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OPERATING GUIDE
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING
425
FIELD
TRAINER
®
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Important Safety InformatIon
Explanation of Attention Words and Symbols used in this guide
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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.
•Notforusewithaggressivedogs.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
certiedtrainer.
•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.
•
Batteriesshouldneverberemovedfromthebatterycompartmentforcharging.
•Riskofexplosionifbatteriesarechargedinareaswithhightemperature(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 t 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.
• UnauthorizedchangesormodicationstotheequipmentmayviolateFCCregulationsandcouldvoidtheuser’s
authoritytooperatetheequipment.
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ThankyouforchoosingSportDOGBrand
®
trainingproducts.Usedproperly,thisproductwillhelpyoutrain
yourdogefcientlyandsafely.Toensureyoursatisfaction,pleasereviewthisowner’smanualthoroughly.
If you have questions regarding this product’s operation, please see this manual’s Frequently Asked
Questions or Troubleshooting sections, contact our Customer Care Center at1-800-732-0144, visit our
websiteatwww.sportdog.com,orviewoursupportvideosatwww.youtube.com/sportdogbrand.
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taBLe of ContentS
COMPONENTS .............................................................................................................................................................5
HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS ....................................................................................................................................... 5
KEY DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
PREPARE THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER*...............................................................................................................7
PREPARE THE COLLAR RECEIVER* .........................................................................................................................8
FIT THE COLLAR RECEIVER* ...................................................................................................................................10
FIND THE BEST INTENSITY LEVEL FOR YOUR DOG ...........................................................................................11
CHANGING STIMULATION RANGES* ..................................................................................................................12
GENERAL TRAINING TIPS .......................................................................................................................................12
PROGRAM THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER* ..........................................................................................................13
MATCH THE COLLAR RECEIVER AND REMOTE TRANSMITTER* ..................................................................14
PROGRAM THE SYSTEM FOR TWO OR THREE-DOG OPERATION* ................................................................14
CHANGE ID CODES* .................................................................................................................................................. 14
ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................................................15
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .........................................................................................................................16
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................................17
TEST LIGHT INSTRUCTIONS* .................................................................................................................................18
TERMS OF USE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ................................................................................................ 18
FCC COMPLIANCE .....................................................................................................................................................19
BATTERY DISPOSAL .................................................................................................................................................20
SPORTDOG
™
ADD-A-DOG
®
RECEIVERS ...............................................................................................................24
* videos available at www.youtube.com/sportdogbrand
ComponentS
HoW tHe SyStem WorKS
TheSpor tDOG
™
FieldTrainer
®
42 5and42 5Shavebeenprovensafe,comfortable,andef fectiveforalldogs
over8pounds.Consistent,correctuseofthisproductallowsyoutoreinforcecommandsandcorrect
misbehaviorfromupto500yards.TheRemoteTransmittersendsasignal,activatingtheCollarReceiver
todelivera harmlessstimulation.Withpropertraining,adogwilllearntoassociatethissignalwitha
command.LikeallSportDOGproducts,thismodelfeaturesadjustablestimulationlevelssoyoucantailor
thestimulationleveltoyourdog’stemperament,eliminatingtheriskofover-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 DefInItIonS
REMOTE TRANSMITTER REMOTE TRANSMITTER:Transmitstheradiosignal
totheCollarReceiver.Itiswaterproofandcanbe
submergedinwatertoadepthof25feet.
INTENSITY DIAL:Providesmultiplelevelsofstimulation
soyoucanmatchthecorrectiontoyourdog’s
temperament.
TRANSMITTER INDICATOR LIGHT:Indicatesthata
buttonispressedandalsoservesasalow-battery
indicator.
UPPER BUTTON:Thisbuttonisfactory-settodeliver
continuousstimulation.
LOWER BUTTON:Thisbuttonisfactory-settodeliver
momentarystimulation,ora“Nick.”
SIDE BUTTON:Thisbuttonisfactory-settodelivera
tonewithoutstimulation.
CHARGING JACK:Forconnectingthecharger.Although
theRemoteTransmitteriswaterproofwithoutit,keep
thecoverinplacewhennotchargingtokeepdebrisout
oftheopening.
MODE BUTTON: Thisbuttongivesyoutheabilityto
changethemodeofyourRemoteTransmitter(see
page13).
