Petsafe PVPP-300 Setup guide

PetSafe®Pet Pager

Operating and Training Guide

Please read this entire guide before beginning

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Thank you for choosing PetSafe®, the #1 selling brand of electronic training

solutions in the world. Our mission is to ensure your pet’s safety by providing

you the tools and techniques to successfully train your pet. If you have any

questions, please contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677 or

visit our website at www.petsafe.net.

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Ta b le of Contents

Components .............................................................................................. 3

Other ItemsYou May Need......................................................................... 3

How the System Works ............................................................................... 3

Key Deﬁnitions .......................................................................................... 4

Operating Guide

Prepare the Remote Transmitter.............................................................. 5

Prepare the Receiver Collar..................................................................... 5

Fit the Receiver Collar ............................................................................ 6

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Components

War ranty

Card

Wa r ranty

Receiver

Collar w/Short

Contact Points

9-Volt Battery

Remote

Transmitter

6-volt Battery

(RFA-18)

Operating and

Training Guide

Other Items You May Need

• Small Phillips screwdriver

• Scissors

• Lighter

How the System Works

The PetSafe®Pet Pager utilizes a warning tone and/or vibration to get your pet’s attention when

a button is pushed on the Remote Transmitter. The Remote Transmitter will transmit up to 100

yards.

At the push of a button, the Remote Transmitter sends a signal, activating

the Receiver Collar. Using the Pet Pager consistently and correctly, many

misbehaviors that your pet exhibits can be corrected or any basic obedience

commands can be taught.

Important: The Pet Pager has a range up to 100 yards. Depending on

the way you hold the Remote Transmitter, the range may vary. Hold

the Remote Transmitter in a vertical position away from your body

and above your head to achieve optimum range. Terrain, weather,

vegetation, transmission from other radio devices, and other factors

will affect the range of your Pet Pager.

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Key Deﬁnitions

Remote Transmitter: Transmits the Radio Signal to the Receiver Collar.

Transmitter Indicator Light: Indicates when any button on the Remote Transmitter is pressed.

This light also serves as a low battery indicator.

Vibration & Warning Tone Button: Sends an audible tone and activates the vibration on the

Receiver Collar.

War ning Tone Only Button: Sends an audible tone to your pet.

Vibration Only Button: Activates the vibration in the Receiver Collar.

Receiver Collar: Receives the radio signal from the Remote Transmitter.

Remote Transmitter

Vibration &

War ning Tone

Button

Transmitter

Indicator Light

War ning Tone

Only Button

Vibration Only

Button

Receiver Collar

Battery

Lid

Antenna

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Operating Guide

Prepare the Remote Transmitter

To Insert and Remove the Battery

1. Remove the screws on the back of the Remote Transmitter.

2. Insert the 9-volt alkaline battery.

3. Reinstall the screws. Do not over-tighten the screws.

To verify the battery has been inserted correctly:

1. Press any button on the Remote Transmitter.

2. The Transmitter Indicator Light should glow.

3. If the Transmitter Indicator Light still does not come on, contact the Customer Care

Center at 1-800-732-2667.

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Prepare the Receiver Collar

To Insert and Remove the Battery

1. Remove the screws with a small

Phillips Screwdriver (2A).

2. Remove the Battery Lid (2A).

3. Install one (1), 6-volt battery

(2B).

4. Replace the Battery Lid.

5. Reinstall the screws (2B). Do

not over-tighten the screws.

A replacement battery (6-volt,

RFA-18) can be found at many

retailers. Contact the Customer

Care Center at 1-866-381-

2785 or visit our website at

www.guardianpet.net to locate a

retailer near you.

5B 5C

Step

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Fit the Receiver Collar

Important: The proper ﬁt and placement of your Receiver Collar is important

for effective training.The Contact Points must have direct contact with your

pet’s skin on the underside of his neck.

To assure a proper ﬁt, please follow these steps:

1. Have your pet standing comfortably (3A).

2. Center the Contact Points underneath your pet’s neck, touching

the skin (3B). If your pet has a long or thick coat, use the enclosed

long Contact Points to reach through the hair. Note: It is sometimes

necessary to trim the hair around the Contact Points to make sure that

contact is consistent.

3. The Receiver Collar should ﬁt snugly, yet

loose enough to allow one ﬁnger to ﬁt

between the strap and your pet’s neck (3C).

4. Allow your pet to wear the collar for several

minutes then recheck the ﬁt. Check the ﬁt

again as your pet becomes more comfortable

with the Receiver Collar. If your pet’s neck

is less than 12” around, you will need to

thread the part of the collar which includes

the antenna through the buckle. It will be a

tight ﬁt.

5. Trim the collar as follows (3D):

a. Mark the desired length of the collar with a

pen. Allow for growth if your pet is young

or grows a thick winter coat.

b. Remove the Receiver Collar from your pet

and cut off the excess. Important: Do not

cut the part of the collar containing the

Antenna.

c. Before placing the Receiver Collar back

onto your pet, seal the edge of the cut collar

by applying a ﬂame along the frayed edge.

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Care and Cleaning

For comfort, safety, and effectiveness of this product, please ensure that you check the

ﬁt of your pet’s collar frequently. This Guide describes proper collar ﬁtting. 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.

To prevent skin irritation from occurring:

• The Receiver Collar should not be worn for more than 8 hours out of every 24-hour

period.

