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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank you for choosing SportDOG Brand . 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 section, contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-7-0144, or visit our website at www.sportdog.com. Please register your product within 90 days at www.sportdog.com. By registering, you will enjoy the product’s full warranty and should you ever need to call the Customer Care Center, we will be able to help you faster. Additionally, you will not have to save your product receipt as registering serves as proof of purchase. Most importantly, SportDOG will never give or sell your valuable information to anyone. ____________________________________________________________________ Table of Contents Components .................... How the System Works ................ Key Definitions ...................4 Prepare the Remote Transmitter ..............5 Prepare the Collar Receivers ................6 Fit the Collar Receiver .................8 Find the Best Intensity Level for Your Dogs ..........8 Program the Remote Transmitter ............... 10 Reset the Collar Receiver ................11 Program the Collar Receiver for Three-Dog Operation ........ 11 Frequently Asked Questions ..............1 Troubleshooting ..................1 Test Light Instructions ................14 Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability ............14 SportDOG Add-A-Dog Receivers and Beeper . -
Page 3: Components
Components How the System Works The SportDOG FieldTrainer 40 -Dog System 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 400 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. Like all SportDOG products, this model features adjustable stimulation levels so you can tailor the stimulation level to your dog’s temperament, eliminating the risk of over-correction. Important: The FieldTrainer 402 has a range of up to 400 yards. Depending on the way you hold the Remote Transmitter, the maximum range may vary. For consistent results at longer ranges, hold the Remote Transmitter in a vertical position away from your body and above your head. Terrain, weather, vegetation, transmission from other radio devices, and other factors will affect the maximum range. www.sportdog.com... -
Page 4: Key Definitions
Key Definitions Remote Transmitter: Transmits the radio signal to the Collar Receiver. It is waterproof and can be submerged in water. Transmitter Indicator Light: Indicates that a button is pressed and also serves as a low-battery indicator. Intensity Dial: Provides multiple levels of stimulation so you can match the correction to your dog’s temperament. Upper Button: This button is factory-set to deliver continuous stimulation for the Collar Receiver with orange collar (Dog 1). Lower Button: This button is factory-set to deliver continuous stimulation for the Collar Receiver with black collar (Dog ). Side Button: This button is not used in factory-set mode. It is used in modes that are user selectable (see page 10 for more detail). Collar Receiver: Receives the radio signal from the Remote Transmitter and delivers the stimulation and/or a tone for correcting your dog. It is waterproof and can be submerged in water. On/Off Button: Momentarily pressing and holding this button turns the Collar Receiver on and off. Contact Points: The contacts through which the Collar Receiver delivers stimulation when a Remote Transmitter button programmed for Continuous or Momentary Stimulation is pressed. Receiver Indicator Light: Indicates when the Collar Receiver has been turned on or off and also serves as a low-battery indicator. Charging Jacks: For connecting the charger. Although the Collar Receiver and Remote Transmitter are waterproof without it, keep the cover in place when not charging to keep debris out of the opening. Continuous Stimulation: When a button is programmed for Continuous Stimulation, you control both when and how long stimulation is delivered to your dog through the Collar Receiver’s Contact Points. When a Continuous Stimulation button is pressed for 8 seconds or more, the Remote Transmitter will “time-out.” The button will need to be released and pressed again before additional stimulation can be delivered. Momentary (Nick) Stimulation: When a button is programmed for Momentary Stimulation, stimulation is delivered for 5/100 of a second, regardless of how long the button is pressed. Collar Receiver Remote Transmitter On/Off Transmitter Button Transmitter Antenna Indicator Light Intensity Side Dial Button Lower Upper... -
Page 5: Prepare The Remote Transmitter
Remote Transmitter for an additional Charger 12 hours. connector placed 5. When charging is completed, replace in the Remote the rubber cover. Transmitter Charging Jack Note: Approximate battery life between charges is 40 to 60 hours, depending on frequency of use. Transmitter Indicator Light Remote Transmitter Function Indicator Light Response Continuous Stimulation or Tone Only Solid in color button pressed Momentary (Nick) Stimulation button pressed Single flash Low battery – Continuous Stimulation or Tone Flashes continuously Only button pressed www.sportdog.com... -
Page 6: Prepare The Collar Receivers
Prepare the Collar Receivers Step Charge the Collar Receivers 1. Lift the rubber covers protecting the Charging Jacks. 2. Connect one of the charger connectors to each of the Charging Jacks. 3. Plug the charger into a standard 10-volt AC wall outlet. 4. Charge the Collar Receivers for 4 hours for the first charge. Recharges take only 1 hours. Note: The Receiver Indicator Light will flash after 12 hours of charging. Charger connector For the first charge, continue to charge placed in Collar Receiver the Collar Receiver for an additional Charging Jack 12 hours. - Page 7 Unit is delivering Good or Unit will beep tone for as long as button is pressed Unit is charging LED is solid < 1 hours Unit is charging Green LED is flashing once per > 1 hours second Batteries Rechargeable • The rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries are not memory sensitive and do not require depletion before charging. • The batteries come partially charged from the factory, but will require a full charge before the first use (4 hours). • Remember - Always keep batteries away from flame. • When storing the unit for long periods, remember to regularly give batteries a full charge (12 hours). This should be done once every 4 to 6 weeks. • Excessive overcharging can shorten battery life. After initial charge, it is not recommended to leave the battery plugged in for more than 1 hours. • If your equipment has not been charged for an extended period, you may experience a decrease in battery life the first few uses. Afterwards, the battery life will return to previous capacity levels. • Y ou should expect hundreds of recharge cycles from your batteries. However, all rechargeable batteries lose capacity over time relative to the number of recharge cycles they experience. This is normal. If your operating time drops to half of the original life, contact the Customer Care Center to purchase a new battery. • The batteries should last for a period of -5 years. When a battery needs replacement, you can order a new pack by calling our Customer Care Center at 1-800-7-0144. Please do not open the Collar Receiver or Remote Transmitter until you have received the replacement. www.sportdog.com...
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Page 8: Fit The Collar Receiver
Fit the Collar Receiver Step 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. To ensure a proper fit, follow these steps: 1. With your dog standing (3A), center the Collar Receiver so the Contact Points are underneath your dog’s neck, touching the skin (3B). If your dog has a long or thick coat, you have two options to ensure consistent contact: either trim the hair around the Contact Points or switch to the longer Contact Points included with your system. 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. Care and Cleaning To ensure the effectiveness of this product and the comfort and safety of your dog, check the fit of his collar frequently. This Guide describes proper collar fitting. If you notice that your dog is experiencing skin irritation, discontinue use of the collar for a few days. If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian. To prevent skin irritation from occurring: • The Collar Receiver should not be worn for more than 8 hours out of every 4-hour period. • Your dog’s neck and the Contact Points must be washed weekly with a washcloth and mild hand soap, then rinsed thoroughly. _____________________________________________________________ Find the Best Intensity Level for Your Dogs Step The FieldTrainer 40 has multiple intensity levels. This allows you to choose the ™ stimulation that is best for your dog. Note: Step 4 should be followed for each of your dogs. Note: Always start at the lowest level and work your way up. - Page 9 5. If you have progressed to Level 8 while searching for your dog’s Recognition Level and your dog continues to show no response, check to see if Collar Receiver is snug against your dog’s neck. Then go back to Intensity Level 1 and repeat the process. If your dog still does not indicate he is feeling the stimulation, you have two options: you may either have to trim the hair beneath the Contact Points or switch to the longer Contact Points included in your system. If after completing all of these steps your dog still does not indicate he is feeling the stimulation, please contact Customer Care Center at 1-800-7-0144. General Training Tips 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 enclosed Training Guide and watch the enclosed DVD before training with this remote trainer. Y our training will be easier and proceed faster if you follow the guidelines in these teaching assistants. In addition, always keep the following training tips in mind: • Eliminate one misbehavior or teach one obedience command at a time. If you move too fast with the training, your dog may become confused. • Be consistent. Give your dog a tone and/or stimulation with each misbehavior. • Do not overcorrect your dog. Use as few stimulations as possible to train your dog. • Restrict your dog from situations in which he has a history of misbehaving unless you can supervise him and use the FieldTrainer 40 for applying tone or stimulation. ™ • If you notice one situation in which your dog misbehaves repeatedly, set up this situation as a training session. This will dramatically increase your chances of success. • If your dog has a timid reaction to the tone or stimulation (especially the first couple of times), do not be alarmed. Redirect his attention to a simple and appropriate behavior (i.e. a known command, such as “Sit”). • Never use the FieldTrainer 40 to correct or eliminate any form of aggressive behavior. If your dog exhibits such behavior, contact a professional trainer. Aggression in dogs is the result of many factors – it may be a learned behavior or it may be brought on as a result of fear. Another factor contributing to aggression in dogs is social dominance. Every dog is different. At this point, your remote trainer is ready to use. The transmitter is factory set to mode 1, but you may wish to change the mode to fit your situation. See Step 5, on the following page, for an explanation of mode options. www.sportdog.com...
