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

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

•Notforusewithaggressivedogs.Donotusethisproductifyourdogisaggressive,orifyourdogispronetoaggressivebehavior.Aggressivedogscancausesevereinjuryandevendeathtotheirownerandothers.Ifyouareunsurewhetherthisproductisappropriateforyourdog,pleaseconsultyourveterinarianoracertifiedtrainer.

•ThisdevicecontainsLithium-Ion(Li-Ion)batteries;neverincinerate,puncture,deform,short-circuit,orchargewithaninappropriatecharger.Fire,explosion,propertydamage,orbodilyharmmayoccurifthiswarningisnotfollowed.

•Riskofexplosionifbatteryisreplacedbyanincorrecttype.Disposeofusedbatteriesaccordingtotheinstructions.• Batteriesshouldneverberemovedfromthebatterycompartmentforcharging.•Riskofexplosionifbatteriesarechargedinareaswithhightemperature(100°F+/38°C+).

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 dog’s neck may cause skin damage. This is called bed sores; it is also called decubitus ulcers or pressure necrosis.

• Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day.• When possible, reposition the collar on the dog’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.• Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this manual.• Never connect a lead/leash to the electronic collar; it will cause excessive pressure on the contacts.• When using a separate collar for a lead/leash, 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 the FAQ section for remote trainers at www.sportdog.com.

These steps will help keep your dog safe and comfortable. Millions of dogs are comfortable while they wear stainless steel contacts. Some dogs are sensitive to contact pressure. You may find after some time that your dog 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.

• You may need to trim the hair in the area of the Contact Points or switch to the longer Contact Points to ensure consistent contact. Never shave the dog’s neck; this may lead to a rash or infection.

• You should not make the collar any tighter than is required for good contact. A collar that is too tight will increase the risk of pressure necrosis in the contact area.

• UnauthorizedchangesormodificationstotheequipmentmayviolateFCCregulationsandcouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.

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ThankyouforchoosingSportDOGBrand®trainingproducts.Usedproperly,thisproductwillhelpyoutrainyourdogefficientlyandsafely.Toensureyoursatisfaction,pleasereviewthisowner’smanualthoroughly.If you have questions regarding this product’s operation, please see this manual’s Frequently AskedQuestionsor Troubleshooting sections, contact ourCustomerCareCenter at 1-800-732-0144, visit ourwebsiteatwww.sportdog.com,orviewoursupportvideosatwww.youtube.com/sportdogbrand.

To get the most protection out of your warranty, please register your product within 30 days atwww.sportdog.com.Byregistering,andkeepingyourreceiptyouwillenjoytheproduct’sfullwarrantyandshouldyoueverneedtocalltheCustomerCareCenter,wewillbeabletohelpyoufaster.Mostimportantly,yourvaluableinformationwillneverbegivenorsoldtoanyone.Completewarrantyinformationisavailableonlineatwww.sportdog.com.

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taBLe of ContentSCOMPONENTS .............................................................................................................................................................5HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS .......................................................................................................................................5KEY DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................................................6PREPARE THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER*...............................................................................................................7PREPARE THE COLLAR RECEIVER* .........................................................................................................................8FIT THE COLLAR RECEIVER* ...................................................................................................................................10FIND THE BEST INTENSITY LEVEL FOR YOUR DOG ........................................................................................... 11CHANGING STIMULATION RANGES* ..................................................................................................................12GENERAL TRAINING TIPS .......................................................................................................................................12PROGRAM THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER* ..........................................................................................................13MATCH THE COLLAR RECEIVER AND REMOTE TRANSMITTER* ..................................................................14PROGRAM THE SYSTEM FOR TWO OR THREE-DOG OPERATION* ................................................................14CHANGE ID CODES* ..................................................................................................................................................14ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................................................15FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .........................................................................................................................16TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................................17TEST LIGHT INSTRUCTIONS* .................................................................................................................................18TERMS OF USE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ................................................................................................18FCC COMPLIANCE .....................................................................................................................................................19BATTERY DISPOSAL .................................................................................................................................................20SPORTDOG™ ADD-A-DOG® RECEIVERS ...............................................................................................................24

* videos available at www.youtube.com/sportdogbrand

ComponentS

HoW tHe SyStem WorKSTheSportDOG™FieldTrainer®425and425Shavebeenprovensafe,comfortable,andeffectiveforalldogsover8pounds.Consistent,correctuseofthisproductallowsyoutoreinforcecommandsandcorrectmisbehaviorfromupto500yards.TheRemoteTransmittersendsasignal,activatingtheCollarReceivertodeliveraharmlessstimulation.Withproper training,adogwill learntoassociate thissignalwithacommand.LikeallSportDOGproducts,thismodelfeaturesadjustablestimulationlevelssoyoucantailorthestimulationleveltoyourdog’stemperament,eliminatingtheriskofover-correction.

IMPORTANT: THE FIELDTRAINER 425 AND 425S HAVE A RANGE OF UP TO 500 YARDS. DEPENDING ON THE WAY YOU HOLD THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER, THE MAXIMUM RANGE MAY VARY. FOR CONSISTENT RESULTS AT LONGER RANGES, HOLD THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER IN A VERTICAL POSITION AWAY FROM YOUR BODY AND ABOVE YOUR HEAD. TERRAIN, WEATHER, VEGETATION,TRANSMISSION FROM OTHER RADIO DEVICES, AND OTHER FACTORS WILL AFFECT THE MAXIMUM RANGE.

