PetSafe® Venture Series™

Remote TrainingOperating and Training Guide

PDT00-11875 – Little Dog TrainerPDT00-11876 – Big Dog Trainer

PDT00-11877 – Long Range TrainerPDT00-11951 – 400 Yard Little Dog Add-A-Dog®

PDT00-11952 - 1000 Yard Big Dog Add-A-Dog®

PDT00-11953 – 1000 Yard Add-A-Dog®

Please read this entire guide before beginning.

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Important Safety InformationExplanation 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 possible injury or death.

WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION CAUTION, used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in harm to your pet.

WARNING 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 certified trainer.

CAUTION The PetSafe® Venture Series™ Remote Trainer is not a toy. Keep away from the reach of children. Use it only for its training purpose.

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 ulcers; this condition is commonly known as bed sores.• Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day.• When possible reposition the collar on the pet’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.• Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this manual.• Never connect a lead to the electronic collar; it will cause excessive pressure on the contacts.• When using a separate collar for a lead, 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.• 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.• For additional information on bed sores and pressure necrosis, please visit our website.These steps will help keep your pet safe and comfortable. Millions of pets are comfortable while they wear stainless steel contacts. Some pets are sensitive to contact pressure. You may find after some time that your pet is very tolerant of the collar. If so, you may relax some of these precautions. It is important to continue daily checks of the contact area. If redness or sores are found, discontinue use until the skin has fully healed.The PetSafe® Venture Series™ Remote Trainers must be used only on healthy dogs. We recommend that you take your dog to a veterinarian before using the collar if he is not in good health.

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ThankyouforchoosingthePetSafe®brand.Youandyourpetdeserveacompanionshipthatincludesmemorablemomentsandasharedunderstandingtogether.Ourproductsandtrainingtoolspromotealifestyleofprotection,teaching,andlove—essentialsthatinfluencememoriesforalifetime.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutourproductsortrainingyourpet,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.petsafe.netorcontactourCustomerCareCenterat1-800-732-2677.

Togetthemostprotectionoutofyourwarranty,pleaseregisteryourproductwithin30daysatwww.petsafe.net.Byregisteringandkeepingyourreceipt,youwillenjoytheproduct’sfullwarrantyandshouldyoueverneedtocalltheCustomerCareCenter,wewillbeabletohelpyoufaster.Mostimportantly,PetSafe®willnevergiveorsellyourvaluableinformationtoanyone.Completewarrantyinformationisavailableonlineatwww.petsafe.net.

Table of ContentsComponents.............................................................................................. 4OtherItemsYouMayNeed......................................................................... 4HowtheSystemWorks............................................................................... 4Features..................................................................................................... 4KeyDefinitions.......................................................................................... 5Operating Guide...................................................................................... 7

PreparetheRemoteTransmitter............................................................... 7PreparetheReceiverCollar..................................................................... 8FittheReceiverCollar............................................................................10TwoDogSystem....................................................................................11ToPairDog1ReceiverCollarandtheRemoteTransmitter.....................13

Training Guide.......................................................................................14GeneralTips..........................................................................................14TeachingYourPetthePositiveTone.........................................................14FindtheBestStimulationLevelforYourPet............................................14+2Boost................................................................................................15TeachingBasicObedience......................................................................15EliminatingUnwantedBehavior.............................................................17

Frequently Asked Questions..................................................................20Troubleshooting......................................................................................21TestLightInstructions..............................................................................21Accessories..............................................................................................22CustomerCareInternational.....................................................................22TermsofUseandLimitationofLiability....................................................22FCC.........................................................................................................23PerchlorateBattery....................................................................................23

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Components

RemoteTransmitter

Test LightTool

Hex Wrench

ChargingAdapter

LanyardOperating andTraining Guide

Little DogReceiver Collar

Big DogReceiver Collar

PetSafe ® Venture Series ™

Remote Training

Operating and Training Guide

PDT00-11875 – Little Dog Trainer

PDT00-11876 – Big Dog Trainer

PDT00-11877 – Long Range Trainer

PDT00-11951 – 400 Yard Little Dog Add-A-Dog

PDT00-11952 - 1000 Yard Big Dog Add-A-Dog

PDT00-11953 – 1000 Yard Add-A-Dog

Please read this entire guide before beginning.

Other Items You May Need•Scissors •Non-metalliccollarand10-footleashfortraining

How the System WorksNowyoucanexperiencethedifferenceaRemoteTrainercanmake.Spendlesstimetrainingandmoretimeenjoyingyourdog.ThePetSafe®VentureSeries™RemoteTrainersarecomfortableforyourpetandeasytousewithanadvanceddigitaldisplaythattellsyouexactlywhatlevelofstimulationyouareusing.

TheRemoteTrainerassistsyouincontrollingyourpetwithoutaleashinarangeofeither400or1000yards.Atthepushofabutton,yourremotesendsasignalactivatingyourdog’sReceiverCollar.Hereceivesasafebutannoyingstimulation.He’llquicklylearntheassociationbetweenhisbehaviorandyourcorrection;innotime,you’llhaveabetter-behavedpet.ThePetSafe®VentureSeries™RemoteTrainershavebeenprovensafe,comfortable,andeffectiveforbothsmallandlargedogbreeds.

Important: The Venture Series™ Remote Trainers have a range of up to 400 or 1000 yards. Depending on the way you hold the Remote Transmitter, the maximum range may vary. Terrain, weather, vegetation, transmission from other radio devices, and other factors will affect the maximum range.

Features•400or1000YardRange•8levelsofcorrectionplusa“+2Boost”button•EveryVentureSeries™RemoteTrainingsystemis2-dogcompatible•RechargeableBatteriesinboththeRemoteTransmitterandReceiverCollar•WaterproofRemoteTransmitterandReceiverCollar

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Key DefinitionsRemote Transmitter:TransmitstheradiosignaltotheReceiverCollar.Itiswaterproof.Digital Display

Level of Stimulation - showsDog1orDog2levelofstimulations(Low-1toHigh-8).Alsoindicates+2Boost.

Dog 1 - TheactivecollarsymbolwilldisplaytoindicateDog1.

Dog 2 -Dog1andDog2symbolswillbedisplayed(additionalpurchaserequiredfor2dogsystem).

Tone -ThestimulationlevelwillflashwhentheTonebuttonorStimulationbuttonispressed.

Battery Indicator - Thebatteryindicatorprovidesconstantawarenessofyourbattery’spowerlevel.SeeBatteryIndicatoronpage8formoredetailedinformationontheBatteryIndicator.

1d or 2d - Thisappearswhenprogrammingforthe2-Dogmode.

Button Definitions (factory default settings for Dog 1 mode)Tone - Upper Left Button (Black):Producesatrainingtonefromthecollar.Nostimulationisdelivered.

Stimulation - Lower Left Button (Black):Deliverscontinuousstimulation.

Stim Up - Upper Right Button (Grey):AdjustthestimulationlevelUPthrougharangeoflevels.FromLow-1toHigh-8.

Stim Down - Lower Right Button (Grey):AdjustthestimulationlevelDOWNthrougharangeoflevelsfromHigh-8toLow-1.

+2 Boost (Red):Deliverscontinuosstimulationthatis2levelshigherthanthecurrentlyselectedlevel.

See Two Dog System on page 11 for Dog 2 mode.

Digital Dispay

ToneStim Up

Charging Jack(with cover)

Transmitter Antenna

StimulationStim Down

+2 Boost

Lanyard Clip

Belt Clip

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Receiver Collar:DeliversstimulationortoneonasignalfromtheRemoteTransmitter.Itiswaterproof.

On/Off Button:MomentarilypressingandholdingthisbuttonturnstheReceiverCollaronandoff.

Contact Points:ThecontactsthroughwhichtheReceiverCollardeliversStimulation.

Receiver Indicator Light:IndicateswhentheReceiverCollarhasbeenturnedonoroffandalsoservesasalow-batteryindicator.

Charging Jacks:Forconnectingthecharger.AlthoughtheRemoteTransmitterandReceiverCollararewaterproofwithoutthechargercovers,keepthecoversinplacewhennotchargingtokeepdebrisoutoftheopenings.

Continuous Stimulation:YoucontrolwhenandhowlongStimulationisdeliveredtoyourdogthroughtheReceiverCollar’sContactPoints.WhenaContinuousStimulationbuttonispressedfor8secondsormore,theRemoteTransmitterwill“time-out.”ThebuttonwillneedtobereleasedandpressedagainbeforeadditionalStimulationcanbedelivered.

Positive Tone:UsethePositiveToneasamarkertoreinforcepositivebehavior.Again,timingiscritical.PraiseortreatthedogimmediatelyfollowingthePositiveTone.

Charging Jack(with cover) Contact Points

On/OffButton

Screws forReplaceable Collar

Indicator Light

Front View

Back/Bottom View

Charging Jack(with cover)

On/OffButton

Front View

Back/Bottom View

Indicator Light

Contact Points

Screws forReplaceable Collar

Little Dog Receiver Collar Big Dog Receiver Collar

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Operating GuidePrepare the Remote TransmitterCharge the Remote Transmitter1.LifttherubbercoverprotectingtheRemote

TransmitterChargingJack.2.Connectoneofthechargerconnectorstothe

RemoteTransmitterChargingJack.3.Plugthechargerintoastandardwalloutlet.4.ChargetheRemoteTransmitterfor5hoursforthe

firstcharge.Rechargestakeonly3-4hours.Note: The Battery Indicator will scroll while charging and will become solid when fully charged.

5.Whenchargingiscompleted,replacetherubbercover.

Note: Approximate battery life between charges is 40 to 60 hours, depending on frequency of use.

Charger connector

placed in the Handheld

Transmitter Charging Jack

Turning ON the TransmitterPoweruptheTransmitterbypressinganybutton.Youwillseethedisplayturnonwhenyoupressanybutton.

Transmitter Digital DisplayThedisplaystaysonfor10minutesafterabuttonpress.After10minuteswithnobuttonpresses,thedisplayshutsoffandthetransmittergoesintobatteryconservationmode.Pressinganybuttonwillcausethedisplaytoturnbackon.Thevarioussymbolsyoumightseeonthedisplayareexplainedbelow.

Numeric readout

Shows the chosen stimulation level for Dog 1 or Dog 2.

Dog 1/ Dog 2 The symbol displayed is the active dog receiver collar. See Two Dog System on page 11.

Tone or Stimulation

When pressing Tone or Stimulation the Dog 1 or Dog 2 symbol will appear in bold or emphasized.

Tone Only When pressing Tone Only for Dog 1 or Dog 2 the number zero appears.

Battery Indicator

The battery indicator provides constant awareness of your battery’s power level. See Battery Indicator on page 8 for more detailed information on the Battery Indicator.

Note: Factory preset is for Dog 1 mode, you will not see the Dog 2 symbol unless the unit is programmed for Dog 2 (see Two Dog System on page 11).

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Battery IndicatorBatteryisat2⁄3toFullcapacity.Transmitterisfullyfunctional.

Batteryisat1⁄3capacity.Transmitterisstillfullyfunctional.

Batteryisat1⁄6capacity.TransmitterwilloperatetheReceiver,butrechargeorreplaceTransmitterbatteryassoonaspossible.

Batteryisalmostdead.TransmitterisunabletooperatetheReceiver.

WhentheBatteryIndicatorshowsthelowbatterysymbol(1⁄6capacity),rechargeyourTransmittersoon.Whenjustthebatteryoutlineisdisplayed,theTransmitter’sbatteryisunabletopowertransmissionstotheReceiver.Transmittermustberechargedtoregainoperation.

Remote Transmitter Functions for Dog 1Transmitter Function Button Color Digital Display Response

UpperLeftButton Black ToneOnly

LowerLeftButton Black StimulationOnly

UpperRightButton Grey CorrectionlevelUp

LowerRightButton Grey Correctionleveldown

BoostButton Red +2aboveselectedcorrectionlevel

See Two Dog System on page 11 for remote transmitter functions in Dog 2 mode.

Venture Series™ Transmitter Belt ClipTo remove:1.PressdownandholdtheReleaseontheBeltClip.2.PressupwardontheReleaseandslidethebeltclipoutoftheinsert.

To replace:1.SlidetheBeltClipintotheinsertuntilitclicks.

Prepare the Receiver CollarCharge the Receiver Collar1.LifttherubbercoverprotectingtheReceiverCollarChargingJack.2.ConnectthechargerconnectortotheReceiverCollarChargingJack.3.Plugthechargerintoastandardwalloutlet.4.ChargetheReceiverCollaruntiltheGreenIndicatorLightcomesonandissolid.

Rechargestakeonly3-4hours.5.Whenchargingiscompleted,replacetherubbercover.

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Little Dog Receiver Collar Big Dog Receiver Collar

Charger connector placed in ReceiverCollar Charging Jack

Charger connector placed in Receiver

Collar Charging

Jack

To Turn the Receiver Collar On1.PressandholdtheOn/OffbuttonuntiltheGreenLEDcomesonandtheReceiver

Collarbeepslowtohigh.2.ReleasetheOn/Offbutton.TheGreenLEDwillflashonceevery5secondsuntilthe

ReceiverCollaristurnedoff.TheflashinglightindicatestheReceiverCollarisreadytoreceivearadiosignalfromtheRemoteTransmitter.

3.OncetheReceiverCollarhasbeenturnedon,presstheUpperLeftbuttonoftheRemoteTransmitter.Uponpressing,theReceiverCollarshouldbeepforaslongastheUpperLeftbuttonispressed.Ifitdoesnot,see“ToPairtheRemoteTransmitterandtheReceiverCollar”.Note: To extend the life of the battery, turn the Receiver Collar off when it is not in use.

Little Dog Receiver Collar Big Dog Receiver Collar

On/Off Button

On/OffButton

To Turn the Receiver Collar Off1.PressandholdtheOn/OffbuttonuntiltheRedLEDcomesonandtheReceiverCollar

beepshightolow.2.ReleasetheOn/Offbutton.Toextendthelifebetweenchargingcycles,turntheReceiver

Collaroffwhenitisnotinuse.Approximatebatterylifebetweenchargesis40-50hours,dependingonfrequencyofuse.

LED – Function and Response Receiver Function LED Response Receiver Beeper

Response

WhentheReceiveristurned“ON” Greenlightflashesonetime BeepslowtohighUnitison Greenlightflashesonceeveryfiveseconds NoneLowBatteryCondition Redlightflashesthreetimeseveryfiveseconds NoneGoodToneSignalbeingreceived Greenlightflashes GoodToneBeepWhentheReceiveristurned“OFF” RedLEDappears Beepshightolow

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Rechargeable Batteries•TherechargeableLithiumIonbatteriesarenotmemorysensitiveanddonotrequire

depletionbeforecharging.•Thebatteriescomepartiallychargedfromthefactory,butwillrequireafullcharge

(4-5hours)beforethefirstuse.•Remember—alwayskeepbatteriesawayfromflame.•Whenstoringtheunitforlongperiods,remembertoregularlygivebatteriesafullcharge

(3-4hours).Thisshouldbedoneonceevery4to6weeks.•TheVentureSeries™Trainersareequippedwithasafetyfeaturetopreventovercharging.•Ifyourequipmenthasnotbeenchargedforanextendedperiod,youmayexperience

adecreaseinbatterylifethefirstfewuses.Afterwards,thebatterylifewillreturntopreviouscapacitylevels.

•Youshouldexpecthundredsofrechargecyclesfromyourbatteries.However,allrechargeablebatterieslosecapacityovertimerelativetothenumberofrechargecyclestheyexperience.Thisisnormal.Ifyouroperatingtimedropstohalfoftheoriginallife,contacttheCustomerCareCenter.

•Whenabatteryneedsreplacement,contactourCustomerCareCenterorvisitourwebsiteatwww.petsafe.net.PleasedonotopentheReceiverCollarorRemoteTransmitter.

Fit the Receiver CollarImportant: The proper fit and placement of your Receiver Collar is important for effective operation. The Contact Points must have direct contact with your dog’s skin on the underside of his neck. Toassureaproperfit,pleasefollowthesesteps:1.MakesurethattheReceiverCollaristurnedoff.2.Startwithyourdogstandingcomfortably(3A).

3A

3.PlacetheReceiverCollaronyourdog’sneckclosetotheears.CentertheContactPointsunderneathyourdog’sneck,touchingtheskin(3B).Note: It is sometimes necessary to trim the hair around the Contact Points to make sure that contact is consistent. Longer Contact Points are also available through our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677.

CAUTION Do not shave the pet’s neck as this may increase the risk of skin irritation.

4.CheckthetightnessoftheReceiverCollarbyinsertingonefingerbetweenthecollarandyourdog’sneck(3C).Thefitshouldbesnugbutnotconstricting.

3C

3B

5.AllowyourdogtoweartheReceiverCollarforseveralminutesthenrecheckthefit.CheckthefitagainasyourdogbecomesmorecomfortablewiththeReceiverCollar.Note: If your dog is young and you expect him/her to grow, you’ll want to leave excess strap to adjust the collar fastening. Replacement straps are available. Contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677.

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CAUTION Risk of skin damage. For comfort, safety and effectiveness of this product, please ensure that you check the fit of your pet’s collar frequently. If any skin irritation is observed, discontinue the use of the collar for a few days. If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.Do not attach a leash to the Remote Trainer. This can result in pulling the Contact Points too tightly against your pets neck. You may put a separate non-metallic collar on your dog’s neck and attach a leash. Do use a harness for attaching a leash and/or tags while using the Remote Trainer.Please refer to page 2 for additional information.

Two Dog SystemNote: If you wish to add another receiver collar to the training system, accessory receiver collars are available where you bought your training system, through our website at www.petsafe.net or through our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677.

To Add Dog 2PDT00-11951 – 400 Yard Little Dog Add-A-Dog®

PDT00-11952 - 1000 Yard Big Dog Add-A-Dog®

PDT00-11953 – 1000 Yard Add-A-Dog®

Remote Transmitter1.PresstheStimDown(LowerRight)button

consecutivelyuntil“2d”appearsontheDigitalDisplay.

2.Afterthe“2d”appearspressthe+2Boostbutton.3.SetDog2toStimulationLevel1.4.Press+2Boosttolockthecorrectionlevelfor

Dog2.

Digital Dispay

ToneStim Up

Charging Jack(with cover)

Transmitter Antenna

StimulationStim Down

+2 Boost

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Dog 2 Receiver Collar1.WiththeReceiverCollaroffyourpet,turntheReceiverCollaroff.2.PressandholdtheOn/Offbuttonfor5seconds.3.TheReceiverCollarwillbeepandtheLEDwillflash.4.OntheRemoteTransmitter,pressDog2theUpperRightorLowerRightbutton.5.TheReceiverCollarwillrespondandpair.6.IftheReceiverCollardoesnotbeeptwice,pleasecontacttheCustomerCareCenterat

1-800-732-2677.

Button Functions for Dog 2 Mode

Digital Dispay

Dog 1 Tone Dog 2Tone

Charging Jack(with cover)

Transmitter Antenna

Dog 1 Stimulation

Dog 2Stimulation

+2 Boost(see table below)

Lanyard Clip

Belt Clip

Remote Transmitter Functions for Dog 2 ModeUpperLeftButton Dog1Tone

LowerLeftButton Dog1StimulationOnly

Dog1+2Boost PressBoostandtheLowerLeftButtonsimultaneously

UpperRightButton Dog2Tone

LowerRightButton Dog2StimulationOnly

Dog2+2Boost PressBoostandtheLowerRightButtonsimultaneously

Dog 1/Dog 2 Correction LevelsTochangethecorrectionlevelforDog1orDog2,pressandholdthe+2Boostfor5seconds.BothDog1andDog2correctionlevelswillappear.YoucannowusetheUpperLeftbuttontoincreasethecorrectionslevelforDog1andLowerLefttodecreasethecorrection.ForDog2pressUpperRighttoincreasethecorrectionlevelandLowerRighttodecrease.TolockthecorrectionlevelsforDog1andDog2,pressthe+2Boostbutton.

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To Remove Dog 2 from the Remote TransmitterPressandholdthe+2Boostbuttonfor5seconds.PresstheRightLowerbuttonuntilthe“1d”symbolappearsontheDigitalDisplay.Press+2Boosttoexitthemenu.

To Pair Dog 1 Receiver Collar and the Remote TransmitterIfyourReceiverCollardoesnotbeepwhentheUpperLeftbuttonoftheRemoteTransmitterispressed,orifyoufeeltheReceiverCollarisnotrespondingtotheRemoteTransmitter:1.WiththeReceiverCollaroffyourpet,turntheReceiverCollaroff.2.PressandholdtheOn/Offbuttonfor5seconds.3.TheReceiverCollarwillbeepandtheLEDwillflash.4.PressanyTransmitterbutton.5.TheReceiverCollarwillrespondandpair.6.IftheReceiverCollardoesnotbeeptwice,pleasecontacttheCustomerCareCenter

at1-800-732-2677.

Note: Pairing is for Dog 1 only.

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Training GuideGeneral Tips•Eliminateonemisbehaviororteachoneobediencecommandatatime.Ifyoumovetoofastwith

training,yourpetmaybecomeconfused.•Beconsistent.Correctyourpeteverytimehemisbehaves.•Unlessyoucansupervisehim,itisrecommendedthatyourestrictyourpetfromsituationsin

whichhehasahistoryofmisbehaving.However,settingupasituationasatrainingsessioncandramaticallyimproveyourchancesofsuccess.

•Ifyourpetreactstothetonesbyhidingoractingfearful,redirecthisattentiontoasimpleandappropriatebehavior,suchasthe“sit”command.

•Petsshouldbeatleast6monthsoldbeforeusingtheTrainer.•OnlyletresponsiblefamilymembersusetheTrainer.Itisnotatoy!•Otherpetsinhearingrangewillbeaffectedbythetrainingtones.Therefore,trainingsessions

shouldbeconductedoutofhearingrangeofotherpets.•NeverusetheRemoteTrainertocorrectoreliminateanyformofaggressivebehavior.We

recommendyoucontactyourlocalveterinarianorprofessionaltrainertodetermineifyourpetmightbeaggressive.

•TraininginstructionsinthisguidearewrittenforusewiththeTransmitterbeingprogrammedtoDog1.Adjusttheinstructionstofityourdesiredtrainingmode.

Teaching Your Pet the Positive ToneBeforeusingtheTrainertocorrectyourpet,spend10to15minutesperdayfor2or3dayshelpinghimcreatetheassociationofthetonewithrewardandpraise.Toaccomplishthis:1.PushtheTonebuttonfor2consecutiveseconds.2.Releasethebuttonandimmediatelyrewardyourpetwithverbalpraise,petting,orasmallfood

reward.Spend3to5secondsonyourrewarding.3.WaitafewminutesandrepeatholdingtheTonebuttonfor2secondsfollowingwithpraise.

Varytherewardtopreventyourpetfromanticipatingaspecifictype.Thisstageoftrainingiscompletewhenyourpetobviouslyanticipatesarewardwhenhehearsthepositivetone.

Find the Best Stimulation Level for Your PetImportant: Always start at the lowest level and work your way up.

TheRemoteTrainerhas8differentStimulationLevels.ThisallowsyoutochoosetheStimulationthatisbestforyourpet.

OnceyouhaveplacedtheReceiverCollaronyourpet,itistimetofindtheStimulationLevelthatisbestforhim.ThisiscalledtheRecognitionLevel.

Aslightchangeinyourpet’sbehavior,suchaslookingaroundincuriosity,scratchingathiscollar,orflickinghisears,indicatestheRecognitionLevelthatisbestforhim.

Followthestepsbelowtofindyourpet’sRecognitionLevel:1.StartingatLevel1ontheDigitalDisplay,presstheStimulationbuttoncontinuouslyfor1to2seconds.2.Ifyourpetshowsnoreaction,repeattheStimulationlevelseveraltimesbeforemovinguptothe

nextlevel.

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3.YOURPETSHOULDNOTVOCALIZEORPANICWHENRECEIVINGSTIMULATION.IFTHISHAPPENS,THESTIMULATIONLEVELISTOOHIGHANDYOUNEEDTOGOBACKTOTHEPREVIOUSLEVELANDREPEATTHEPROCESS.

4.MoveupthroughtheStimulationlevelsuntilyourpetreliablyrespondstotheStimulation.5.IfyourpetcontinuestoshownoresponseatLevel8,checkthefitoftheReceiverCollar.If

yourpethaslongorthickhair,contactourCustomerCareCenter1-800-732-2677toobtainalongersetofContactPoints.Thengobackto#1andrepeattheprocess.Ifthisstilldoesnotyieldanyresults,yourpet’shairwillneedtobetrimmedaroundtheContactPoints.

IfallofthesestepshavebeendoneandyourpetcontinuestoshownoreactiontotheStimulation,seethe“TestLightInstructions”section.

IfaftercompletingallofthesestepsyourdogstilldoesnotindicateheisfeelingtheStimulation,pleasecontactCustomerCareCenterorvisitourwebsiteatwww.petsafe.net.

+2 BoostApressofthisbuttonsendsasignaltothecollartoissueacorrectionthatis2levelshigherthanthecurrentlyselectedlevel.Forexample,ifthecorrectionlevelissetatLevel2,atouchofthe+2BoostbuttonwillcorrectatLevel4.Sometrainerslikeinstantaccesstoahighersettingforcircumstanceswherethedogmaynotrespondtolowerlevels,suchasaroundhighdistraction.Thesystemwillnotcorrecthigherthanlevel10.

Teaching Basic ObedienceThe “Sit” Command1.Putaseparate,non-metalliccollaronyourpet’sneckABOVEtheReceiverCollar,andattacha

10-footleash.Note: Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the Contact Points.2.HoldtheleashandtheRemoteTransmitterinonehand.Keepyourotherhandfreetoguide

yourpetintoa“Sit”position.3.PressandholdtheStimulationOnlybutton.4.Immediatelygivethe“Sit”commandwhilecontinuingtoholdtheStimulationOnlybutton.5.ReleasetheStimulationOnlybuttonassoonasyourpetisinposition,andpraisehim.6.Releaseyourpetfromthe“Sit”commandandplay.7.RepeatSteps2through6.

Note: If your pet breaks the “Sit” command, repeat steps 3 through 6. Keep your pet close to you while teaching the “Sit” command.

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The “Come” Command1. Putaseparate,non-metalliccollaronyourpet’s

neckABOVEtheReceiverCollar,andattacha10-footleash.Note: Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the Contact Points.

2. HoldyourleashinonehandandtheRemoteTransmitterintheother.

3. Waitforyourpettowalkawayfromyou.UsingtheRecognitionLevelforyourpet,pressandholdtheStimulationOnlybuttononyourRemoteTransmitter.

4. Immediatelygivethecommand“Come”whilecontinuingtoholdtheStimulationOnlybutton.

5. Usingtheleash,gentlyguideyourpettowardyouuntilhebeginstocomeinyourdirection.

6. ImmediatelyreleasetheStimulationOnlybuttonassoonasyourpetstepstowardsyou,andpraisehimenthusiastically.

7. Quicklymovebackwardsasyourpetbeginstocomebacktoyou,praisinghimtheentiretime.

8. Praiseyourpetwhenhereturnstoyou.9. RepeatSteps3through8.10.Onceyourpetrespondsreadilytothe

“Come”commandseveraltimes,backawayfromhimwithoutgivingacommand.Whenyourpetturnstowardyou,givethecommand“Come”(WITHOUTSTIMULATION)andpraisehimwhileyoucontinuetobackup.Praiseyourpetwhenhereturnstoyou.

11.Useyourleashtopreventyourpetfromrunningpastyou.Ifyourpetmanagestorunpastyou,repeatSteps3through8.

The “Stay” Command1.Putaseparate,non-metalliccollaronyourpet’sneckABOVEtheReceiverCollar,andattacha

10-footleash.Note: Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the Contact Points.2.Putyourpetonhisbed.HoldyourleashinonehandandtheRemoteTransmitterintheother.3.Stayingwithin3feet,walktheperimeterofthebed.Donotsayanythingtoyourpet.4.Ifyourpettriestoleavethebed,pressandholdtheStimulationOnlybuttonandgivethe

“Stay”command.Continuetoholdthebuttonuntilyourpetisbackonhisbed.Ifnecessary,usetheleashtoguideyourpetontohisplace.

5.Praiseyourpetwhenheisbackonhisbed.6.Onceyourpethassettledforafewseconds,releasehimandplaycalmly.7.Repeatsteps1through5.

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Eliminating Unwanted BehaviorJumping UpPetstypicallyjumpuptogetattention.Ifyoudonotwantyourpettojumponyou,thenfriendsormembersofthefamilyshouldnotencouragethisbehavior.Thatmeanseverytimeyourpetjumpsonsomeone,heshouldbereprimandedorredirectedtoanalternateandacceptablebehavior,forwhichhecanreceivepraise.

Note: It is best if your pet first understands the “Sit” command.

1.Chooseyourpet’sRecognitionLevel.2.Assoonasyourpetliftshispawsofftheground

tojumponyou,presstheStimulationOnlybuttonandgivethecommand“Sit.”

3.ReleasetheStimulationOnlybuttonimmediatelyonceyourpetissitting,andverballypraisehim.

4.Ifyourpetignoresthestimulation,increasetheIntensityLevelby1.

5.Practicethisexerciseinseveraldifferentareasandusedifferentpeoplefordistractions.

DiggingItisimportanttofirstunderstandwhyyourpetisdigging.Manydogs,suchasterriers,werebredtoflushoutprey,anddiggingisveryinnatetothem.Otherdogsmaybediggingtofindacoolspottoliedown,orsimplyoutofboredom.Yourpetmaynolongerhavethedesiretodigifheisprovidedwiththefollowing:•Acool,shadedareainwhichtoliedown,andplentyofwater.•Analternateactivity,suchasafavoritetoy.•Plentyofplay,exercise,andattention.•Ayardfreefromrodentsorpreythathemaybetryingtoflushout.

1.ChoosetheIntensityLevel1higherthanyourpet’sRecognitionLevel.2.PlacetheReceiverCollaronyourpetandwaitatleast10minutesbeforeplacinghiminthe

yard.Nootherpeopleorpetsshouldbeintheyard,asyoudonotwantyourpettoassociatethestimulationwithanythingotherthanhisdigging.Yourpetmustbesecurelyfencedinorcontainedduringtraining.

3.Fromawindoworareawhereyourpetcannotseeyou,waituntilyourpetbeginstodig.

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4.Whileyourpetdigs,presstheStimulationOnlybuttonandreleaseitwhenhestopsdigging.Onlypressthebuttonwhileyourpetisintheactofdigging,anddonotsayanythingtohim.

5.Ifyourpetignoresthestimulation,increasetheIntensityLevelby1.6.Continuetowatchyourpet,ashemaychooseanotherareatodig.7.Donotallowyourpetintheyardunsuperviseduntilhehascompletelystoppeddigging.

Chasing Chasingisaninstinctivebehaviorstimulatedbymovingobjects.Somedogshaveaparticularlystrongdesiretochasethatcanputtheminharm’swayandleaveyouhelpless.Neverallowyourdogofftheleashoroutofacontainedareauntilhehaslearnedthe“Come”command,regardlessofthedistraction.Beconsistentandcorrectyourdogeverytimehechasessomething.

CAUTION It is vitally important that you and your dog remain safe while carrying out this training. Your dog should be on a strong leash, long enough for him to attempt to chase an object, but short enough for him not to reach a road or other unsafe area. You must also be physically strong enough to restrain your dog when he tries to chase.

1.Ifyourdoghasnotlearnedthe“Come”command,keepaleashonhimsoyoucanphysicallystophimbeforehereachestheobjectheischasing.

2.ChoosetheIntensityLevel1higherthanyourdog’sRecognitionLevel.3.Setupascenariowhereyourdogisenticedtochaseanobject.Commonitemscouldbecars,

motorcycles,bicycles,etc.(donotusetoys).4.Whentheobjectpassesinfrontofyourdog,makesuretoholdtheleashwithafirmgrip.Assoon

asyourdogbeginstochasetheobject,pressandholdtheStimulationOnlybuttonuntilhestops.5.Whenyourdogstopschasingtheobject,immediatelyreleasethebutton,walkbackwardsand

givethecommand“Come.”Praiseyourdogashecomestoyou.6.Repeattheprocessuntilyourdogstopschasingtheobject.

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Trash RaidingTheeasiestwaytopreventtrashraidingistoremovegarbageandtemptingfoodfromyourpet’senvironment.YoucanusetheRemoteTrainertoteachyourpettostayawayfromtheseitems;however,youmustbepreparedtocorrectyourpeteverytimeheapproachesthem.1.ChoosetheIntensityLevel1higherthanyour

pet’sRecognitionLevel.2.Pickatemptationforyourpetandposition

yourselfwherehecannotseeyou.3.Whileyourpet’smouthistouchingthe

temptation,pressandholdtheStimulationOnlybutton.Immediatelyreleasethebuttonwhenyourpetleavesthetemptation.

4.Donotsayanything,asyouwantyourpettoassociatethestimulationwithhisbehavior,notyou.5.Ifyourpetdoesnotrespondtothestimulation,increasetheIntensityLevelby1andrepeat

theprocess.6.Repeatthisprocessinseveraldifferentlocationswithdifferenttemptations.

Excessive BarkingBarkingisaninstinctivebehaviorfordogs.Itisimpossibletokeepyourdogfrombarkingentirely,butyoucanteachhimbequietwhenyougivehimacommand.

Note: This will only be effective when you are at home with your dog.

1. Chooseyourpet’sRecognitionLevel.2. Putyourdoginasituationthatwilltempthimtobark.3. Whenyourdogbeginstobark,presstheStimulationOnlybuttonandgivehimthecommand“Quiet.”4. Immediatelyreleasethebuttononceyourdogstopsbarkingandpraisehim.5. Ifyourdogignoresthestimulationandcontinuestobark,increasetheIntensityLevelby1andrepeat

theprocess.6. Practicethisexerciseindifferentareasusingdifferentsituationsthatwouldcauseyourdogtobark.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsIs the Stimulation safe for my pet?

•WhiletheStimulationisunpleasant,itisharmlesstoyourpet.Electronictrainingdevicesrequireinteractionandtrainingfromtheownertoachievedesiredresults.

How old does a pet have to be before using the PetSafe® Venture Series™ Remote Trainers?

•Yourpetshouldbeabletolearnbasicobediencecommandssuchas“Sit”or“Stay.”Petsshouldbeatleast6monthsoldbeforeusingtheTrainer.

Once my pet is trained and has been obeying my commands, will he have to continue to wear the Receiver Collar?

•Probablynot.HemayneedtoweartheReceiverCollarfromtimetotimeforreinforcement.

Is the Receiver Collar waterproof?

•Yes.AlloftheVenture Series™ReceiverCollarsarewaterproof.

Can I use the 400 or 1000 Yard Trainers with more than one pet?

•Yes.AnAddaDog™ReceiverCollarmustbepurchasedtohavea2dogsystem.AllVenture Series™AddaDog™ReceiverCollarsworkwiththeVentureSeries™RemoteTrainingsystems.

Can I use the PetSafe® Venture Series™ Remote Trainers on aggressive pets?

•Wedonotrecommendanyofourproductstobeusedonaggressivepets.Werecommendyoucontactyourlocalveterinarianorprofessionaltrainertodetermineifyourpetmightbeaggressive.

How long can I continuously deliver Stimulation to my pet?

