ Off Button Unit is turned off via On/ Off Button Unit is turned off via On/ Off Button Unit is on LIGHT COLOR Red LIGHT FUNCTION Light is solid BATTERY STATUS N/A SPEAKER FUNCTION N/A Green Light flashes once per second N/A N/A Green N/A Beeps 5 times Good Beeps 2 times Low Beeps 2 times Green Light is solid in color during beep sequence Light is solid in color during beep s
STEP :: 03 FIT THE COLLAR RECEIVER IMPORTANT: The proper fit and placement of the Collar Receiver is important for effective training. The Contact Points must have direct contact with your dog’s skin. Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Proper fit of the collar is important. A collar worn for too long, or made too tight on the dog’s neck may cause skin damage. This is called bed sores; it is also called decubitus ulcers or pressure necrosis.
STEP :: 04 2. The Collar Receiver should fit snugly, yet loose enough to allow one finger to fit between the strap and your dog’s neck (3C). 3. Allow your dog to wear the collar for several minutes, and then recheck the fit. Check the fit again as your dog becomes more comfortable wearing the Collar Receiver. 3C FIND THE BEST INTENSITY LEVEL FOR YOUR DOG The YardTrainer 350 has multiple intensity levels. This allows you to choose the static stimulation that is best for your dog.
STEP :: 05 12 MATCH THE COLLAR RECEIVER AND REMOTE TRANSMITTER To match the Collar Receiver to work with a new Remote Transmitter or to match a new Collar Receiver to work with your existing Remote Transmitter: A. Turn the Collar Receiver off. B. Press and hold the On/Off Button. The Receiver Indicator Light will come on, then turn off after 4-5 seconds. If the On/Off Button is released too early, the Receiver Indicator Light will begin flashing as normal. If this occurs, start over from A. C.
ACCESSORIES To purchase additional accessories for your SportDOG Brand® YardTrainer 350, contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144, or visit our website at www.sportdog.com to locate a retailer near you.
BEFORE TRAINING YOUR DOG WITH THIS PRODUCT You will have the most success using this Remote Trainer if you always remember to teach a command before trying to reinforce the command with a Remote Trainer. We recommend that you read the following Basic Training instructions before training with this Remote Trainer. Your training will be easier and proceed faster if you follow these guidelines.
THE MOST IMPORTANT COMMAND: HERE “Here” is the most important command your dog will ever learn. It is an escape from almost any trouble. “Here” tells your dog to come to you immediately and without deviation. This command is very easy for your dog to learn if you will speak its language. Most dogs will make a beeline to any person who kneels down and opens up their arms. In this position you are using postural language to welcome your dog.
ANOTHER POSITIONAL COMMAND: SIT The next command to teach is “Sit.” With this command, you tell your dog to sit and remain seated until it receives another command. The leash applies pressure to the underside of the dog’s neck when you are training it to sit. You are now working on a different pressure point. Pull straight up on the lead with your right hand and push down on your dog’s butt with your left hand until its bottom hits the ground. Add a verbal “Sit” and release the pressure on the leash.
A DIRECTIONAL COMMAND: KENNEL You will often require your dog to enter different areas and objects: airline crates, vehicles, buildings, boats, duck blinds, and fenced areas are just a few examples. You will use the command “Kennel” to tell your dog to enter what is in front of it. Always use the command “Sit” before you ask a dog to enter. If you give your dog a chance to sit and look into the area it is being asked to enter, it will be far more likely to perform this skill without a fight.
UNDERSTANDING CORRECTION We have spoken very little about correcting your dog for making a mistake up until this time. No dog is perfect and many mistakes are going to occur while training. In reality you want your dog to make mistakes so you can clearly show the difference between right and wrong. It is important that you have a correction method that your dog understands and comfortably accepts. Here is the correction system you should use from Day One.
THE RIGHT WAY TO BEGIN Your dog needs to start wearing an e-collar as soon as it can comfortably support the collar’s weight. The collar should be worn from that point forward during all training sessions. Initially, you should attach the collar and do something fun such as retrieving exercises with a bumper or ball. Continue this until your pup’s tail is wagging uncontrollably.
COLLAR CONDITIONING WITHIN EACH OBEDIENCE COMMAND Never correct your dog with the e-collar without first conditioning it to accept and understand the collar. This will take a short period of time, but without the conditioning process, your dog will be dazed and confused about the discomfort around its neck. It is easy to confuse your dog and undo a couple of months of good training in just a few minutes by over-stimulating on a correction or correcting when it is not justified.
“STAY” When your dog is comfortably accepting e-collar pressure while remaining seated, you can start to use the e-collar for correction on the “Stay” command. After successfully seating your dog, command “Stay,” deliver a brief correction and command “Stay” again. Watch for the acceptance response and do not move ahead until you get it. Call your dog to you and repeat the process several times without e-collar stimulation.
KEEP THAT COLLAR ON! At some time, you will get to a point where you feel like your dog no longer needs to wear the e-collar because it never makes a mistake. Congratulations on a job well done! However, your dog should always wear the e-collar when in environments that contain distractions. Would you drive your car across the country without automobile liability insurance? You should now think of the e-collar as your insurance policy in case you and your dog get into a wreck.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is the static stimulation safe for my dog? While Continuous and/or Momentary static stimulation may be unpleasant, it is harmless to your dog. Electronic training devices require interaction and training from the owner to achieve desired results. How old does a dog have to be before using the YardTrainer 350? Your dog should be able to learn basic obedience commands such as “Sit” or “Stay.” The Collar Receiver may be too large for dogs under 8 pounds.
TROUBLESHOOTING The answers to these questions should help you solve any problem you have with this system. If they do not, please contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144, or visit our website at www.sportdog.com. My dog is not responding when I press a button. • Check to see if the Collar Receiver has been turned on and the Indicator Light is flashing.
TEST LIGHT INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn the Collar Receiver on. Hold the Test Light Contacts to the Contact Points. Press a Static Stimulation Button on the Remote Transmitter. The Test Light will flash. NOTE: At higher static stimulation levels, the Test Light will flash brighter. 5. Turn the Collar Receiver off. Save the Test Light for future testing. NOTE: If the Test Light does not flash, recharge the battery and re-test.
FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
BATTERY DISPOSAL See Important Safety Information related to the battery on page 2. This system operates on two NiMH battery packs (120mAh capacity for the Collar Receiver and 160mAh capacity for the Remote Transmitter). Only replace with battery received from calling the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144, or purchased from our website at www.sportdog.com. Separate collection of spent batteries is required in many regions; check the regulations in your area before discarding spent batteries.
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