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Dogtra ARC Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 By Dogtra Remote Controlled Dog Training Collars Owner's Manual Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the Dogtra ARC training collar.
  • Page 3 Proper e-collar use Dogtra e-collars are intended for the sole purpose of human use or use on other animals. Dogtra Company does not assume any liability for the improper use of a Dogtra e-collar. Aggressive dogs Dogtra highly recommends consulting a dog training professional when using an e-collar to correct dogs that are aggressive towards other dogs or people.
  • Page 4 Training Methods E-collars can be used with many different methods. If you have any concerns in the training methods provided by Dogtra, consult with a dog training professional.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    8. How to change the stimulation intensity ....9. The handheld transmitter LCD ......10. Code setting ..........11. How to attach the belt clip on the ARC ....12. How to use the test light ........General Training Tips ..........

  • Page 6: At A Glance

    Belt clip Test light Manual Optional accessories Field auto charger 10-volt car outlet. European charger Dogtra’s European chargers are designed for use with a 230V AC electrical outlet. To purchase accessories, please visit www.dogtra.com or call customer service at 1-888-811-9111.

  • Page 7: Main Features Of The Arc

    Main Features of the ARC Checkered grips on the handheld transmitter User expandable to a two-dog system Fully waterproof LCD screen Belt clip For dogs as small as 15 lbs 2-hour rapid charge batteries...
  • Page 8 Overview Antenna Rheostat intensity dial Indicator light (LED window) 1 st -dog toggle 1 st -dog switch Constant Pager (gray (gray button) button) switch 2 nd -dog (mode 2 nd -dog button) Pager Constant (orange (orange button) button) Belt clip screen Battery magnetic...
  • Page 9 Collar strap Contact points magnetic switch red Battery charging Indicator light receptacle & (LED window) rubber plug Receiver/Collar...

  • Page 10: Understanding Your Training System

    Understanding your training system 1. How to turn the ARC on/off To turn the transmitter on, hold down the blue button on the right side of the transmitter until the LCD screen illuminates. To turn the transmitter off, hold down the blue button on the right side of the transmitter until the LCD release the button.

  • Page 11: How The Transmitter Buttons Work

    2. How the transmitter buttons work on the transmitter (Two on the face of the transmitter, two on the left side, and one on the right side.). toggle switch -dog (gray button) (mode button) -dog Pager (gray button) -dog -dog (orange button) Pager (orange button)
  • Page 12 Pager Button transmitter. it will give a non-stimulating vibration for as long as the button is depressed, for up to 12 seconds.

  • Page 13: Collar Fitting

    3. Collar fitting or two snugly in between the contact points and your dog’s box is either side of the dog’s windpipe. on the dog’s neck. When this happens, the contact points...

  • Page 14: To Maximize The Distance

    4. How to find the right stimulation The ARC unit comes with the rheostat dial on the transmitter. The rheostat intensity dial controls the stimulation level, with level 0 being the lowest level and level 127 being the highest. The level of stimulation best suited for your dog depends on your dog’s temperament and threshold for stimulation.

  • Page 15: The Led Indicator

    6. The LED indicator receiver is on and ready for use. The LED indicator will blink on both 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 charging If the unit is used while the LED indicator is red, it will shut down automatically.

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery

    Battery Charging Procedure NOTE : The unit has a partial charge when it leaves the Dogtra facility, upon receipt of the collar, be sure to give it a full 2-hour init...

  • Page 17: How To Change The Stimulation Intensity

    8. How to change the stimulation intensity The Dogtra ARC has a rheostat intensity dial on the top of the transmitter (0 is the lowest and 127 is the highest). or downward) depending on your dog’s temperament and threshold for stimulation.

  • Page 18: The Handheld Transmitter Lcd

    9. The handheld transmitter LCD Turn the LCD backlight on and off with a short press of The LCD screen indicates the stimulation level (0-127). The LCD battery life indicator shows 3 bars at full charge, 2 bars at medium charge and 1 bar when it needs to be charge for your receiver, observe the LED indicator on the Green = full charge Amber = medium charge...

  • Page 19: Code Setting

    intensity level to freeze at that current level. In this situation, if you turn the rheostat intensity dial, the level on the screen collar will change in agreement with the dial. In this situation, it is ideal to either wait until your transmitter is back to working order before emitting a correction, or while holding the constant button down slowly turn the Rheostat Intensity Dial while watching your dog’s reaction.

  • Page 20: How To Attach The Belt Clip On The Arc

    Code setting for 1-dog use 5. To code set the Dogtra ARC for 1-dog use, repeat steps 1 and 2 above. While the green LED is rapidly blinking front and side of the transmitter simultaneously. every 4 seconds when the coding is complete.

  • Page 21: How To Use The Test Light

    12. How to use the test light the contact points as shown in the diagram. stimulation button is pressed on the transmitter. The light will stay lit as long as the Constant button is pressed on the transmitter, up to 12 seconds. 3.

  • Page 22: General Training Tips

    Getting started with your ARC Your dog must know some very basic obedience commands before beginning training with the ARC. A dog learns by these commands, the trainer can introduce distractions and different locations to strengthen them. Throw in the correct amount of positive and negative reinforcement and you should end up with a well-mannered dog.
  • Page 23 By using only enough stimulation to get your point across, you will have a more controllable environment and a dog that is under less stress. Animals (and humans) perform better in a less stressful environment. For more training information, please visit our website at www.dogtra.com.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Damaged or broken casing may affect the and clean out any dirt or debris. Storage maintenance The Dogtra ARC should be fully charged before storing for extended periods. While in storage, the unit should be Store the units in room temperature. Do not keep the units exposed to extreme climates.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide

    - The contact points may be too short for your dog’s thick or long coat. To place an order for longer contact points, please contact Dogtra or a Dogtra dealer. If you are already using longer contact points, you may need to trim the hair on the dog’s neck,...
  • Page 26 If your dog was in salt-water, be sure to rinse the receiver and charging port with clean water. - For Dogtra units over two years old from the purchase date, the batteries may need to be replaced. You can replace them yourself by contacting Dogtra for a replacement battery.

  • Page 27: Warranty And Repair Information

    Dogtra will estimate the age of the unit by the serial number. Serial number estimates can differ from the actual purchase date. A serial number estimate is the only method of determining an approximate date of purchase without product registration or a proof of purchase.
  • Page 28 The removal of serial numbers from any Dogtra products will void the warranty. Dogtra reserves the right to retain and discard any parts or accessories that have been found damaged upon replacement and repair.

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