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 a certified trainer.

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Key DefInItIonSREMOTE TRANSMITTER REMOTE TRANSMITTER:Transmitstheradiosignal

totheCollarReceiver.Itiswaterproofandcanbesubmergedinwatertoadepthof25feet.INTENSITY DIAL:Providesmultiplelevelsofstimulationsoyoucanmatchthecorrectiontoyourdog’stemperament.TRANSMITTER INDICATOR LIGHT:Indicatesthatabuttonispressedandalsoservesasalow-batteryindicator.UPPER BUTTON:Thisbuttonisfactory-settodelivercontinuousstimulation.LOWER BUTTON:Thisbuttonisfactory-settodelivermomentarystimulation,ora“Nick.”SIDE BUTTON:Thisbuttonisfactory-settodeliveratonewithoutstimulation.CHARGING JACK:Forconnectingthecharger.AlthoughtheRemoteTransmitteriswaterproofwithoutit,keepthecoverinplacewhennotchargingtokeepdebrisoutoftheopening.MODE BUTTON: ThisbuttongivesyoutheabilitytochangethemodeofyourRemoteTransmitter(seepage13).

COLLAR RECEIVER:ReceivestheradiosignalfromtheRemoteTransmitteranddeliversthestimulation,vibration,oratoneforcorrectingorcueingyourdog.Itiswaterproofandcanbesubmergedinwatertoadepthof25feet.RECEIVER INDICATOR LIGHT:IndicateswhentheCollarReceiverhasbeenturnedonoroff,servesasalow-batteryindicator,andalsoindicateswhenacontinuousormomentary(nick)stimulationbuttonispressed.CONTACT POINTS:ThecontactsthroughwhichtheCollarReceiverdeliversstimulation.ON/OFF BUTTON:MomentarilypressingandreleasingthisbuttonturnstheCollarReceiveronandoff.

THE COLLAR RECEIVER IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING FOUR TYPES OF STIMULATION:CONTINUOUS: Youcontrolbothwhenandhowlongstimulationisdelivered,uptoamaximumof10seconds.After10seconds,thestimulationwill“timeout”andtheTransmitterbuttonneedstobereleasedandthenpressedagainbeforeadditionalstimulationcanbedelivered.MOMENTARY (NICK): Stimulationisdeliveredfor1/10ofasecond,regardlessofhowlongthebuttonispressed.TONE: TheCollarReceiverwillmakearapidbeepingnoisewhenaTonebuttonispressed.VIBRATION: TheCollarReceiverwillvibratewhenaVibrationbuttonispressed,uptoamaximumof10seconds.

TRANSMITTERINDICATORLIGHT

INTENSITYDIAL

TRANSMITTERANTENNA

SIDEBUTTON

LOWER BUTTON

UPPERBUTTON

CHARGINGJACK

CONTACTPOINTS

RECEIVERINDICATOR

LIGHT

ON/OFFBUTTON

prepare tHe remote tranSmItterCHARGE THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER1. Lifttherubbercoverprotecting theChargingJack.2. Connectoneofthecharger connectorstotheChargingJack.3.Plugthechargerintoastandard 120/240-voltACwalloutlet.4.ChargetheRemoteTransmitterfor 2hoursforthefirstchargeand everychargethereafter.

Using Li-Ion technology, the Remote Transmitter only requires a 2 hour charge. It is not harmful to let the unit charge for more than 2 hours. 5. Whenchargingiscomplete, replacetherubbercover.

NOTE: Approximate battery life between charges is 50 to 70 hours, depending on frequency of use.

tranSmItter InDICator LIGHt OPERATIONAL MODE LIGHT COLOR BATTERY

STATUSLIGHT FUNCTION

Continuousstimulation,tone,orvibebuttonpressed

Green Good Lightissolidincolorwhilebuttonispressed

Continuousstimulation,tone,orvibebuttonpressed

Red Low Lightissolidincolorwhilebuttonispressed

Momentarystimulationbuttonpressed

Green Good Lightflashesonceandturnsoff

Momentarystimulationbuttonpressed

Red Low Lightflashesonceandturnsoff

Unitischarging Green Low Lightissolidincolorwhileonthecharger

Unitisfullycharged(chargerstillconnected)

Green Good Lightflashesoncepersecondoncethebatteryiscompletelycharged

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CHARGERCONNECTORPLACED

INTHEREMOTETRANSMITTER

CHARGINGJACK

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OPERATIONAL MODE

LIGHTCOLOR

BATTERY STATUS

LIGHT FUNCTION SPEAKER FUNCTION VIBRATION

Unitison Red Low Lightflashesevery2seconds

N/A N/A

Unitisdeliveringcontinuousstimulation

Red N/A Lightissolidincolorforaslongasbuttonispressed(upto10seconds)

N/A N/A

Unitisdeliveringmomentarystimulation

Red N/A Lightwillquicklyflashoncenomatterhowlongbuttonispressed

N/A N/A

Unitisdeliveringtone

Off N/A N/A Unitwillbeepforaslongasbuttonispressed

N/A

Unitisdeliveringvibration

Off N/A N/A N/A Unitwillvibrateforaslongasbuttonispressed(upto10seconds)

Unitischarging Green Low Lightissolidincolorwhileonthecharger

N/A N/A

Unitisfullycharged(chargerstillconnected)

Green Good Lightflashesoncepersecondoncethebatteryiscompletelycharged

N/A N/A

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

• This device contains Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries; never incinerate, puncture, deform, short-circuit, or charge with an inappropriate charger. Fire, explosion, property damage, or bodily harm may occur if this warning is not followed.

• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions (see page 20).

• Batteriesshouldneverberemovedfromthebatterycompartmentforcharging.•Riskofexplosionifbatteriesarechargedinareaswithhightemperature(100°F+/38°C+).

•TherechargeableLithiumIon(Li-Ion)batteriesarenotmemorysensitive,donotrequiredepletionbeforecharging,andcannotbeovercharged.

•Thebatteriescomepartiallychargedfromthefactory,butwillrequireafullchargebeforethefirstuse.• When storing the unit for long periods, remember to regularly give batteries a full charge. This should be done

once every 3 to 4 months.• You shouldexpecthundredsof rechargecycles fromyourbatteries.However, all rechargeablebatteries losecapacityovertimerelativetothenumberofrechargecyclestheyexperience.Thisisnormal.Ifyouroperatingtimedropstohalfoftheoriginallife,contacttheCustomerCareCentertopurchaseanewbattery.

•Thebatteriesshouldlastforaperiodof3-5years.Whenabatteryneedsreplacement,youcanorderanewpackbycallingourCustomerCareCenterat1-800-732-0144.PleasedonotopentheCollarReceiverorRemoteTransmitteruntilyouhavereceivedthereplacement.

prepare tHe CoLLar reCeIVerCHARGE THE COLLAR RECEIVER1. LifttherubbercoverprotectingtheChargingJack.2.ConnectoneofthechargerconnectorstotheChargingJack.3.Plugthechargerintoastandard120/240-voltACwalloutlet.4.ChargetheCollarReceiverfor2hoursforthefirstchargeandevery chargethereafter. Using Li-Ion technology, the Collar Receiver only requires a 2 hour charge. It is not harmful to let the unit charge for more than 2 hours.

TO TURN THE COLLAR RECEIVER ON PressandreleasetheOn/OffButton.TheCollarReceiverIndicatorLightwillcomeonandtheCollarReceiverwillbeep1-2timesonaSD-425,or2-3timesonaSD-425Sdependingonwhatstimulationrangeischosen.Thedefaultis2(medium)onaSD-425and3(high)onaSD-425S.

TO TURN THE COLLAR RECEIVER OFF PressandreleasetheOn/OffButton.TheReceiverIndicatorLightcomesonsolid(red)andtheCollarReceiverbeepscontinuouslyfor2seconds.

Toextendthelifebetweenchargingcycles,turntheCollarReceiveroffwhenitisnotinuse.

NOTE: Approximate battery life between charges is 50 to 70 hours, depending on frequency of use.

reCeIVer InDICator LIGHt OPERATIONAL MODE

LIGHTCOLOR

BATTERY STATUS

LIGHT FUNCTION SPEAKER FUNCTION VIBRATION

UnitisturnedonviaOn/OffButton

UnitisturnedonviaOn/OffButton

Green

Red

Good

Low

Lightissolidincolorduringbeepsequence

Lightissolidincolorduringbeepsequence

Beeps1-2times onSD-425,or2-3timesonSD-425Sdependingonstimulationrangesetting(2isthedefaultsettingfora SD-425;3isthedefaultsettingforaSD-425S).Pleaseseepage12.

N/A

UnitisturnedoffviaOn/OffButton

Red N/A Lightissolidincolorduringbeepsequence

Beepscontinuouslyfor2seconds

N/A

Unitison Green Good Lightflashesevery2seconds

N/A N/A

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ON/OFFBUTTON

reCeIVer InDICator LIGHt (ContInUeD)

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fInD tHe BeSt IntenSIty LeVeL for yoUr DoGTheFieldTrainer®425and425Shavemultipleintensitylevels.Thisallowsyoutochoosethestimulationthatisbestforyourdog.

NOTE: Always start at the lowest level and work your way up.

Fortrainingefficiency,itisimportanttofindtherightintensitylevelforyourdog.ThisiscalledtheRecognitionLevel,atwhichyourdoglooksaroundincuriosityorflickshisears.

FINDING YOUR DOG’S RECOGNITION LEVEL:NOTE: Every dog is different and you cannot predict where your dog’s Recognition Level will be. Watchclosely for any slight change in behavior that demonstrates your dog is feeling the stimulation.

1. WiththeCollarReceiverturnedonandproperlyfittedtoyourdog,settheRemoteTransmitter’s IntensityDialatLevel1andpresstheContinuousStimulationButtonfor1to2seconds.2.IfyourdogshowsnoreactiontoLevel1,gotoLevel2andrepeattheprocess.3.YOUR DOG SHOULD NOT VOCALIZE OR PANIC WHEN RECEIVING STIMULATION. IF THIS HAPPENS,THESTIMULATIONLEVELISTOOHIGHANDYOUNEEDTOGOBACKTOTHEPREVIOUS LEVELANDREPEATTHEPROCESS.4.Onceyoufindyourdog’sRecognitionLevel, this is the levelyoushouldusewhenyoubegina trainingexercise.5. IfyouhaveprogressedtoLevel7whilesearchingforyourdog’sRecognitionLevelandyourdog continuestoshownoresponse,checktoseeiftheCollarReceiverissnugagainstyourdog’sneck. ThengobacktoIntensityLevel1andrepeattheprocess.Ifyourdogstilldoesnotindicateheis feelingthestimulation,youhavethreeoptions:trimthehairbeneaththeContactPoints,switchto thelongerContactPointsincludedinyoursystem,orchangethestimulationrange.

