Summary of Contents for Bluefang BF-16
- Page 1 Models BF-16 and BF-22 User Manual for iPhone Train - Contain - Bark Control November 9, 2014...
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Page 2: Bluetooth Function
The model BF-16 is and advanced re- mote dog trainer that allows you to train your dog from a distance of up to 400 feet. The BF-16 also includes an advanced bark con- trol feature bark control function uses that uses progressive sound and stimulus and has High Tech Pet’s unique ability to distinguish... - Page 3 If you wish to use a restraining leash with your dog it must be attached to a separate collar. Do not attempt to use the Bluefang strap as a restraining collar. This may cause the probes to push too hard against your dog’s skin and could cause injury to your dog.
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Page 4: Downloading The App
What’s New Screen The opening screen after the splash screen is the “What’s New” screen. This is a live feed from our Bluefang server that will bring you the latest news, videos, training and pet care tips and allow you to get support ask questions and view the latest products... -
Page 5: Main Menu
without having to download an app update. To view the What’s New screen you must have an internet connection on your phone via WiFi or cellular data. If you are not connected to the internet or your connection is slow you can proceed directly to the Blue- tooth app by pressing the Main Menu at the top left in the screen header. - Page 6 Linking Your Collar You may link to your collar by selecting any of the Main Menu Functions, “Train My Dog”, “Stop My Dog’s Barking” or “Contain My Dog”. From any of those feature screens press the SETTINGS link at the top right in the MENU BAR. Find Dogs Screen The first settings screen is the FIND DOGS screen.
- Page 7 Naming Your Collar You may use the EDIT NAME button to name your collar. You may name and set up an unlimited number of collars but, you may only link to one at a time. TRAINING and BARK CONTROL screens also allow you to customize stimulus settings which are discussed in the individual Training and Bark Control sections.
- Page 8 The TRAINING SCREEN has 6 COMMAND buttons. There are 3 TONE COMMAND buttons for positive behavioral training and 3 STIMULUS buttons to deter unwanted or dangerous behaviors. When you press a Tone Command or Stimulus button the button will enlarge and turn yellow while the phone waits for the collar to acknowledge the command.
- Page 9 When the phone receives an acknowledgement from the collar that the command was received the command button will return to normal size and turn green indicating a successful transmis- sion. The STATUS BOX will also turn green and display the mes- sage “Command Received”.
- Page 10 STIMULUS DURATION screen. In addition to allowing you to customize the intensity of each stimulus button, Bluefang collars are the only dog training collars that also let you set the duration of each stimulus correction. The SLIDER BARS on the STIMULUS DURATION screen allow you to set the time each correction lasts from 1/10 sec.
- Page 11 Bark Control Screen Access the Bark Control Screen by selecting STOP MY DOG’S BARKING on the MAIN MENU screen. This screen has the STA- TUS BOX just like the TRAINING screen. Also like the TRAIN- ING screen, the name of the collar is displayed above the status box.
- Page 12 Bark Control Settings Clicking the SETTINGS link in the MENU BAR at the top right displays the FIND DOGS screen where you can connect to and name your collar. At the bottom right of the FIND DOGS screen, click the SET- UP STIMULUS link to display the BARK CONTROL SETTINGS screen.
- Page 13 For initial training you will need some dog treats. The process of behavioral training will associate the TONE COM- MAND emitted by the Bluefang collar with a verbal command such as Sit, Stay or Heel. It will also be associated with the reward.
- Page 14 This level should be set to intense and used rarely in emergencies only. Your Bluefang collar has a safeguard that allows you to apply no more than 5 stimulus corrections within a 30 second period. If you try to exceed that number the stimulus will automatically be dis- abled for 30 seconds.
- Page 15 Skin Irritation: Although, it is impossible for the stimulus of a Bluefang collar to cause any skin or organ damage, any collar with probes can cause skin irritation in a small percentage of dogs which, if left unchecked can lead to infection.
- Page 16 Bluefang ® Biting Edge Technology Exclusively by Engineered in the USA by High Tech Pet Products, Inc. 2476 Palma Drive, Ventura, CA 93003 www.HighTechPet.com Components Manufactured at High Tech Pet’s Shenzhen, China facility. Assembled and tested in USA.
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