Operating Instructions for the PPT-101 Shock Collar

Many owners easily train their dogs through positive reinforcement -- treats, affection or praise. Some dogs, however, are stubborn or too excitable and require punishment to learn that a behavior is undesirable. The shock collar is one punishment method for training stubborn or excitable dogs. The owner puts the collar on the dog and controls it with a remote control. When the dog performs an undesirable behavior, like pulling on the leash or barking, the owner pushes the button to shock the dog. Most collars have an option to emit a beep before shocking, so the dog can associate the beep with the shock. Eventually the owner can sound the beep and minimize the need to shock the dog.

Things You'll Need

  • 9 volt battery for the Big Dog receiver or a 6 volt battery for the Little Dog receiver
  • Small Philips head screwdriver
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Instructions

    • 1

      Slip the slide buckle onto the collar with the ribbing facing up. Loop the end of the collar up through the slide buckle and thread the excess length of the collar through the slide buckle.

    • 2

      Test the collar size on your dog's neck and make any necessary adjustments with the slide buckle. It is too tight if you cannot slip a finger under a prong.

    • 3

      Remove the two screws on either side of the receiver (the shocking mechanism). Install the batteries, observing proper polarity. The big dog collar uses a 9 volt battery; the small dog collar uses a 6 volt battery.

    • 4

      Replace the screws on the receiver.

    • 5

      Turn on the receiver and choose an operating mode: Mode 1 is Automatic Shut-off after 45 minutes of inactivity; Mode 2 is Manual Shut-off. If you prefer Mode 1, look for the dot on the receiver and closely align it to the dot on the remote. Separate the receiver and the remote after three seconds or when you hear the short beep. If you prefer Mode 2, leave the receiver and the remote with the dots close and aligned for three more seconds or until you hear two short beeps.

    • 6

      Watch the training video that came with the shock collar.

    • 7

      Place the collar on your dog and begin training, but do not leave the collar on for very long. Regularly check your dog's neck for irritation. Make sure that the prongs are firmly (but not tightly) against the dog's neck.

    • 8

      Clean the probes with alcohol regularly.