Ifaftercompletingallofthesestepsyourdogstilldoesnotindicateheisfeelingthestimulation,pleasecontacttheCustomerCareCenterat1-800-732-0144.

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fIt tHe CoLLar reCeIVerIMPORTANT: The proper fit and placement of the Collar Receiver is important for effective training. The Contact Points must have direct contact with your dog’s skin.

Toensureaproperfit,followthesesteps:

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Pleasereadandfollowtheinstructionsinthismanual.Properfitofthecollarisimportant.Acollarwornfortoolong,ormadetootightonthedog’sneckmaycauseskindamage.Thisiscalledbedsores;itisalsocalleddecubitusulcersorpressurenecrosis.

•Avoidleavingthecollaronthedogformorethan12hoursperday.•Whenpossiblerepositionthecollaronthedog’sneckevery1to2hours.•Checkthefittopreventexcessivepressure;followtheinstructionsinthismanual.•Neverconnectalead/leashtotheelectroniccollar;itwillcauseexcessivepressureon thecontacts.•Whenusingaseparatecollarforalead/leash,don’tputpressureontheelectroniccollar.•Washthedog’sneckareaandthecontactsofthecollarweeklywithadampcloth.•Examinethecontactareadailyforsignsofarashorasore.•Ifarashorsoreisfound,discontinueuseofthecollaruntiltheskinhashealed.•Iftheconditionpersistsbeyond48hours,seeyourveterinarian.Foradditionalinformationonbedsoresandpressurenecrosis,pleasevisittheFAQsectionforremotetrainersatwww.sportdog.com.

Thesestepswillhelpkeepyourdogsafeandcomfortable.Millionsofdogsarecomfortablewhiletheywearstainlesssteelcontacts.Somedogsaresensitivetocontactpressure.Youmayfindaftersometimethatyourdogisverytolerantofthecollar.Ifso,youmayrelaxsomeoftheseprecautions.Itisimportanttocontinuedailychecksofthecontactarea.Ifrednessorsoresarefound,discontinueuseuntiltheskinhasfullyhealed.

3A 3B1. With your dog standing (3A), center the CollarReceiversotheContactPointsare underneathyourdog’sneck,touchingthe skin (3B). If your dog has a long or thick coat, you have two options to ensure consistent contact: either trim the hair aroundtheContactPointsorswitchtothelongerContactPointsincludedwithyoursystem.

•YoumayneedtotrimthehairintheareaoftheContactPoints.Nevershavethedog’sneck; thismayleadtoarashorinfection.•Youshouldnotmakethecollaranytighterthanisrequiredforgoodcontact.Acollarthatistootightwillincreasetheriskofpressurenecrosisinthecontactarea.

2. TheCollarReceivershouldfitsnugly,yet looseenoughtoallowone fingertofitbetweenthestrapandyourdog’sneck(3C).3. Allow your dog to wear the collar for several minutes, and then recheck the fit. Check the fit again as your dog becomes more comfortablewearingtheCollarReceiver.

3C

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proGram tHe remote tranSmItter TheFieldTrainer®425and425SRemoteTransmittershavesevenoperationalmodestoallowyoutoselectthebestmatchforyourtypeorstyleoftraining.TheRemoteTransmitterisfactorysettomode1.Thereisalsooneprogrammingmode:ModeV/T(ChangeIDCodes)onpage14.

TO CHANGE THE MODE: 1. Referring to the following table,adjust the Intensity Dialtoyourdesiredmode.2. TurntheRemoteTransmitterover.3.Usingapenorthetineonthebuckleofyourcollar strap,pressandreleasetheModeButton.When theModeButtonispressed,theTransmitterIndicator Lightwillbesolidincolor.Whenitisreleased,itwill flashthenumberoftimesforthemodeselected.

Forexample,ifmode5isdesired,adjusttheIntensityDialtoLevel5.OncetheModeButtonhasbeendepressed,theTransmitterIndicatorLightwillbesolidand,oncethemodebuttonisreleased,theTransmitterIndicatorLightwillflash5times.

MODE UPPER BUTTONFUNCTION

LOWER BUTTONFUNCTION

SIDE BUTTONFUNCTION

NUMBER OF DOGS

1* Continuousstimulation(Levelsetbyintensitydial)

OR VibeifV/TonDial

Momentarystimulation(Levelsetbyintensitydial)

ORVibeifV/TonDial

Toneonly 1

2 Continuousstimulation(Levelsetbyintensitydial)

ORToneifV/TonDial


ORToneifV/TonDial

Vibeonly 1

3 Dog 1:Continuousstimulation(Levelsetbyintensitydial)

OR ToneifV/TonDial

Dog 2:Continuousstimulation(Levelsetbyintensitydial)

ORToneifV/TonDial


OR ToneifV/TonDial

3

4 Dog 1:Continuousstimulation(Levelsetbyintensitydial)

OR VibeifV/TonDial


OR VibeifV/TonDial


OR VibeifV/TonDial

3


ORToneifV/TonDial

Momentarystimulation (Levelsetbyintensitydial)

ORToneifV/TonDial

N/A 1


ORVibeifV/TonDial


ORVibeifV/TonDial

N/A 1


ORToneifV/TonDial


ORToneifV/TonDial

LocateRemoteBeeper** 1

V/T(ID CODE)

N/A N/A (SeeSTEP8) N/A

*FactoryDefaultMode**LocateRemoteBeeper:TheSideButtonturnsrunmodeoffandlocatestheRemoteBeeper.Toenablerun modeagain,pressandholdtheSideButtonfor3seconds.

