Page 2 - Important Safety Information; Explanation of Attention Words and Symbols used in this guide; WARNING; Not for use with aggressive dogs.; CAUTION
2 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 www.petsafe.net 3 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 ...
Page 3 - Risk of skin damage.
2 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 www.petsafe.net 3 CAUTION Risk of skin damage. Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Proper fit of the collar is important. A collar worn for too long or made too tight on the pet’s neck may cause skin damage. Ranging from redness to pressure u...
Page 4 - Thank you for choosing the PetSafe; Table of Contents; How the PetSafe
4 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 www.petsafe.net 5 “In a Tuskegee University study of adult shelter dogs wearing the PetSafe ® Spray Bark Control Collar for six 30-minute sessions over two weeks, we detected no long-term adverse effects, and all dogs dramatically reduced their barking by the se...
Page 5 - Components; Features
4 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 www.petsafe.net 5 Components PetSafe ® Big Dog Spray Bark Control Citronella Spray PAC19-12069 Operating Guide Oper ating Guid e Plea se re ad thi s entire guide before beginn ing. PBC 00-12 724 Battery (PetSafe ® RFA-18) Features • Patented Perfect Bark ™ detec...
Page 6 - Key Definitions; Fit the Bark Control Collar
6 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 www.petsafe.net 7 Key Definitions Spray Nozzle: Where the spray ejects when your dog’s bark is detected.Sound Activated Sensor: Detects the sound of your dog’s bark.Refill Port: Where the spray is refilled.Yellow LED: Low spray indicator.Two Color LED: Shows goo...
Page 7 - Ensure a Proper Spray Pattern
6 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 www.petsafe.net 7 6. Trim the collar as follows: ( D) a. Mark the desired length of the collar with a pen. Allow for growth if your dog is young or grows a thick winter coat. b. Remove the Bark Control Collar from your dog and cut off excess. c. Before placing t...
Page 8 - To Insert and Remove the Battery; Battery Life; Modes of Operation; Function and Response Table
8 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 www.petsafe.net 9 To Insert and Remove the Battery Note: Do not install the batter y while the Bark Control Collar is on your dog. A replacement PetSafe ® battery (RFA-18) can be found at many retailers. Contact the Customer Care Center or visit our web site at ...
Page 9 - To Fill and Refill the Spray; What to Expect During Use of the Bark
8 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 www.petsafe.net 9 To Fill and Refill the Spray • Remove the collar from your dog.• Turn the unit off.• Ensure the refill port is clean. Note: If any dirt or debris enters the refill port when refilling, it could cause the unit to become clogged and malfunction. ...
Page 10 - Tips; To Prevent Skin Irritation From Occurring
10 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 www.petsafe.net 11 Tips • Before playing with your dog, turn the unit off and remove the Bark Control Collar. The activity may cause your dog to bark, which could lead to him associating the play with the burst of spray. • The collar must be filled to maximum c...
Page 11 - Accessories
10 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 www.petsafe.net 11 Accessories To purchase additional accessories for your PetSafe ® Big Dog Spray Bark Control, contact the Customer Care Center or visit our website at www.petsafe.net to locate a retailer near you. Component Part Number Battery RFA-18 Big Dog...
Page 14 - FCC
14 Customer Care Center 1-800-732-2677 www.petsafe.net 15 FCC This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferenc...