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By Dogtra Remote Controlled Dog Training Collars Owner's Manual Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the Dogtra EDGE training collar.
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Product Safety and Health Statement Intended Use only. They are NOT intended for use on people or on animals other than dogs. Dogtra does not assume any liability for the improper use of any Dogtra e-collars. Aggressive Behavior Dogtra highly recommends consulting a dog training professional when using an e-collar to correct dogs that are aggressive towards people or other dogs.
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Proper Fit Duration your dog can wear the unit this, occasionally reposition the e-collar so the contact points are and consult with a veterinarian. Stimulation Reaction Every dog has a different tolerance level and reaction to e-collar stimulation level. The stimulation level may vary depending on higher level of stimulation.
10. Changing the receiver/collar location light color ………… ……………………………………………… 12. How to change the length of the contact points …………… 13. How to attach the belt clip on the EDGE ………………… 14. How to use the test light ………………………………… 15. How to change the battery ………………………………...
/ adjustment tool - Optional accessories - Additional Receiver/Collars with straps The Dogtra EDGE is expandable to a two, three, or four-dog system. Field auto charger outlet. European charger Dogtra’s european chargers are designed for use with a 230V AC electrical outlet.
Main Features of the EDGE Interchangeable intensity dial Rheostat/volume style with stimulation levels 0~127 1-mile range Location light with 4 selectable colors (white, red, blue and green) User expandable to a two, three, or four-dog system Replaceable batteries Fully waterproof LCD screen Extendable contact points (5/8”...
Understanding your training system 1. How to turn the EDGE on/off of the transmitter until the LCD screen illuminates. To turn the transmitter until the LCD screen shuts off. On / Off Button To turn the receiver/collar on, hold down the on/off button until the LED indicator turns green.
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2. How the transmitter mode buttons work Turn the mode selection dial to choose the function, and then press the button on the front that is set to the desired collar. The single N (Nick) stimulation. C (Constant) Constant gives a continuous stimulation while the button is pressed for up to 12 seconds.
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L (Light) High intensity LED location lights on the EDGE and distinguish dogs easily To activate the light-locate mode, hold down the front transmitter pressed, up to 12 seconds. transmitter once. 3 seconds. transmitter once more. The buttons on the front of the transmitter enables control of up to 4 receiver/collars.
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3. Collar fitting receiver box is on either side of the dog’s windpipe. The receiver box should stay in this position during any training or exercise. If the unit slips downward towards the dog’s windpipe, the unit irritation are found, suspend e-collar training and consult with a veterinarian.
4. How to find the right stimulation The EDGE unit comes installed with the rheostat dial on the transmitter. The rheostat intensity dial controls the stimulation level, with level 1 being the lowest level and level 127 being with 8 levels of stimulation, with 1 being the lowest level and level 8 being the highest.
6. The LED indicator the transmitter and the receiver when the transmitter buttons are pressed. The LED indicator color indicates the battery life level. Green = Fully charged, Amber = Medium, Red = Needs charging If the unit is used while the LED indicator is red, it will shut down automatically.
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* The transmitter and receiver/collar rubber-charging cap ensures dirt and debris does not build up in the charging port area. The unit is waterproof even if the rubber-charging cap is not fully closed. To charge multiple receiver/collars and a transmitter, combine additional battery charger splitter cables as shown.
8. How to change the stimulation intensity The Dogtra EDGE has the ability to switch between the rheostat/ volume intensity and the selector/step intensity. place. To switch to the selector/step dial, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the stimulation level to 0.
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To change the program setting, follow the steps below. dial to 0. Push simultaneously of the transmitter, along with the on/off blue button on the 4. The display on the LCD screen will now show the icon for the rheostat/volume or the selector/step. Repeat the steps from the and the selector/step style of intensity control.
Rheostat/volume intensity control Battery life indicator 10. Changing the receiver/collar location light color The EDGE receiver/collar location light can be set to any of the 4 colors offered. To change the receiver/collar location light to white, red, green, or blue, follow the instructions below, 2.
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11. Code Setting To set the coding for the Dogtra EDGE transmitter to an existing receiver/collar, or an Additional receiver/collar, follow the steps below. transmitter by holding down the transmitter. 3. In the off position hold down the receiver/collar on/off button until the green LED indicator 4.
12. How to change the length of the contact points The Dogtra EDGE comes equipped with standard 5/8” contact points that can be extended to 3/4” contact points, for use with dogs with longer coats. To increase the contact point length from 5/8” to 3/4”, follow the steps below.
13. How to attach the belt clip on the EDGE To attach the included belt clip to the transmitter, follow the instructions below. Philips head screws. * Caution *...
14. How to use the test light Test for a stimulation using the included test light. 1. Turn on the receiver/collar and the transmitter and place the test light over the contact points as shown in the diagram. 2. The test light will illuminate momentarily when the front mode, up to 12 seconds.
15. How to change the battery The Dogtra EDGE batteries are user replaceable. To replace the battery in the transmitter, follow the instructions below. 1. Begin with the transmitter turned off. belt clip and remove the belt clip. – (1) strip the screws.
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* Caution - Do not detach the wire by pulling from the battery. * Caution - The battery wires * Caution - The orange rubber must be inside the battery to be waterproof and must be along the right side of the properly seated in place.
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To replace the battery in the receiver/collar, 1. Begin with the receiver/collar turned off. 2. Remove the strap and unscrew the Phillips head screws on the four corners of the receiver/collar. strip the screws. wire from the battery connector plug. 4.
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* Caution - Do not detach the wire by pulling from the battery. * Caution - The battery wires * Caution - The orange rubber must run neatly along the top left side in to the battery to be waterproof and must be compartment.
General Training Tips Getting started followed by lots of repetition over an extended period of time. As positive and negative reinforcement, you should end up with a well-mannered dog. On-leash obedience training of these commands. A leash attached to a standard collar is used to teach the dog basic obedience commands.
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The level of stimulation best suited for your dog depends on your dog’s temperament and threshold for stimulation. Always start at be found when the dog responds to the stimulation with a mild distracted, dogs will require a higher level of stimulation. section at www.dogtra.com.
Storage maintenance The Dogtra EDGE should be fully charged before storing for climates. Troubleshooting Guide” before sending it to Dogtra for service. If you have any questions or concerns, you may email them to info@dogtra.com, or call customer service at 1-888-811-9111.
Be sure both contact points are transmitter and receiver/collar for battery life. - If you have a full charge, and you have done all of the above, your unit may need to be serviced. Please email us at info@dogtra.com, or call customer service at 1-888-811-9111.
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- For Dogtra units over two years old from the purchase date, the by contacting Dogtra for a replacement battery. Damages incurred to the unit due to improper battery installations are not covered under the warranty.
Issues of replacement and refunds on units purchased less than 30 days from an authorized dealer must be addressed to the dealer directly. If the products purchased from an authorized dealer are after 30 days from the date of purchase, please send the units to Dogtra for service and repair.
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Or you can visit our website at www.dogtra.com for a service request form. If the repair costs are not covered under warranty, we will call you for payment information and authorization. For any...
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