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TheFieldTrainer®425and425SCollarReceiverscomewith2stimulationranges(low and medium for the SD-425; medium and high for the SD-425S).Thereare7stimulationlevelswithineachrange,with1beingthelowestand7beingthehighest.Thedefaultrangesettingis2(medium)fortheSD-425and3(high)fortheSD-425S.

Tochangetherangeofstimulation,followthesesteps:1. MakesuretheCollarReceiverisoff.2. ThenturntheunitonbypressingandreleasingtheOn/OffButton.3. AftertheIndicatorLightturnsoffandwithin5seconds,pressandholdtheOn/OffButtonfor3seconds.4. The Collar Receiver will then beep once and the Indicator Light will flash orange. This indicates Low stimulation range. IfMediumorHigharedesired,continue tohold theOn/OffButtonuntil thenumberof beeps/orangeflashesequalsthedesiredstimulationrangeshowninthechartbelow.5. ReleasetheOn/OffButtononcethedesiredrangeisselected;theCollarReceiverwillturnoff.6. Turntheunitbackon.ItwillthenbeepaccordingtothestimulationrangeselectedinStep4.

GeneraL traInInG tIpSBEFORE TRAINING YOUR DOG WITH THIS PRODUCT: Youwillhavethemostsuccessusingthisremotetrainerifyoualwaysremembertoteachacommandbeforetryingtoreinforcethecommandwitharemotetrainer.WerecommendthatyoureadtheenclosedTrainingGuideandwatchtheenclosedDVDbeforetrainingwiththisremotetrainer.Yourtrainingwillbeeasierandproceedfasterifyoufollowtheguidelinesintheseteachingassistants.Inaddition,alwayskeepthefollowingtrainingtipsinmind:

• Eliminate one misbehavior or teach one obedience command at a time. If you move too fast with the training,yourdogmaybecomeconfused.• Beconsistent.Giveyourdogatone,vibration,orstimulationwitheachmisbehavior.• Donotovercorrectyourdog.Useasfewstimulationsaspossibletotrainyourdog.• Restrictyourdogfromsituationsinwhichhehasahistoryofmisbehavingunlessyoucansupervise himandusetheFieldTrainer425or425Sforapplyingtone,vibration,orstimulation.• Ifyounoticeonesituationinwhichyourdogmisbehavesrepeatedly,setupthissituationasa trainingsession.Thiswilldramaticallyincreaseyourchancesofsuccess.• Ifyourdoghasatimidreactiontothetone,vibration,orstimulation(especiallythefirstcoupleof times),donotbealarmed.Redirecthisattentiontoasimpleandappropriatebehavior(i.e.aknown command,suchas“Sit”).• NeverusetheFieldTrainer425or425Stocorrectoreliminateanyformofaggressivebehavior. Ifyourdogexhibitssuchbehavior,contactaprofessionaltrainer.Aggressionindogsisthe resultofmanyfactors–itmaybealearnedbehaviororitmaybebroughtonasaresultoffear.Anotherfactorcontributingtoaggressionindogsissocialdominance.Everydogisdifferent.

Atthispoint,yourremotetrainerisreadytouse.Thetransmitterisfactorysettomode1,butyoumaywishtochangethemodetofityoursituation.SeeSTEP5,foranexplanationofmodeoptions.

STIMULATION RANGE DOG TEMPERAMENT1beep(SD-425only) Low Mild2beeps Medium Moderate3beeps(SD-425Sonly) High Stubborn

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matCH tHe CoLLar reCeIVer anD remote tranSmItterTomatch the Collar Receiver toworkwith a newRemote Transmitter or tomatch a newCollarReceivertoworkwithyourexistingRemoteTransmitter:

A.TurntheCollarReceiveroff.B.PressandholdtheOn/OffButton.TheReceiverIndicatorLightwillcomeon,thenturnoffafter4-5 seconds.IftheOn/OffButtonisreleasedtooearly,theReceiverIndicatorLightwillbeginflashingas normal.Ifthisoccurs,startoverfromA.C.AftertheReceiverIndicatorLighthasturnedoff,releasetheOn/OffButton.D.Press andhold theUpperButton on theRemote Transmitter until theReceiver Indicator Light flashes5times.OncetheReceiverIndicatorLighthasflashed5times,theCollarReceiverhasbeen matchedandwillbeginflashingasnormal.IftheReceiverIndicatorLightdoesnotflash5times, startoverfromA.

proGram tHe SyStem for tWo or tHree-DoG operatIonSportDOG™Add-A-Dog®CollarReceiver(s)mustbepurchasedtotrainadditionaldogs.Please refer to the back cover for compatible Add-A-Dog Collar Receivers for this system.