•ThemaximumamountoftimeyoucanpresstheStimulationbuttonanddeliverStimulationtoyourpetcontinuouslyis8seconds.Aftereightseconds,theRemoteTransmitterwilltime-out,andtheStimulationbuttonmustbereleasedandpressedagain.

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TroubleshootingMy pet is not responding when I press a button.

•ChecktoseeiftheReceiverCollarhasbeenturnedon.•Ifyourrangehasreducedfromthefirsttimeyouhave

usedit,pleasechecktoseeifthebatteryislowineithertheRemoteTransmitterorReceiverCollar.

•YoucanverifytheReceiverCollarisdeliveringStimulationtoyourpetbyplacingtheTestLight,enclosedinyourkit,ontheReceiverCollar.Pleaserefertothe“TestLightInstructions”sectionfordetails.

•Increasethecorrectionlevel.Referto“FindtheBestStimulationLevelForYourPet”formoreinformation.

•MakesuretheReceiverCollar’sContactPointsareplacedsnuglyagainstyourpet’sskin.Referto“FittheReceiverCollar”formoreinformation.

The Receiver Collar will not turn on.

•MakesuretheReceiverCollarhasbeencharged.Fortheinitialcharge,besuretochargeitfor5hours.Subsequentchargesonlytake3-4hours.

The Receiver Collar is not responding to the Remote Transmitter.

•VerifytheReceiverCollarhasbeenturnedon.Referto“TurningtheReceiverCollarOnandOff”.

Test Light Instructions1.TurntheReceiverCollaron.2.HoldtheTestLightContactstotheContactPoints.3.PressaStimulationbuttonontheRemoteTransmitter.4.TheTestLightwillflash.Note: At higher Stimulation

Levels, the Test Light will flash brighter.5.TurntheReceiverCollaroff.

SavetheTestLightforfuturetesting.

Note: If the Test Light does not flash, recharge the battery and re-test. If Test Light still does not flash, contact the Customer Care Center or visit our website at www.petsafe.net.

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Accessories Description Part Number

400YardLittleDogAdd-A-Dog® PDT00-11951

1000YardBigDogAdd-A-Dog® PDT00-11952

AccessoryPack(LongContactPoints;Hexwrench/Mudplugcover;Mudplugcoverscrew)

RFA-380

Replacementcollar;Screws;C-loop RFA-382

ChargingAdaptor RFA-393

Lanyard RFA-189

SnapBuckle RFA-381

Customer Care InternationalUSA&Canada-Tel:800-732-2677Monday-Friday8AM-8PM/Saturday9AM–5PM

Australia-Tel:1800786608Monday-Friday7:30AM-5PM

NewZealand-Tel:0800543054Monday-Friday10:30AM-7PM

Thisproducthasthebenefitofalimitedmanufacturer’swarranty.Detailsofthewarrantyapplicabletothisproductanditstermscanbefoundatwww.petsafe.netand/orareavailablebysendingastampedaddressedenvelopetoPetSafe®Ltd.RedthornHouse,Unit9,ChorleyWestBusinessPark,AckhurstRoad,Chorley,LancashirePR71NL,UnitedKingdom.

Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability1. Terms of Use

ThisProductisofferedtoyouconditioneduponyouracceptancewithoutmodificationoftheterms,conditionsandnoticescontainedherein.Usageofthisproductimpliesacceptanceofallsuchterms,conditions,andnotices.

2. Proper Use ThisProductisdesignedforusewithpetswheretrainingisdesired.Thespecifictemperamentofyourpetmaynotworkwiththisproduct.Werecommendthatyounotusethisproductifyourpetislessthan8lborunder6monthsold,orifyourpetisaggressive.Ifyouareunsurewhetherthisisappropriateforyourpet,pleaseconsultyourveterinarian,certifiedtrainerorcontactourCustomerCareCenterorvisitourwebsiteatwww.petsafe.net.

ProperuseincludesreviewingtheentireOperatingandTrainingGuideprovidedwithyourproductandanyspecificCautionstatements.

3. No Unlawful or Prohibited Use ThisProductisdesignedforusewithpetsonly.Thispettrainingdeviceisnotintendedtoharm,injure,orprovoke.UsingthisproductinawaythatisnotintendedcouldresultinviolationofFederal,Stateorlocallaws.

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4. Limitation of Liability InnoeventshallRadioSystems®Corporationbeliableforanydirect,indirect,punitive,incidental,specialorconsequentialdamages,oranydamageswhatsoeverarisingoutoforconnectedwiththeuseormisuseofthisProduct.BuyerassumesallrisksandliabilityfromtheuseofthisProduct.

5. Modification of Terms and Conditions RadioSystems®Corporationreservestherighttochangetheterms,conditionsandnoticesunderwhichthisProductisoffered.

FCCThisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.

CAUTION: Modification or changes to this equipment not expressly approved by Radio Systems® Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttopart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaspecificinstallation.Ifinterferencedoesoccurtoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:

•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.•Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandthereceiver.•Connecttheequipmenttoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.•Consultcustomercare,thedealer,oranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.

ThisClassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES-003.CetappareilnumériquedelaclasseBestconformeàlanormeNMB-003duCanada.

Perchlorate BatteryPerchlorateMaterial–specialhandlingmayapply.Seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

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