•Your pet’s neck and the Contact Points must be washed weekly with a washcloth and

mild hand soap, then rinsed thoroughly.

• Be sure that your pet’s neck is thoroughly dry before placing the Receiver Collar back

on his neck.

To Re-Thread the Collar

Slide Buckle

Ridges

The slide buckle prevents the collar from

becoming loose around your pet’s neck.

The ridges must be facing up; the collar will

slip if it is not properly threaded.

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Understanding the Remote Transmitter

To train using the Tone Only Button:

The audible sound emitted by the Receiver Collar can be just as effective as the

stimulation for some dogs. The Transmitter Indicator Light will glow for as long as this

button is pressed.To use this button for training, simply substitute “Tone Only Button”

whenever “Stimulation Only Button” is used in the Training Guide section.

To train using the Stimulation Only Button:

You control the timing of the stimulation being applied to your pet. The stimulation

stays on as long as the Stimulation Only Button is pressed. If this button is pressed

longer than 8 seconds, the Remote Transmitter will “time-out,” the Transmitter

Indicator Light will turn off, and stimulation will no longer be delivered to your pet.

This is a safety feature in the Remote Transmitter. If the Remote Transmitter times out,

release the Stimulation Only Button and press it again to deliver stimulation.

Note: For either one or both of these training methods to be effective, they must be used

consistently along with the command you are trying to teach your pet.

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Training Guide

General Tips

• Eliminate one misbehavior or teach one obedience command at a time. If you move

too fast with the training, your pet may become confused.

• Be consistent. Give your pet a tone or stimulation with each misbehavior.

• Do not over-correct your pet. Use as few stimulations as possible to train your pet.

• Unless you can supervise him, it is recommended that you restrict your pet from

situations in which he has a history of misbehaving. However, setting up a situation as

a training session can dramatically improve your chances of success.

• If your pet reacts to the training by hiding or acting fearful, redirect his attention to a

simple and appropriate behavior such as the “Sit” command.

• Never use the Pet Pager to correct or eliminate any form of aggressive behavior. If

you are unsure if your dog is aggressive, please consult your veterinarian or a certiﬁed

trainer.

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Teaching Basic Obedience

The “Sit” Command

1. Put a separate, non-metallic collar on your pet’s neck ABOVE the Receiver Collar,

and attach a 10-foot leash. Note: Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the

Contact Points.

2. Hold the leash and the Remote Transmitter in one hand. Keep your other hand free

to guide your pet into a “Sit” position.

3. Press and hold the Stimulation Only Button.

4. Immediately give the “Sit” command while continuing to hold the Stimulation Only

Button.

5. Release the Stimulation Only Button as soon as your pet is in position, and praise

him.

6. Release your pet from the “Sit” command and play.

7. Repeat Steps 2 through 6.

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” Command

1. Put a separate, non-metallic collar on

your pet’s neck ABOVE the Receiver

Collar, and attach a 10-foot leash. Note:

Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure

on the Contact Points.

2. Hold your leash in one hand and the

Remote Transmitter in the other.

3. Wait for your pet to walk away from you.

Using the Recognition Level for your

pet, press and hold the Stimulation Only

Button on your Remote Transmitter.

4. Immediately give the command “Come”

while continuing to hold the Stimulation

Only Button.

5. Using the leash, gently guide your pet

toward you until he begins to come in

your direction.

6. Immediately release the Stimulation Only

Button as soon as your pet steps towards

you, and praise him enthusiastically.

7. Quickly move backwards as your pet

begins to come back to you, praising him

the entire time.

8. Praise your pet when he returns to you.

9. Repeat Steps 3 through 8.

10. Once your pet responds readily to

the “Come” command several times,

back away from him without giving

a command. When your pet turns

toward you, give the command “Come”

(WITHOUT STIMULATION) and

praise him while you continue to back

up. Praise your pet when he returns to

you.

11. Use your leash to prevent your pet from

running past you. If your pet manages to

run past you, repeat Steps 3 through 8.

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The “Stay” Command

1. Put a separate, non-metallic collar on your pet’s neck ABOVE the Receiver Collar, and attach a

10-foot leash. Note: Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the Contact Points.

2. Put your pet on his bed. Hold your leash in one hand and the Remote Transmitter in the other.

3. Staying within 3 feet, walk the perimeter of the bed. Do not say anything to your pet.

4. If your pet tries to leave the bed, press and hold the Stimulation Only Button and give the

“Stay” command. Continue to hold the button until your pet is back on his bed. If necessary,

use the leash to guide your pet onto his place.

5. Praise your pet when he is back on his bed.

6. Once your pet has settled for a few seconds, release him and play calmly.

7. Repeat steps 1 through 5.

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Eliminating Unwanted Behavior

Jumping Up

Pets typically jump up to get attention. If you do not want your pet to jump on you, then friends

or members of the family should not encourage this behavior. That means every time your pet

jumps on someone, he should be reprimanded or redirected to an alternate and acceptable

behavior, for which he can receive praise.

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

1. Choose your pet’s Recognition Level.

2. As soon as your pet lifts his paws off the ground

to jump on you, press the Stimulation Only

Button and give the command “Sit.”

3. Release the Stimulation Only Button

immediately once your pet is sitting, and

verbally praise him.

4. If your pet ignores the stimulation, increase the

Intensity Level by 1.

5. Practice this exercise in several different areas

and use different people for distractions.

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