1.ProgramtheRemoteTransmittertomode3or4(seepage13).2.ProgramthefirstCollarReceiver. A. TurntheCollarReceiveroff. B. PressandholdtheOn/OffButton.TheReceiverIndicatorLightwillcomeon,thenturnoff after4-5seconds.IftheOn/OffButtonisreleasedtooearly,theReceiverIndicatorLightwill beginitsnormalflashing.Ifthisoccurs,startoverfromA. C. AftertheReceiverIndicatorLighthasturnedoff,releasetheOn/OffButton. D. PressandholdtheUpper ButtonontheRemoteTransmitteruntiltheReceiverIndicatorLight flashes5times.IftheReceiverIndicatorLightdoesnotflash5times,startoverfromA.3.Program the secondCollar Receiver usingA throughD above, but using theLower Button in placeoftheUpperButton.4.ProgramthethirdCollarReceiverusingAthroughDabove,butusingtheSide Buttoninplaceof theUpperButton.

CHanGe ID CoDeSAnIDCodeisthesignalidentificationbetweentheRemoteTransmitterandCollarReceiver.Eachisprogrammedin1of2,000IDCodesfromthefactory.TheFieldTrainer®425and425ShavetheflexibilitytoprogramtwoormoreRemoteTransmitterstothesameIDCode,allowingthemtobothcontroloneCollarReceiver.Thereare64programmableIDCodesavailable.

TO MANUALLY PROGRAM A REMOTE TRANSMITTER’S ID CODE FOLLOW THESE STEPS:1.TurntheIntensityDialtoV/T,andthenpressandreleasetheModeButtononthebackofyour RemoteTransmitter.Thisdoesnotchangethemode,sothecurrentmodewillstillbeactive aftertheIDchangeiscomplete.2. OncetheModeButtonisreleased,theTransmitterIndicatorLightwillilluminatesolidgreenand stayonfor15seconds.3.WhilethegreenIndicatorLightison,turntheIntensityDialtoselectthe1stdigitoftheIDandthen pressandreleasetheSideButton.ThegreenIndicatorLightwillflashrapidlyconfirmingselection.

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4.Again,whilethegreenIndicatorLightison,turntheIntensityDialtoselectthe2nddigitoftheIDandthen pressandreleasetheSideButton.ThegreenIndicatorLightwillflashrapidlyconfirmingselection.The 2nddigit isoptionaland, ifnotdesired,waituntil thegreenlightturnsoffandrefrainfrompressing theSideButton.5.Attheendof15seconds,orafterthesecondpressoftheSideButton,thegreenIndicatorLightwillturnoff andtheIDoftheunitwillbeupdated.Atthispoint,theunitwillbeinthesamemodeitwasinprior tosettingtheID.6.UponchangingtheIDCode,youwillneedtomatchtheCollarReceivertotheRemoteTransmitter (seeSTEP6onpage14).

TO RETURN THE UNIT TO THE FACTORY ID FOLLOW THESE STEPS:1.TurntheIntensityDialtoV/T,andthenpressandreleasetheModeButtononthebackofyour RemoteTransmitter.Thisdoesnotchangethemode,sothecurrentmodewillstillbeactiveafter theIDchangeiscomplete.2. DonotpressanybuttonsandwaituntilthegreenTransmitterIndicatorLightturnsoff.3. YouwillneedtomatchtheCollarReceivertotheRemoteTransmitter(seeSTEP6onpage14).

aCCeSSorIeSTopurchaseadditionalaccessoriesforyourSportDOGBrand®FieldTrainer®425and425S,contacttheCustomerCareCenterat1-800-732-0144orvisitourwebsiteatwww.sportdog.comtolocatearetailernearyou.

Component Part Number3⁄4”BlackCollarStrap SAC00-108163⁄4”BlazeOrangeCollarStrap SAC00-108153⁄4”BlueCollarStrap SAC00-119213⁄4”GreenCollarStrap SAC00-108173⁄4”RedCollarStrap SAC00-118203⁄4”WhiteCollarStrap SAC00-127963⁄4”YellowCollarStrap SAC00-12795

CollarReceiver(doesnotincludecollarstrap) SDT00-13858SD-425SDT00-13861SD-425S

RemoteTransmitterOnly SDT00-13857

RemoteTransmitterwithLanyard SDT54-13889

ContactPoints(Short) SAC00-12571

ContactPoints(Long) SAC00-12570

BatteryKit(CollarReceiver) SAC54-13735

BatteryKit(RemoteTransmitter) SAC54-13734

WallCharger SAC00-13736

AccessoryPack(includesscrewsandChargingJackcovers) SAC00-14008

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freQUentLy aSKeD QUeStIonSIs the stimulation safe for my dog? While Continuous and/orMomentary stimulationmay be unpleasant, it is

harmless to your dog. Electronic training devices require interaction andtrainingfromtheownertoachievedesiredresults.

How old does a dog have to be before using the FieldTrainer® 425 or 425S?

Yourdogshouldbeabletolearnbasicobediencecommandssuchas“Sit”or“Stay.”TheCollarReceivermaybetoolargefordogsunder8pounds.

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

Your dog may need to wear the Collar Receiver from time to time forreinforcement.Also,manyhunterskeep theCollarReceiveron theirdogswhilehuntingformaximumcontrol.

Is the Collar Receiver waterproof? Yes.Iftherechargeablebatterypackeverneedstobereplaced,makesuretheo-ringando-ringgroovearefreefromdirtanddebris.

