Bark Control Collar FAQs.

Training Questions asked by our customers

Q - Bark Control collars were designed for what type of dogs?
A - For any dog that is a nuisance barker.

Q - Will the use of this collar stop a dog's barking altogether?
A - No. The collar will stop the dog from barking only when the dog is wearing it - it will not effect a dog's barking when he is not wearing the collar.

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

Q - What is the longest period of time that a dog should wear the bark 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 - 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 - How will my dog first react to the correction from the collar?
A - Every dog's reaction is slightly different. Some yip or squeal. This is why the owner should be present for the first correction.

Q - How do you know that the collar does not hurt my dog?
A - While the correction is unpleasant, it is harmless to your pet.  Electronic training devices require interaction and training from the owner to achieve desired results.  Therefore Radio Systems Corporation provides comprehensive video and training manuals with each training product.  These tools were developed with veterinarians and animal behaviorists to ensure safety and peace of mind for you and your pet.

Q - Can my dog wear this collar while being trained to the Radio Fence?
A - He should not wear it until after he has been trained to the Radio Fence.

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 put the nylon collar on the bark collar?
A - Take the two metal probes off the unit by unscrewing them. Remove the black washers. Lay the nylon collar over the studs of the receiver. Place the washers back over the nylon collar with the smooth side facing up. Screw the metal probes back down ‡ a turn beyond hand tight.

Q - How do I adjust the level of correction?
A - This unit is self adjusting, if the dog continues to bark the correction will go up on level. (Their is a total of 8 levels of correction.)

Q - Where can I buy the battery for the receiver?
A - The batteries can be found at the local stores that carry our product lines or at most retail stores that sell cameras.

Q - What type of battery is the best?
A - An alkaline 6 volt battery.

Q - My unit is too sensitive, what should I do? (BC-101 & BC-102)
A - If the unit is activating all the time you will need to send it in to RSC for repair.

Q - My unit is not sensitive enough, what should I do? (BC-101 & BC-102)
A - Check the battery first, if the unit is not working correctly you will need to send it to RSC for repair.

Q - Can I get a larger nylon collar?
A - The largest collar we currently have is 24 inches.

Q - Do you have a Bark Collar with a higher correction level?
A - No.