Spray Control Fence FAQ

 


Training Questions asked by our customers (technical questions below)

Q - Spray Control collars were designed for what type of dogs?
A - For any dog.

Q - How big must a dog be to be trained with a spray control collar?
A - The dog should weigh at least 8 pounds.

Q - What is the longest period of time that a dog should wear the spray control collar?
A - Eight consecutive hours.

Q - What is the dummy collar effect?
A - This is a procedure where the collar is eliminated as a factor in learning. In other words, the dog wears the collar without it being activated for 3-5 days. This way the dog does not learn that the collar causes the correction, but rather getting to close to the yard boundary.

Q - Will the use of this collar hurt or injure a dog?
A - Absolutely not. The correction is safe, painless and humane.

Q - Will the spray effect my dog's sense of taste or smell?
A - No, the spray is totally harmless.

Q - How will my dog first react to the spray?
A - Every dog's reaction is slightly different. Some yip or squeal. This is why the owner should be present for the first spray correction.

Q - How do you know that the spray does not hurt my dog?
A - For various reasons including the fact that the HSUS has reviewed and approved the collar.

Q - How do I prevent my dog from becoming fearful of wearing the collar?
A - By creating the dummy collar effect.

Q - How do I prevent one dog from chewing on the collar of another dog?
A - If you see one dog chewing on the other dog's collar - pull him off and redirect him to "sit" and "stay". Also, a daily spraying of lysol on the dog's collar will help repel the other dog.

Q - Once my dog is trained, does he have to wear the collar the rest of his life?
A - Probably not. He may have to wear it as a reminder from time to time.

Q - Can my dog wear this collar when he is left home alone?
A - Yes, but only after you have observed him receiving and avoiding the correction successfully.

Q - Can I attach a leash to this collar?
A - No. A leash should be attached to a separate collar. A leash should never be attached to the receiver collar.

Technical Questions asked by our customers

Q - How do I refill the unit?
A - Place the receiver on a table, nozzle up. Hold the refill can, and place the tube into the refill slot on the receiver. Within 20 to 30 seconds the unit should be full.

Q - How do I know when the unit is full?
A - The unit will make a slight noise will it is being refilled, it will stop within 20 to 30 seconds.

Q - Where can I find a battery?
A - The batteries can be found at the local stores that carry our product lines or at most retail stores that sell cameras. The battery is rated at 6 volts.

Q - How many refills can the can do?
A - About 20 refills

Q - How many sprays can the receiver produce on one refill?
A - Approximately 20 correction sprays.

Q - How long will the batteries last?
A - 1 to 2 months depending on how often the correction is given.

Q - My unit will not spray. What can I do?
A - Check the battery, if the battery is good then readjust the solenoid screw. This is accomplished with the free tool that comes with your unit.

Q - Is the unit waterproof?
A - No.

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