Can my Collar Receiver be used around salt water?

Yes.However,iftheCollarReceiverisusedinoraroundsaltwater,itshouldberinsedwithfreshwaterfollowingeachuse.

Can I use the FieldTrainer 425 or 425S with more than one dog?

Yes.TheFieldTrainer425and425Sareexpandable toamaximumof threedogs.SportDOG™Add-A-Dog®CollarReceiversmustbepurchased.PleaserefertothebackcoverforalistofcompatibleCollarReceivers.

Can I use the FieldTrainer 425 or 425S on aggressive dogs?

Wedonotrecommendanyofourproductstobeusedonaggressivedogs.Werecommendyoucontactyourlocalveterinarianorprofessionaltrainertodetermineifyourdogmightbeaggressive.

Will I get exactly 500 yards of range with the FieldTrainer 425 or 425S?

TherangeyougetwithyourFieldTrainer425or425Swillvaryaccordingtoterrain,weather, and vegetation aswell as transmission from other radiodevices.Togetthemaximumamountofrange,pleaserefertothe“HowtheSystemWorks”sectionofthisguide.

How long can I continuously deliver stimulation to my dog?

The maximum amount of time you can press the Continuous StimulationButtonanddeliverstimulationtoyourdogcontinuouslyis10seconds.After10 seconds, the Remote Transmitter will “time-out,” and the ContinuousStimulationButtonmustbereleasedandpressedagain.

What do I do if my dog’s neck becomes red and irritated?

This condition is due to theContact Points irritating the skin. DiscontinueuseoftheCollarReceiverforafewdays.Iftheconditionpersistsbeyond48hours,seeyourveterinarian.Oncetheskinreturnstonormal,resumeuse,andmonitortheskinconditionclosely.

The Intensity Dial seems difficult to rotate. Is this normal?

Yes.Thispreventsaccidentalchangesinintensityandencouragesanoptimalwaterproofseal.Theknobwill“break in”andbeslightlyeasier to turnasyouuseit.

Can I attach a leash to the FieldTrainer 425 or 425S?

DONOTattachaleashtotheFieldTrainer425or425S.Youmayputaseparatenon-metalliccollaronyourdog’sneckandattachaleash.BesuretheextracollardoesnotinterferewiththeContactPoints.

Can I program my FieldTrainer 425 or 425S to work with my other SportDOG Brand® systems?

Yes. You can program your FieldTrainer 425 or 425S to work withSD-425CAMO,SD-825,SD-1225,SD-1825,SD-1825CAMO,SD-1875,SD-2525,SD-3225,SD-1225E,SD-1825E,orSD-1875Esystems.BecausetheyoperateatadifferentfrequencytheyarenotbackwardscompatiblewithanyotherSportDOGBrandsystem.

My Remote Transmitter is sending a signal to more than one Collar Receiver unintentionally; what should I do?

Intherareeventthisoccurs,youcanchangeyourRemoteTransmitter’sIDCode(seeChangeIDCodesonpage14)tosolvethis.

troUBLeSHootInGTheanswers to thesequestionsshouldhelpyousolveanyproblemyouhavewith thissystem. If theydonot,pleasecontacttheCustomerCareCenterat1-800-732-0144,visitourwebsiteatwww.sportdog.com,orviewwww.youtube.com/sportdogbrandforsupportvideos.

My dog is not responding when I press a button.

• ChecktoseeiftheCollarReceiverhasbeenturnedonandthe IndicatorLightisflashing.• If your range has reduced from the first time you have used it,pleasechecktoseeifthebatteryislowineithertheRemote TransmitterorCollarReceiver.• Many factors can impact the range you have with the FieldTrainer®425or425S.Foralistofthesefactors,pleasereferto “HowtheSystemWorks.”• You can verify the Collar Receiver is delivering stimulation to yourdogbyplacing the test light,enclosed inyourkit,on the Collar Receiver. Please refer to the “Test Light Instructions” sectionfordetails.• Increase the Intensity Dial. Refer to “Find the Best Intensity LevelforYourDog”formoreinformation.• IncreasetheStimulationRange.Referto“ChangingStimulation Ranges”formoreinformation.• Make sure the Collar Receiver’s Contact Points are placed snuglyagainstyourdog’sskin.Referto“FittheCollarReceiver” formoreinformation.• Youmayneed toswitch to the longerContactPoints included withyoursystemortrimthehairbeneaththeContactPoints.• If you notice your operating time dropping to about half the originaltime,yourCollarReceiverbatteryneedstobereplaced. ContacttheCustomerCareCentertopurchaseanewone.

The Collar Receiver will not turn on. • MakesuretheCollarReceiverhasbeencharged.TheCollar Receiverwillchargein2hours.

The Collar Receiver is not responding to the Remote Transmitter.

• MakesuretheRemoteTransmitterhasbeencharged.TheRemoteTransmitterwillchargein2hours.• VerifytheCollarReceiverhasbeenturnedonandtheIndicator Lightisflashing.Referto“TurningtheCollarReceiverOnandOff.”• Referto“MatchtheCollarReceiverandRemoteTransmitter.”

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teSt LIGHt InStrUCtIonS1. TurntheCollarReceiveron.2. HoldtheTestLightContactstotheContactPoints.3. PressaStimulationButtonontheRemoteTransmitter.4. TheTestLightwillflash. NOTE: At higher stimulation levels, the Test Light will flash brighter.5. TurntheCollarReceiveroff.