COLLAR RECEIVER:Receivestheradiosignalfrom
theRemoteTransmitteranddeliversthestimulation,
vibration,oratoneforcorrectingorcueingyourdog.It
iswaterproofandcanbesubmergedinwatertoadepth
of25feet.
RECEIVER INDICATOR LIGHT:IndicateswhentheCollar
Receiverhasbeenturnedonoroff,servesasa
low-batteryindicator,andalsoindicateswhena
continuousormomentary(nick)stimulationbuttonis
pressed.
CONTACT POINTS:Thecontactsthroughwhichthe
CollarReceiverdeliversstimulation.
ON/OFF BUTTON:Momentarilypressingandreleasing
thisbuttonturnstheCollarReceiveronandoff.
THE COLLAR RECEIVER IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING FOUR TYPES OF STIMULATION:
CONTINUOUS: Youcontrolbothwhenandhowlongstimulationisdelivered,uptoamaximumof10
seconds.After10seconds,thestimulationwill“timeout”andtheTransmitterbuttonneedstobe
releasedandthenpressedagainbeforeadditionalstimulationcanbedelivered.
MOMENTARY (NICK): Stimulationisdeliveredfor1/10ofasecond,regardlessofhowlongthebutton
ispressed.
TONE: TheCollarReceiverwillmakearapidbeepingnoisewhenaTonebuttonispressed.
VIBRATION: TheCollarReceiverwillvibratewhenaVibrationbuttonispressed,uptoamaximumof
10seconds.
TRANSMITTER
INDICATORLIGHT
INTENSITY
DIAL
TRANSMITTER
ANTENNA
SIDE
BUTTON
L O W E R 
BUTTON
UPPER
BUTTON
CHARGING
JACK
CONTACTPOINTS
RECEIVER
INDICATOR
LIGHT
ON/OFF
BUTTON
prepare tHe remote tranSmItter
CHARGE THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER
1. Lifttherubbercoverprotecting
theChargingJack.
2. Connectoneofthecharger
connectorstotheChargingJack.
3.Plugthechargerintoastandard
120/240-voltACwalloutlet.
4.ChargetheRemoteTransmitterfor
2hoursfortherstchargeand
everychargethereafter.
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. Whenchargingiscomplete,
replacetherubbercover.
NOTE: Approximate battery life between charges is 50 to 70 hours, depending on frequency of use.
tranSmItter InDICator LIGHt
OPERATIONAL MODE LIGHT COLOR BATTERY
STATUS
LIGHT FUNCTION
Continuousstimulation,
tone,orvibebutton
pressed
Green Good Lightissolidincolor
whilebuttonispressed
Continuousstimulation,
tone,orvibebutton
pressed
Red Low Lightissolidincolor
whilebuttonispressed
Momentarystimulation
buttonpressed
Green Good Lightashesonceand
turnsoff
Momentarystimulation
buttonpressed
Red Low Lightashesonceand
turnsoff
Unitischarging Green Low Lightissolidincolor
whileonthecharger
Unitisfullycharged
(chargerstillconnected)
Green Good Lightashesonceper
secondoncethebattery
iscompletelycharged
STEP
::
01
CHARGER
CONNECTORPL ACED
INTHEREMOTE
TRANSMITTER
CHARGINGJACK
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OPERATIONAL
MODE
LIGHT
COLOR
BATTERY
STATUS
LIGHT FUNCTION SPEAKER FUNCTION VIBRATION
Unitison Red Low Lightashesevery
2seconds
N/A N/A
Unitisdelivering
continuous
stimulation
Red N/A Lightissolidin
colorforaslongas
buttonispressed
(upto10seconds)
N/A N/A
Unitisdelivering
momentary
stimulation
Red N/A Lightwillquickly
ashonceno
matterhowlong
buttonispressed
N/A N/A
Unitisdelivering
tone
Off N/A N/A Unitwillbeepforaslong
asbuttonispressed
N/A
Unitisdelivering
vibration
Off N/A N/A N/A Unitwill
vibrateforas
longasbutton
ispressed(up
to10seconds)
Unitischarging Green Low Lightissolidin
colorwhileonthe
charger
N/A N/A
Unitisfullycharged
(chargerstill
connected)
Green Good
Lightashesonce
persecondoncethe
batteryiscompletely
charged
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).
•
Batteriesshouldneverberemovedfromthebatterycompartmentforcharging.
