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BARK COLLAR USER GUIDE Thank you for purchasing the ARF PETS Bark Collar. This User Guide is intended to provide you with guidelines to ensure that operation of this product is safe and does not pose risk to the user.
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Important Safety Information Explanation of Attention Words and Symbols used in this guide This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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• If a rash or sore is found, discontinue use of the collar until the skin has healed. • If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian. These steps will help keep your pet safe and comfortable. Millions of pets are comfortable while they wear the two contacts on Receiver.
T T able of Contents Components ..........................5 Other Items You May Need ..................... 5 How the System Works ......................6 Features ...........................6 Key Definitions ........................7 O O perating Guide ........................9 Prepare the Remote Transmitter ..................9 Prepare the Receiver Collar ....................11 Fit the Receiver Collar......................12 To Pair the Remote Transmitter and Receiver Collar ............14 Two Dog System........................
C C omponents Securing Pads Contact Points Receiver Collar 1.5-volt Test Light Remote Remote Remote Batteries Wrist Strap Tool Operating and Transmitter (LR03) Training Guide Other Items You May Need • Scissors Lighter • • Non-metallic collar and 3-meter leash...
Now you can experience the difference a Bark Collar can make. Spend less time training and more time enjoying your dog. The Bark Collar is easy to use with an advanced digital display that tells you exactly what level of stimulation/vibration you are using.
K K ey Definitions Remote Transmitter: Transmits the signal to the Receiver Collar. Tone Only Button (Yellow): Wrist Wrist Strap Strap Clip Clip Sends an audible tone to the collar. No stimulation is delivered. LED Indicator Stimulation Only Button Loop Light Tone Button (Red)/Vibration Only Button(Blue):...
R R eceiver Collar: Delivers stimulation, vibration or tone on a signal from the Remote Transmitter. It is water resistant. On/Off Button: Momentarily pressing and holding this button turns the Receiver Collar on and off. Contact Points: Deliver stimulation/vibration to your pet from the Remote Transmitter. Receiver Indicator Light: Indicates when the Receiver Collar has been turned on or off or a button is pressed and also serves as a low-battery indicator.
O O perating Guide Prepare the Remote Transmitter Step To Insert and Remove the Battery 1. To remove, push out the battery cover ( 2. Install two (2), 1.5-volt (LR03 AAA) batteries with correct positive (+) negtive (-) sides ( 3.
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Transmitter Digital Display The display stays on for approximately 30 seconds after a button press. After 30 seconds with no button press,the blue backlight shuts off first, and if no button press with another five minutes, the display shuts off and the Transmitter goes into battery conservation mode. Pressing any button will turn the display back on.
P P repare the Receiver Collar Step To Insert and Remove the Batteries 1. Remove the Battery Cover and install two (2), 1.5-volt (LR03 AAA) batteries with correct positive (+) negative (-) sides. And replace the Battery Cover to the Receiver Collar. ( Place the Collar in the right place and cover the Securing Pads.( 2 2 B B...
Receiver Indicator Light – Function and Response Receiver Collar Function Green LED Response Power on Flashes once Normal operation - Good battery 1 flash every 5 seconds Training tone On length of button press Flashes once every second In pairing position within 16 seconds Pairing Complete Flashes rapidly for five times...
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If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian. Do not attach a leash to the Bark Collar. This can result in pulling the Contact Points too tightly against your pets neck. You may put a separate non-metallic collar on your dog’s neck and attach a leash.
Mode accordingly, verifying that it is paired with the transmitter. Two Dog System The system can be used to train 2 dogs. Add another ARF PETS collar receiver, sold separately. To Add Dog 2 Remote Transmitter 1.
• Other pets in hearing range will be affected by the training tones. Therefore, training sessions should be conducted out of hearing range of other pets. Never use the Bark Collar to correct or eliminate any form of aggressive behavior. We recommend you contact your local veterinarian or professional trainer to determine if your pet might be aggressive.
Find the Best Stimulation/Vibration Level for Your Pet Important: Always start at the lowest level and work your way up. The Bark Collar has 16 Stimulation/Vibration Levels. This allows you to choose the Stimulation/ Vibration that is best for your pet.
Teaching Basic Obedience The “Sit” Command 1. Put a separate, non-metallic collar on your pet’s neck ABOVE the Receiver Collar, and attach a 3-meter leash. Note: Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the Contact Points. 2. Hold the leash and the Remote Transmitter in one hand. Keep your other hand free to guide your pet into a “Sit”...
3. Wait for your pet to walk away from you. Using the Recognition Level for your pet, press and hold the Stimulation/Vibration Button on your Remote Transmitter. 4. Immediately give the command “Come” while continuing to hold the Stimulation/Vibration Button. 5.
Eliminating Unwanted Behavior Jumping Up Pets typically jump up to get attention. If you do not want your pet to jump on you, then friends or members of the family should not encourage this behavior. That means every time your pet jumps on someone, he should be reprimanded or redirected to an alternate and acceptable behavior, for which he can receive praise.
D D igging It is important to first understand why your pet is digging. Many dogs, such as terriers, were bred to flush out prey, and digging is very innate to them. Other dogs may be digging to find a cool spot to lie down, or simply out of boredom.
C C hasing Chasing is an instinctive behavior stimulated by moving objects. Some dogs have a particularly strong desire to chase that can put them in harm’s way and leave you helpless. Never allow your dog off the leash or out of a contained area until he has learned the “Come” command, regardless of the distraction.
The easiest way to prevent trash raiding is to remove garbage and tempting food from your pet’s environment. You can use the Bark Collar to teach your pet to stay away from these items; however, you must be prepared to correct your pet every time he approaches them.
Is the Receiver Collar water resistant? • Yes. When changing the batteries, be sure to keep the area free of dirt and debris. Will I get exactly 300 meters of range • The range of the Bark Collar will vary according to terrain, with the Bark Collar? Bark Collar? weather, vegetation, as well as transmission from other radio devices.
• Make sure the Receiver Collar has been turned on. My pet does not respond • If your range has reduced from the first time you used the Bark Collar, when I press a button. the battery(s) may be low in either the Remote Transmitter or Receiver Collar.
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