SavetheTestLightforfuturetesting.

NOTE: If the Test Light does not flash, recharge the battery and re-test. If the Test Light still does not flash, contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144.

termS of USe anD LImItatIon of LIaBILIty1. TERMS OF USE ThisProductisofferedtoyouconditioneduponyouracceptancewithoutmodificationoftheterms,conditions andnoticescontainedherein.UsageofthisProduct impliesacceptanceofallsuchterms,conditions,and notices.

2. PROPER USE ThisProductisdesignedforusewithdogswheretrainingisdesired.Thespecifictemperamentofyourdog maynotworkwiththisProduct.WerecommendthatyounotusethisProductifyourdogislessthan8pounds orifyourdogisaggressive.Ifyouareunsurewhetherthisisappropriateforyourdog,pleaseconsultyour veterinarian,certifiedtrainer,orcontactourCustomerCareCenterat1-800-732-0144.

ProperuseincludesreviewingtheentireOperatingandTrainingGuideprovidedwithyourProductandany specificCautionstatements.

3. NO UNLAWFUL OR PROHIBITED USE ThisProductisdesignedforusewithdogsonly.Thisdogtrainingdeviceisnotintendedtoharm,injure,or provoke.UsingthisProductinawaythatisnotintendedcouldresultinviolationofFederal,State,orlocal laws.

4. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY InnoeventshallRadioSystems®Corporationbeliableforanydirect,indirect,punitive,incidental,specialor consequentialdamages,oranydamageswhatsoeverarisingoutoforconnectedwiththeuseormisuseofthis Product.BuyerassumesallrisksandliabilityfromtheuseofthisProduct.

5. MODIFICATION OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS RadioSystemsCorporationreservestherighttochangetheterms,conditions,andnoticesunderwhichthis Productisoffered.

fCC CompLIanCeThisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.

ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttopart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceina residential installation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradio frequencyenergyand, ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However, there isnoguaranteethat interferencewillnotoccur inaspecific installation. If interferencedoesoccurtoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:

• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandthereceiver.• Connecttheequipmenttoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.• Contactcustomerserviceoranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforassistance.

UnauthorizedchangesormodificationstotheequipmentmayviolateFCCregulationsandcouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.

IC - CanaDaThisdevicecomplieswithIndustryCanadalicence-exemptRSSstandard(s).Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions: (1) thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and (2) thisdevicemustacceptany interference,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperationofthedevice.

LeprésentappareilestconformeauxCNRd’IndustrieCanadaapplicablesauxappareilsradioexemptsdelicence.L’exploitationestautoriséeauxdeuxconditionssuivantes:(1)l’appareilnedoitpasproduiredebrouillage,et(2)l’utilisateurdel’appareildoitacceptertoutbrouillageradioélectriquesubi,mêmesilebrouillageestsusceptibled’encompromettrelefonctionnement.

Customer Care Center / Service clientèle800-732-0144

Monday-Friday/Lundi-Vendredi8am-8pmEST/8h00-20h00ESTSaturday/Samedi9am-5pmEST/9h00-17h00EST

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Battery DISpoSaL SeeImportantSafetyInformationrelatedtothebatteryonpage2.

ThissystemoperatesontwoLi-Ionbatterypacks(160mAhcapacityfortheCollarReceiverand200mAhcapacityfortheRemoteTransmitter).OnlyreplacewithbatteryreceivedfromcallingtheCustomerCareCenterat1-800-732-0144.

Separatecollectionofspentbatteriesisrequiredinmanyregions;checktheregulationsinyourareabeforediscardingspentbatteries.Pleaseseebelowforinstructionsonhowtoremovethebatteryfromtheproductforseparatedisposal.Ifyouwishtoshipusyourspentbatteriesfordisposal,contacttheCustomerCareCenter.

AT END OF PRODUCT LIFE, USE THESE BATTERY REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINAL DISPOSAL (DO NOT OPEN THE COLLAR RECEIVER OR REMOTE TRANSMITTER UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE REPLACEMENT):

• Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver for your Remote Transmitter and/or a 3/32 Allen wrench for your Collar Receiver, removethecasescrews.• Removethecasebackorcover.• Removetheoldbatterypack.

• Whenremovingtheoldbatterypack,caremustbetakenwhengrippingtheconnectorfirmlytoavoiddamagingthewires.Shortingthebatterywiresmaycausefireorexplosion.

• Theseinstructionsarenotvalidforrepairorbatteryreplacement.ReplacingthebatterywithabatterynotspecificallyapprovedbyRadioSystems®Corporationmaycausefireorexplosion.PleasecalltheCustomerCareCenterat1-800-732-0144toavoidinvalidatingyourwarranty.

Thisproductisprotectedbythefollowingpatents:U.S.PatentNumbers:6,901,883;6,459,378;7,647,545;D545,790;7,420,136;6,184,790CanadaPatentNumber:2,565,318

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NOTE: SDR-FS, SDR-FSE, SDR-FH, SDR, SDR-CH, SDR-FC ADD-A-DOG COLLARS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THIS SYSTEM. SDR-A, SDR-AE, SDR-AW, SDR-AH, SDR-AB ADD-A-DOG COLLARS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THIS SYSTEM.

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