Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Stimulation safe for
my dog?
How old does a dog have to
be before using the
®
SportTrainer
500?
Once my dog is trained and has
been obeying my commands,
will he have to continue to wear
the Collar Receiver?
Is the Collar Receiver
waterproof?
Can I use the SportTrainer
with more than one dog?
Can I use the SportTrainer
on aggressive dogs?
Will I get exactly 500 metres of
range with the SportTrainer
500?
How long can I continuously
deliver Stimulation to my dog?
While the Stimulation is unpleasant, it is harmless to your
dog. Electronic training devices require interaction and
training from the owner to achieve desired results.
Your pet should be able to recognize basic obedience
commands such as "Sit" or "Stay".
The system should only be used with pets who are over
6 months of age. If your pet is injured or its mobility
is otherwise impaired, contact your veterinarian or
professional trainer before use.
Probably not. He may need to wear the Collar Receiver
from time to time for reinforcement.
Yes. If the rechargeable battery pack ever needs to be
replaced, make sure the o-ring and o-ring groove are free
from dirt and debris.
®
500
Yes, SportDOG
purchased and the Remote Transmitter must be changed
to Mode 5, 6, 7 or 8.
®
500
We do not recommend any of our products to be used on
aggressive dogs. We recommend you contact your local
veterinarian or professional trainer to determine if your
dog might be aggressive.
The range you get with your SportTrainer
®
vary according to terrain, weather, vegetation, as well
as transmission from other radio devices. To get the
maximum amount of range, please refer to "How the
System Works" section of this guide.
The maximum amount of time you can press the
Continuous Stimulation Button and deliver Stimulation
to your dog continuously is 8 seconds. After eight
seconds, the Remote Transmitter will time-out, and the
Continuous Stimulation Button must be released and
pressed again.
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