Using D-Control Training Collar In Winter - Dog trace d-control 502 mini User Manual

FITTING THE COLLAR
The receiver needs to be very snug around the dog's neck to work properly. A loose fit can allow the
receiver to move around on the dog's neck. The collar must be just tight enough to allow the contact
points to make good contact on your dog's skin. You may need to trim the hair in the area of the
contact points or switch to the longer contact points to ensure consistent contact. This can directly
affect the performance of the collar unit and whether or not the dog will receive the stimulation
impulses. A loose collar can also result in skin irritations. The collar should be tight enough to fit two
fingers between the collar and your dog's neck, but not so tight that it restricts your dog's breathing.
TIP By placing the receiver on your dog's neck laterally, you will extend the range of transmission.
Using d–control training collar in winter
When using d-control in winter, please keep in mind:
Low humidity – causes less skin conductivity. It is necessary to provide better conductivity
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between the electrodes of the receiver and the dog's skin. This can be achieved by lubricating the
dog's skin in the touch points of contact points with Vaseline, baby oil, hand lotion, etc.
Heavier dog's coat – it is necessary to tighten the collar so that the permanent contact with the
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dog's skin is ensured. If the coat is too thick, it is recommended to choose a longer type of contact
points.
Battery properties change – temperatures below 0 °C slow down chemical reactions in batteries. To
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ensure a performance of repetitive stimulations (especially of higher levels), it is recommended to
insert a new battery into the receiver for the winter time. During the training, observe continuously
dog's reactions and increase the stimulation level as needed.
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