• Riskofexplosionifbatteriesarechargedinareaswithhightemperature(100°F+/38°C+).
•TherechargeableLithiumIon(Li-Ion)batteriesarenotmemorysensitive,donotrequiredepletionbeforecharging,
andcannotbeovercharged.
•Thebatteriescomepartiallychargedfromthefactory,butwillrequireafullchargebeforetherstuse.
• 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 should expect hundreds of recharge cycles from your batteries. However, all rechargeable batteries lose
capacityovertimerelativetothenumberofrechargecyclestheyexperience.Thisisnormal.Ifyouroperatingtime
dropstohalfoftheoriginallife,contacttheCustomerCareCentertopurchaseanewbattery.
•Thebatteriesshouldlastforaperiodof3-5years.Whenabatteryneedsreplacement,youcanorderanewpackby
callingourCustomerCareCenterat1-800-732-0144.PleasedonotopentheCollarReceiverorRemoteTransmitter
untilyouhavereceivedthereplacement.
prepare tHe CoLLar reCeIVer
CHARGE THE COLLAR RECEIVER
1. LifttherubbercoverprotectingtheChargingJack.
2.ConnectoneofthechargerconnectorstotheChargingJack.
3.Plugthechargerintoastandard120/240-voltACwalloutlet.
4.ChargetheCollarReceiverfor2hoursfortherstchargeandevery
chargethereafter.
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
PressandreleasetheOn/OffButton.TheCollar
ReceiverIndicatorLightwillcomeonandtheCollar
Receiverwillbeep1-2timesonaSD-425,or2-3
timesonaSD-425Sdependingonwhatstimulation
rangeischosen.Thedefaultis2(medium)ona
SD-425and3(high)onaSD-425S.
TO TURN THE COLLAR RECEIVER OFF
PressandreleasetheOn/OffButton.TheReceiverIndicatorLightcomesonsolid(red)andthe
CollarReceiverbeepscontinuouslyfor2seconds.
Toextendthelifebetweenchargingcycles,turntheCollarReceiveroffwhenitisnotinuse.
NOTE: Approximate battery life between charges is 50 to 70 hours, depending on frequency of use.
reCeIVer InDICator LIGHt
OPERATIONAL
MODE
LIGHT
COLOR
BATTERY
STATUS
LIGHT FUNCTION SPEAKER FUNCTION VIBRATION
Unitisturnedonvia
On/OffButton
Unitisturnedonvia
On/OffButton
Green
Red
Good
Low
Lightissolidin
colorduringbeep
sequence
Lightissolidin
colorduringbeep
sequence
Beeps1-2times
onSD-425,or2-3
timesonSD-425S
dependingonstimulation
rangesetting(2isthe
defaultsettingfora
SD-425;3isthedefault
settingforaSD-425S).
Pleaseseepage12.
N/A
Unitisturnedoffvia
On/OffButton
Red N/A Lightissolidin
colorduringbeep
sequence
Beepscontinuouslyfor2
seconds
N/A
Unitison Green Good Lightashesevery
2seconds
N/A N/A
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ON/OFF
BUTTON
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425and425Shavemultipleintensitylevels.Thisallowsyoutochoosethestimulation
thatisbestforyourdog.
NOTE: Always start at the lowest level and work your way up.
Fortrainingefciency,itisimportanttondtherightintensitylevelforyourdog.Thisiscalledthe
RecognitionLevel,atwhichyourdoglooksaroundincuriosityorickshisears.
FINDING YOUR DOG’S RECOGNITION LEVEL:
NOTE: Every dog is different and you cannot predict where your dog’s Recognition Level will be. Watch
closely for any slight change in behavior that demonstrates your dog is feeling the stimulation.
1. WiththeCollarReceiverturnedonandproperlyttedtoyourdog,settheRemoteTransmitter’s
IntensityDialatLevel1andpresstheContinuousStimulationButtonfor1to2seconds.
2.IfyourdogshowsnoreactiontoLevel1,gotoLevel2andrepeattheprocess.
3.YOUR DOG SHOULD NOT VOCALIZE OR PANIC WHEN RECEIVING STIMULATION. IF THIS
HAPPENS,THESTIMULATIONLEVELISTOOHIGHANDYOUNEEDTOGOBACKTOTHEPREVIOUS
LEVELANDREPEATTHEPROCESS.
4.Once you nd yourdog’s Recognition Level, thisis the levelyou should usewhen you begina
trainingexercise.
5. IfyouhaveprogressedtoLevel7whilesearchingforyourdog’sRecognitionLevelandyourdog
continuestoshownoresponse,checktoseeiftheCollarReceiverissnugagainstyourdog’sneck.
ThengobacktoIntensityLevel1andrepeattheprocess.Ifyourdogstilldoesnotindicateheis
feelingthestimulation,youhavethreeoptions:trimthehairbeneaththeContactPoints,switchto
thelongerContactPointsincludedinyoursystem,orchangethestimulationrange.
Ifaftercompletingallofthesestepsyourdogstilldoesnotindicateheisfeelingthestimulation,please
contacttheCustomerCareCenterat1-800-732-0144.
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fIt tHe CoLLar reCeIVer
IMPORTANT: 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.
Toensureapropert,followthesesteps:
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Pleasereadandfollowtheinstructionsinthismanual.Propert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t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nd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.
3A
3B
1.
With your dog standing (3A), center the
CollarReceiver sothe Contact Pointsare
underneathyourdog’sneck, touchingthe
skin (3B). If your dog has a long or thick
coat, you have two options to ensure
consistent contact: either trim
the hair
aroundtheContactPointsorswitchtothelongerContactPointsincludedwithyoursystem.
•YoumayneedtotrimthehairintheareaoftheContactPoints.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.
2. The CollarReceiver shouldtsnugly,yetlooseenough toallow one
ngertotbetweenthestrapandyourdog’sneck(3C).
3. Allow your dog to wear the collar for several minutes, and then
recheck the t. Check the t again as
your dog becomes more
comfortablewearingtheCollarReceiver.
3C
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425and425SRemoteTransmittershavesevenoperationalmodestoallowyouto
selectthebestmatchforyourtypeorstyleoftraining.TheRemoteTransmitterisfactorysettomode
1.Thereisalsooneprogrammingmode:ModeV/T(ChangeIDCodes)onpage14.
TO CHANGE THE MODE:
1. Referring tothe following table, adjust theIntensity
Dialtoyourdesiredmode.
2. TurntheRemoteTransmitterover.
3.Usingapenorthetineonthebuckleofyourcollar
strap,pressandreleasetheModeButton.When
theModeButtonispressed,theTransmitterIndicator
Lightwillbesolidincolor.Whenitisreleased,itwill
ashthenumberoftimesforthemodeselected.
Forexample,ifmode5isdesired,adjusttheIntensityDial
toLevel5.OncetheModeButtonhasbeendepressed,theTransmitterIndicatorLightwillbesolidand,
oncethemodebuttonisreleased,theTransmitterIndicatorLightwillash5times.
MODE UPPER BUTTON
FUNCTION
LOWER BUTTON
FUNCTION
SIDE BUTTON
FUNCTION
NUMBER OF
DOGS
1* Continuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
VibeifV/TonDial
Momentarystimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
VibeifV/TonDial
Toneonly 1
2 Continuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
ToneifV/TonDial
Momentarystimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
ToneifV/TonDial
Vibeonly 1
3 Dog 1:Continuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
ToneifV/TonDial
Dog 2:Continuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
ToneifV/TonDial
Dog 3:Continuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
ToneifV/TonDial
3
4 Dog 1:Continuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
VibeifV/TonDial
Dog 2:Continuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
VibeifV/TonDial
Dog 3:Continuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
VibeifV/TonDial
3
5 Continuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
ToneifV/TonDial
Momentarystimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
ToneifV/TonDial
N/A 1
6 Continuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
VibeifV/TonDial
Momentarystimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
VibeifV/TonDial
N/A 1
7 Continuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
ToneifV/TonDial
Momentarystimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
ToneifV/TonDial
LocateRemoteBeeper** 1
V/T
(ID CODE)
N/A N/A (SeeSTEP8) N/A
*FactoryDefaultMode
**LocateRemoteBeeper:TheSideButtonturnsrunmodeoffandlocatestheRemoteBeeper.Toenablerun
modeagain,pressandholdtheSideButtonfor3seconds.
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425and425SCollarReceiverscomewith2stimulationranges(low and medium for the SD-425;
medium and high for the SD-425S).Thereare7stimulationlevelswithineachrange,with1beingthelowestand7
beingthehighest.Thedefaultrangesettingis2(medium)fortheSD-425and3(high)fortheSD-425S.
Tochangetherangeofstimulation,followthesesteps:
1. MakesuretheCollarReceiverisoff.
2. ThenturntheunitonbypressingandreleasingtheOn/OffButton.
3. AftertheIndicatorLightturnsoffandwithin5seconds,pressandholdtheOn/OffButtonfor3seconds.
4. The Collar Receiver will then beep once and the Indicator Light will ash orange. This indicates Low
stimulation range. If Medium or Highare desired, continueto hold the On/OffButton until the numberof
beeps/orangeashesequalsthedesiredstimulationrangeshowninthechartbelow.
5. ReleasetheOn/OffButtononcethedesiredrangeisselected;theCollarReceiverwillturnoff.
6. Turntheunitbackon.ItwillthenbeepaccordingtothestimulationrangeselectedinStep4.
GeneraL traInInG tIpS
BEFORE TRAINING YOUR DOG WITH THIS PRODUCT:
Youwillhavethemostsuccessusingthisremotetrainerifyoualwaysremembertoteachacommand
beforetryingtoreinforcethecommandwitharemotetrainer.Werecommendthatyoureadthe
enclosedTrainingGuideandwatchtheenclosedDVDbeforetrainingwiththisremotetrainer.Your
trainingwillbeeasierandproceedfasterifyoufollowtheguidelinesintheseteachingassistants.In
addition,alwayskeepthefollowingtrainingtipsinmind:
• Eliminate one misbehavior or teach one obedience command at a time. If you move too fast with the
training,yourdogmaybecomeconfused.
• Beconsistent.Giveyourdogatone,vibration,orstimulationwitheachmisbehavior.
• Donotovercorrectyourdog.Useasfewstimulationsaspossibletotrainyourdog.
• Restrictyourdogfromsituationsinwhichhehasahistoryofmisbehavingunlessyoucansupervise
himandusetheFieldTrainer425or425Sforapplyingtone,vibration,orstimulation.
• Ifyounoticeonesituationinwhichyourdogmisbehavesrepeatedly,setupthissituationasa
trainingsession.Thiswilldramaticallyincreaseyourchancesofsuccess.
• Ifyourdoghasatimidreactiontothetone,vibration,orstimulation(especiallytherstcoupleof
times),donotbealarmed.Redirecthisattentiontoasimpleandappropriatebehavior(i.e.aknown
command,suchas“Sit”).
• NeverusetheFieldTrainer425or425Stocorrectoreliminateanyformofaggressivebehavior.
Ifyourdogexhibitssuchbehavior,contactaprofessionaltrainer.Aggressionindogsisthe
resultofmanyfactors–itmaybealearnedbehaviororitmaybebroughtonasaresultoffear.
Anotherfactorcontributingtoaggressionindogsissocialdominance.Everydogisdifferent.
Atthispoint,yourremotetrainerisreadytouse.Thetransmitterisfactorysettomode1,butyoumaywishto
changethemodetotyoursituation.SeeSTEP5,foranexplanationofmodeoptions.
STIMULATION RANGE DOG TEMPERAMENT
1beep(SD-425only) Low Mild
2beeps Medium Moderate
3beeps(SD-425Sonly) High Stubborn
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To match the Collar Receiver to work with a new Remote Transmitter or to match a new Collar
ReceivertoworkwithyourexistingRemoteTransmitter:
A.TurntheCollarReceiveroff.
B.PressandholdtheOn/OffButton.TheReceiverIndicatorLightwillcomeon,thenturnoffafter4-5
seconds.IftheOn/OffButtonisreleasedtooearly,theReceiverIndicatorLightwillbeginashingas
normal.Ifthisoccurs,startoverfromA.
C.AftertheReceiverIndicatorLighthasturnedoff,releasetheOn/OffButton.
D.Press and hold the Upper Button on the Remote Transmitter until the Receiver Indicator Light
ashes5times.OncetheReceiverIndicatorLighthasashed5times,theCollarReceiverhasbeen
matchedandwillbeginashingasnormal.IftheReceiverIndicatorLightdoesnotash5times,
startoverfromA.
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SportDOG
™
Add-A-Dog
®
CollarReceiver(s)mustbepurchasedtotrainadditionaldogs.
Please refer to the back cover for compatible Add-A-Dog Collar Receivers for this system.
1.ProgramtheRemoteTransmittertomode3or4(seepage13).
2.ProgramtherstCollarReceiver.
A. TurntheCollarReceiveroff.
B. PressandholdtheOn/OffButton.TheReceiverIndicatorLightwillcomeon,thenturnoff
 after4-5seconds.IftheOn/OffButtonisreleasedtooearly,theReceiverIndicatorLightwill
 beginitsnormalashing.Ifthisoccurs,startoverfromA.
C. AftertheReceiverIndicatorLighthasturnedoff,releasetheOn/OffButton.
D. PressandholdtheUpper ButtonontheRemoteTransmitteruntiltheReceiverIndicatorLight
ashes5times.IftheReceiverIndicatorLightdoesnotash5times,startoverfromA.
3.Program the second Collar Receiver using A through D above, but using the Lower Button in
placeoftheUpperButton.
4.ProgramthethirdCollarReceiverusingAthroughDabove,butusingtheSide Buttoninplaceof
theUpperButton.
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AnIDCodeisthesignalidenticationbetweentheRemoteTransmitterandCollarReceiver.Eachis
programmedin1of2,000IDCodesfromthefactory.TheFieldTrainer
®
425and425Shavetheexibility
toprogramtwoormoreRemoteTransmitterstothesameIDCode,allowingthemtobothcontrolone
CollarReceiver.Thereare64programmableIDCodesavailable.
TO MANUALLY PROGRAM A REMOTE TRANSMITTER’S ID CODE FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
1.TurntheIntensityDial toV/T,and thenpressand releasetheModeButton onthebackof your
RemoteTransmitter.Thisdoesnotchangethemode,sothecurrentmodewillstillbeactive
aftertheIDchangeiscomplete.
2. OncetheModeButtonisreleased,theTransmitterIndicatorLightwillilluminatesolidgreenand
stayonfor15seconds.
3. WhilethegreenIndicatorLightison,turntheIntensityDialtoselectthe1stdigitoftheIDandthen
pressandreleasetheSideButton.ThegreenIndicatorLightwillashrapidlyconrmingselection.
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4.Again,whilethegreenIndicatorLightison,turntheIntensityDialtoselectthe2nddigitoftheIDandthen
pressandreleasetheSideButton.ThegreenIndicatorLightwillashrapidlyconrmingselection.The
2nddigitisoptionaland,ifnotdesired,waituntilthegreenlightturnsoffandrefrainfrompressing
theSideButton.
5.Attheendof15seconds,orafterthesecondpressoftheSideButton,thegreenIndicatorLightwillturnoff
andtheIDoftheunitwillbeupdated.Atthispoint,theunitwillbeinthesamemodeitwasinprior
tosettingtheID.
6.UponchangingtheIDCode,youwillneedtomatchtheCollarReceivertotheRemoteTransmitter
(seeSTEP6onpage14).
TO RETURN THE UNIT TO THE FACTORY ID FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
1.TurntheIntensityDialtoV/T,andthenpressandreleasetheModeButtononthebackofyour
RemoteTransmitter.Thisdoesnotchangethemode,sothecurrentmodewillstillbeactiveafter
theIDchangeiscomplete.
2. DonotpressanybuttonsandwaituntilthegreenTransmitterIndicatorLightturnsoff.
3. YouwillneedtomatchtheCollarReceivertotheRemoteTransmitter(seeSTEP6onpage14).
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TopurchaseadditionalaccessoriesforyourSportDOGBrand
®
FieldTrainer
®
425and425S,contacttheCustomer
CareCenterat1-800-732-0144orvisitourwebsiteatwww.sportdog.comtolocatearetailernearyou.
Component Part Number
3
⁄4”BlackCollarStrap SAC00-10816
3
⁄4”BlazeOrangeCollarStrap SAC00-10815
3
⁄4”BlueCollarStrap SAC00-11921
3
⁄4”GreenCollarStrap SAC00-10817
3
⁄4”RedCollarStrap SAC00-11820
3
⁄4”WhiteCollarStrap SAC00-12796
3
⁄4”YellowCollarStrap SAC00-12795
CollarReceiver(doesnotincludecollarstrap) SDT00-13858SD-425
SDT00-13861SD-425S
RemoteTransmitterOnly SDT00-13857
RemoteTransmitterwithLanyard SDT54-13889
ContactPoints(Short) SAC00-12571
ContactPoints(Long) SAC00-12570
BatteryKit(CollarReceiver) SAC54-13735
BatteryKit(RemoteTransmitter) SAC54-13734
WallCharger SAC00-13736
AccessoryPack(includesscrewsandChargingJackcovers) SAC00-14008
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Is the stimulation safe for my dog? While Continuous and/or Momentary stimulation may be unpleasant, it is
harmless to your dog. Electronic training devices require interaction and
trainingfromtheownertoachievedesiredresults.
