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tem, it is best to store it with a full charge. It is recommended to recharge the collar receiver every month, even
when not in use.
BC-50E: Use a coin or slotted screwdriver to loosen the battery screw cap on the side of the receiver, turning
it counterclockwise. Install the battery with positive (+) side up, and replace the battery screw cap.
STEP 3 Test the No-Bark Collar
Prior to placing the collar on your dog, test the collar for proper functioning. Make sure that the No-Bark Collar
is powered up.
To test, gently rub the probe tips on a hard non-glass surface like a tabletop. A red light indicates that the unit
is sensing vibration and delivering stimulation. Remember the unit must detect a 2 second quiet period before
it can deliver the next stimulus; the quiet period is noted with a series of very rapid light flashes. Only when
certain the collar is working properly should you place the collar on your dog.
STEP 4 Your Dog's First Session
It's important to think of your dog's first session with the collar as a calibration or alignment exercise. Remember
that it may take several barks for your dog to begin detecting the level of stimulation appropriate for its tem-
perament.
If you successfully tested the unit and saw one red light, reset the unit now. Remove the battery, wait about one
minute, then replace it. The unit must be at its baseline Level 1 for the first session.
Place the collar on your dog, adjusting the fit so that the probes are one inch above or below the dog's vocal
cords (see Step 1). Let the dog wear the collar for 30 minutes or so before introducing it to a barking distrac-
tion.
Monitor your dog carefully during this first session. Remember it may take several barks for the unit's Auto-Set
feature to deliver the stimulation appropriate for your dog's tolerances and temperament. Note the unit will not
increase the stimulation level or produce additional corrections unless the time between barks is at least 2 sec-
onds. Be sure to reward your dog frequently with praise or food for not barking.
Wait at least 10-15 minutes after the last bark before removing your dog's No-Bark Collar. The unit will store
the warning level described earlier. The next time you use the No-Bark Collar, your dog's first bark will yield a
stimulation at its warning level.
IMPORTANT!
• Always use the rubber insulators between the collar strap and stimulation probes to provide insulation in
damp conditions.
• If needed, a small amount of hair removal or thinning will improve probe contact with the skin.
• Never leave the collar on your dog for more than 12 hours a day or when you are away.
• Check your dog daily for skin irritation.
• Check the tightness of the probes regularly to prevent loss of the receiver.
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