Cabela's Gun Dog Transmitter and Collar Receiver GS-6001 - Manual (Page 8)

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IMPORTANT ADVICE
1. Read the entire instruction manual
and follow all directions. If you have
any questions, please call 1-800-732-
0144.
2. This system is intended for use
only on dogs. Never attempt to use
it for any purpose not described in
this manual.
3. Keep out of the reach of children
4. Never perform set-up procedures
while the Collar Receiver is on
your dog.
5. Any collar worn for extended
periods can cause a condition
similar to bedsores, known as
Pressure Necrosis. To reduce the
possibility, you must do the following:
• Never leave the collar on the dog for
more than 12 hours per day.
• Examine the dog’s neck daily for any
signs of a rash or a sore.
• Supervise your dog during the first 2
days of training.
• Check the fit to prevent excessive
pressure; you should be able to insert
one finger between the collar strap
and your dog’s skin.
• Wash the dog’s neck area and the
contacts of the collar weekly with a
washcloth and mild hand soap; rinse
thoroughly.
• If the condition persists beyond 24
hours, consult your veterinarian.
6. Metal tags and collars should be
removed when using the remote
training collar as they may interfere
with proper operation.
7. Do not attempt to dismantle or repair
any components of this system;
doing so
will void the warranty in
full.
8. Realize that because dogs have
unique temperament, there is no way
of knowing how your dog will react to
the introduction of a remote training
collar system. For the safety of your
dog, a long lead should be used
during initial training so you have
complete control of the situation.
9. If you have reason to believe that
your dog may pose a danger to
others, harm itself, or react adversely
to the collar, do not rely solely on this
product to train your dog. If your dog
shows signs of growling, snarling, or
biting while using the collar, stop
immediately. Aggression in dogs has
many causes. We recommend that
you consult a knowledgeable
professional dog trainer or animal
behaviorist who has experience with
aggressive dogs if your dog has
shown any of these characteristics.
10. Occasionally, a dog cannot be trained
to respond to a remote training collar.
Sometimes even a properly trained
dog may disobey a command.
Therefore, Cabela’s
® cannot
guarantee that the system will ,in all
cases, keep the customer’s dog from
disobeying commands.
Training Tips
• We recommend your dog be at least six
months old before starting a remote
training system program.
• Always praise your dog for good
behavior!
• Teach him what the commands mean
before introducing the Collar Receiver
as a reinforcement tool.
• Keep training sessions brief, about ten
minutes of training and then a rest or
play period of at least equal length.
• Dogs learn through repetition. You may
have better training success if you can
elicit an undesired behavior when you
can anticipate it. For example, if the
dog misbehaves and jumps on visitors,
have someone come in and out of the
front door several times over a half-hour
period. You’ll be expecting it and will be
ready to teach your dog the right
behavior.
• Always end a training session on a
positive note. Let the dog have
success. This way he’ll look forward to
the next session.
• Training should be fun for both you and
your dog. Never train when you are
angry. If you get frustrated during
training, stop and come back to it later.
Your dog will learn better when you are
both relaxed.
• The goal of training is to condition your
dog to respond to your verbal
commands in all situations. You should
plan on using the Collar Receiver for at
least four months. A good rule is, once
started with a remote training system,
regularly have the Collar Receiver on
when you take the dog out. This will
ensure that he will always be imprinted
with the correct response to your
commands and that you are always in
control.
CLEANING & CARE
1. Use a soft damp cloth to clean the
Transmitter and Collar Receiver.
2. Do not use alcohol or cleaning
solutions to clean the Transmitter
and Collar Receiver.
3. Dry the Transmitter and Collar Receiver
with a dry, lint-free cloth should they
get wet.
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