SportDOG YardTrainer Training Dog Collar

Not for use with aggressive dogs. Do not use this product if your dog is aggressive, or if your dog is prone to aggressive behavior. Aggressive dogs can cause severe injury and even death to their owner and others. If you are unsure whether this product is appropriate for your dog, please consult your veterinarian or a certified trainer.

Proper fit of the collar is important. A collar worn for too long, or made too tight on the dog’s neck may cause skin damage. This is called bed sores; it is also called decubitus ulcers or pressure necrosis.

• Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day.
• When possible, reposition the collar on the dog’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.
• Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this manual.
• Never connect a lead/leash to the electronic collar; it will cause excessive pressure on the contacts.
• When using a separate collar for a lead/leash, don’t put pressure on the electronic collar.
• Wash the dog’s neck area and the contacts of the collar weekly with a damp cloth.
• Examine the contact area daily for signs of a rash or a sore.
• 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. Never shave the dog’s neck; this may lead to a rash or infection.
• You should not make the collar any tighter than is required for good contact. A collar that is too tight will increase the risk of pressure necrosis in the contact area.
• 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.

When storing the unit for long periods, remember to regularly give the battery a full charge (12 hours). This should be done once every 4 to 6 weeks.

To maximize battery life, after initial charge, it is not recommended to leave the battery plugged in for more than 12 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.

You should expect hundreds of recharge cycles from your battery. However, all rechargeable batteries lose capacity over time relative to the number of recharge cycles they experience. This is normal. The battery should last for a period of 3-5 years.

My dog is not responding when I press a button.

• Check to see if the Collar Receiver has been turned on and the Indicator Light is flashing.
• 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 YardTrainer 350. For a list of these factors, please refer to “How the System Works.”
• You can verify the Collar Receiver is delivering static 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.
• You may need to switch to the longer Contact Points included with your system or trim the hair beneath the Contact Points.
• If you notice your operating time dropping to about half the original time, your Collar Receiver battery needs to be replaced.

The Collar Receiver will not turn on.

Make sure the Collar Receiver has been charged. For the initial charge, be sure to charge it for 24 hours. Future charges only take 12 hours.

The Collar Receiver is not responding to the Remote Transmitter.

• Make sure the Remote Transmitter has been charged. For the initial charge, be sure to charge it for 24 hours. Future charges only take 12 hours.
• Verify the Collar Receiver has been turned on and the Indicator Light is flashing. Refer to “Turning the Collar Receiver On and Off.”
• Refer to “Match the Collar Receiver and Remote Transmitter.”