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Test the Training Collar
We recommend you experience first-hand how the static stimulation functions. Always begin at the lowest level
and increase the intensity up to your personal comfort level.
1. Place one finger over both contact points of the training collar.
2. Hold your smartphone approximately 0.5 metres from the training collar. Starting at level 1 on the
static level adjuster, press the static button continuously for 1 to 2 seconds. At this level you may not feel
the stimulation. Note: Continuous stimulation will transmit for no more than 10 continuous seconds. To
reactivate, release and repress the button.
3. Increase the level on the static level adjuster until the sensation begins to feel uncomfortable.
Marking Positive Behaviours with Tone
You can use the SMART DOG Trainer to either mark positive behaviours or negative behaviours, but definitely
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not both! If you decide to use tone to mark positive behaviours, never confuse your dog by also marking
negative behaviours with tone. If you use a PetSafe
negative behaviours, as your dog is conditioned to associate tone with a stimulation if they do not retreat from
their boundary.
If you decide to use tone to mark positive behaviour, spend 10 to 15 minutes per day for 2 or 3 days helping
your dog to associate the tone with reward and praise. Do this before beginning training with vibration or static:
1. Push the tone button for 2 consecutive seconds.
2. Release the button and immediately reward your pet with verbal praise, petting or a small food reward.
Spend 3 to 5 seconds on your rewarding.
3. Wait a few minutes and repeat holding the tone button for 2 seconds following with praise.
4. Vary the reward to prevent your pet from anticipating a specific type. This stage of training is complete
when your pet obviously anticipates a reward when he hears the tone.
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Find the Best Stimulation Level for Your Pet

Important: Always start at the lowest level and work your way up.
The SMART DOG ™ Trainer has 1 tone, 1 vibration, and 15 static stimulation levels. This allows you to choose
the stimulation level that is best for your pet. We recommend training with tone and vibration, or the lower levels
of static stimulation when needed. In most cases static levels 1–7 will be adequate for your training needs.
Levels 8–15 are red as a reminder that you are moving to higher stimulation levels.
Once you have placed the training collar on your pet, it is time to find the "recognition level". The "recognition
level" is the stimulation level that your dog begins to notice. It should not make your pet uncomfortable. Your pet
should NOT vocalise or panic when receiving stimulation. If this happens, the stimulation is too high and you
need to go back to the previous level.
Follow the steps below to find your pet's recognition level:
1. Choose the vibration button and press continuously for 1 to 2 seconds.
2. If your pet shows no reaction, repeat this several times before moving to static stimulation.
3. Starting at Level 1 on the static level adjuster, press the stimulation button continuously for 1 to 2 seconds.
4. If your pet shows no reaction, repeat this stimulation level several times before moving up to the next level.
5. YOUR PET SHOULD NOT VOCALISE OR PANIC WHEN RECEIVING STIMULATION. IF THIS
HAPPENS, THE STIMULATION LEVEL IS TOO HIGH AND YOU NEED TO GO BACK TO THE
PREVIOUS LEVEL AND REPEAT THE PROCESS.
6. Move up through the static stimulation levels until your pet reliably responds to the stimulation.
7. If your pet continues to show no response at Level 15, check the fit of the training collar. See "Fit the Training
Collar" section. You might also want to test it on your hand to ensure the collar is working.
If all of these steps have been done and your pet continues to show no reaction to the stimulation, please
contact our Customer Care Centre.
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