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Page 10: Program The Remote Transmitter
Step Program the Remote Transmitter Note: The Transmitter is factory set to mode 4. The mode of the Remote Transmitter can be changed to fit your type or style of training. To change the mode: 1. Referring to the table below, adjust the Intensity Dial to the mode you want to use. 2. Turn the Remote Transmitter over. 3. With a pen, depress and release the mode button. When the mode button is pressed, the Transmitter Indicator Light will be solid in color. When it is released, it will flash the mode selected. For example, if mode 5 is desired, adjust the Intensity Dial to Level 5. Once the mode button has been depressed, the Transmitter Indicator Light will be solid, and once the mode button is released, the Transmitter Indicator Light will flash five times. Note: Continuous Stimulation will transmit for no more than 8 continuous seconds no matter how long the button is pressed. -
Page 11: Reset The Collar Receiver
Reset the Collar Receiver Step To reset the Collar Receiver to work with a new Remote Transmitter or to reprogram 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 and repeat from A. C. After the Receiver Indicator Light has turned off, release the On/Off Button. D. Press and hold the Upper Button on the Remote Transmitter until the Receiver Indicator Light flashes 5 times. You may need to hold both units - feet from each other before this occurs. Once the Receiver Indicator Light has flashed 5 times, the Collar Receiver has been reset and will begin flashing as normal. If the Receiver Indicator Light does not flash 5 times, start over and repeat from A. _____________________________________________________________ Program the Collar Receiver for Step Three-Dog Operation SportDOG Add-A-Dog receiver(s) must be purchased to train additional dogs. ® 1. Program the Remote Transmitter to mode 4 (see page 10). 2. Program the Collar Receiver. A. Turn the Collar Receiver off. B. Press and hold the On/Off Button. The Receiver Indicator Light will come on, then turn off in 4-5 seconds. If the On/Off Button is released too early, the Receiver Indicator Light will begin its normal flashing. If this occurs, start over and repeat from A. C. After the Receiver Indicator Light has turned off, release the On/Off Button. D. Press and hold the Side Button on the Remote Transmitter until the Receiver Indicator Light flashes 5 times. You may need to hold both units - feet from each other. If the Receiver Indicator Light does not flash 5 times, start over and repeat from A. www.sportdog.com... -
Page 12: Frequently Asked Questions
FieldTrainer 402? ™ Once my dog is trained and has Your dog may need to wear the Collar Receiver from time to time for reinforcement. Also, many hunters keep the been obeying my commands, Collar Receiver on their dogs while hunting for maximum will my dog have to continue to control. wear the Collar Receiver? Is the Collar Receiver Yes. If the rechargeable battery pack ever needs to be replaced, make sure the o-ring and o-ring groove are free waterproof? from dirt and debris. Can I use the FieldTrainer 402 Yes, SportDOG Add-A-Dog Collar Receivers must be ® with more than two dogs? purchased and the Remote Transmitter must be in Mode 4. Please refer to back cover for a list of compatible Collar Receivers. Can I use the FieldTrainer 402 We do not recommend any of our products to be used on on aggressive dogs? aggressive dogs. We recommend you contact your local veterinarian or professional trainer to determine if your dog might be aggressive. Will I get exactly 400 yards of The range you get with your FieldTrainer 40 will vary according to terrain, weather, vegetation, as well range with the FieldTrainer as transmission from other radio devices. To get the 402? maximum amount of range, please refer to “How the System Works” section of this guide. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
Can my Collar Receiver be used If the Collar Receiver is used in or around salt water, the Collar Receiver should be rinsed with fresh water around salt water? following each use. Prior to rinsing, the rubber charging jack cover should be removed from the power plug socket and left out until the Collar Receiver has air dried. The Intensity Dial seems Yes. This prevents accidental changes in intensity and difficult to rotate. Is this encourages an optimal waterproof seal. The knob will normal? “break in” and be slightly easier to turn as you use it. 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 1-800-7-0144 or visit our website at www.sportdog.com. My dog is not responding when • Check to see if the Collar Receiver has been turned on. I press a button. • If your range has reduced from the first time you have used it, please check to see if the battery is low in either the Remote Transmitter or Collar Receiver. • Many factors can impact the range you have with the FieldTrainer 40. For a list of these factors, please refer ™ to “How the System Works”. • You can verify the Collar Receiver is delivering stimulation to your dog by placing the test light, enclosed in your kit, on the Collar Receiver. Please refer to the “Test Light Instructions” Section for details. • Increase the Intensity Dial. Refer to “Find the Best Intensity Level For Your Dog” for more information. • Make sure the Collar Receiver’s Contact Points are placed snugly against your dog’s skin. Refer to “Fit the Collar Receiver” for more information. • If you notice your operating time dropping to about half the original time, your Collar Receiver battery needs to be replaced. Contact the Customer Care Center to purchase a new one. -
Page 14: Test Light Instructions
Test Light Instructions 1. Turn the Collar Receiver on. 2. Hold the Test Light Contacts to the Contact Points. 3. Press a Stimulation Button on the Remote Transmitter. 4. The Test Light will flash. Note: At higher 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. If Test Light still does not flash, contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144. Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability 1. Terms of Use This Product is offered to you conditioned upon your acceptance without modification of the... - Page 15 www.sportdog.com...
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Page 16: Sportdog Add-A-Dog ® Receivers And Beeper
SportDOG Add-A-Dog Receivers & Beeper ® Note: The FieldTrainer 402 Transmitter can be used with any SportDOG Add-A-Dog Receiver & Beeper below. ™ ® Description Part Number FieldTrainer Add-A-Dog - Standard Power SDR-FS ™ FieldTrainer Add-A-Dog - High Power SDR-FH ™ HoundHunter Add-A-Dog - High Power SDR-H ™ SportHunter Add-A-Dog - Standard Power ® WetlandHunter 000 Add-A-Dog - High Power SDR-CH ™...
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