How old does a dog have to be before using
the FieldTrainer
®
425 or 425S?
Yourdogshouldbeabletolearnbasicobediencecommandssuchas“Sit”or
“Stay.”TheCollarReceivermaybetoolargefordogsunder8pounds.
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 for
reinforcement. Also, many hunters keep the Collar Receiver on their dogs
whilehuntingformaximumcontrol.
Is the Collar Receiver waterproof? Yes.Iftherechargeablebatterypackeverneedstobereplaced,makesurethe
o-ringando-ringgroovearefreefromdirtanddebris.
Can my Collar Receiver be used around salt
water?
Yes.However,iftheCollarReceiverisusedinoraroundsaltwater,itshould
berinsedwithfreshwaterfollowingeachuse.
Can I use the FieldTrainer 425 or 425S with
more than one dog?
Yes.The FieldTrainer 425and 425S areexpandable to amaximum of three
dogs.SportDOG
™
Add-A-Dog
®
CollarReceiversmustbepurchased.Please
refertothebackcoverforalistofcompatibleCollarReceivers.
Can I use the FieldTrainer 425 or 425S on
aggressive dogs?
Wedonotrecommendanyofourproductstobeusedonaggressivedogs.
Werecommendyoucontactyourlocalveterinarianorprofessionaltrainerto
determineifyourdogmightbeaggressive.
Will I get exactly 500 yards of range with the
FieldTrainer 425 or 425S?
TherangeyougetwithyourFieldTrainer425or425Swillvaryaccordingto
terrain, weather, and vegetation as well as transmission from other radio
devices.Togetthemaximumamountofrange,pleaserefertothe“Howthe
SystemWorks”sectionofthisguide.
How long can I continuously deliver
stimulation to my dog?
The maximum amount of time you can press the Continuous Stimulation
Buttonanddeliverstimulationtoyourdogcontinuouslyis10seconds.After
10 seconds, the Remote Transmitter will “time-out,” and the Continuous
StimulationButtonmustbereleasedandpressedagain.
What do I do if my dog’s neck becomes red
and irritated?
This condition is due to the Contact Points irritating the skin. Discontinue
useoftheCollarReceiverforafewdays.Iftheconditionpersistsbeyond48
hours,seeyourveterinarian. Once theskinreturnstonormal,resumeuse,
andmonitortheskinconditionclosely.
The Intensity Dial seems difficult to rotate. Is
this normal?
Yes.Thispreventsaccidentalchangesinintensityandencouragesanoptimal
waterproofseal. The knob will “break in” and be slightly easier to turnas
youuseit.
Can I attach a leash to the FieldTrainer 425
or 425S?
DONOTattachaleashtotheFieldTrainer425or425S.Youmayputaseparate
non-metalliccollaronyourdog’sneckandattachaleash.Besuretheextra
collardoesnotinterferewiththeContactPoints.
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 with
SD-425CAMO,SD-825,SD-1225,SD-1825,SD-1825CAMO,SD-1875,SD-2525,
SD-3225,SD-1225E,SD-1825E, orSD-1875Esystems.Becausetheyoperate
atadifferentfrequencytheyarenotbackwardscompatiblewithanyother
SportDOGBrandsystem.
My Remote Transmitter is sending a signal to
more than one Collar Receiver unintentionally;
what should I do?
Intherareeventthisoccurs,youcanchangeyourRemoteTransmitter’sID
Code(seeChangeIDCodesonpage14)tosolvethis.
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The answers to these questions should helpyou solve anyproblem you have withthis system. If theydo
not,pleasecontacttheCustomerCareCenterat1-800-732-0144,visitourwebsiteatwww.sportdog.com,or
viewwww.youtube.com/sportdogbrandforsupportvideos.
My dog is not responding when I press
a button.
• ChecktoseeiftheCollarReceiverhasbeenturnedonandthe
IndicatorLightisashing.
• If your range has reduced from the rst time you have used
it,pleasechecktoseeifthebatteryislowineithertheRemote
TransmitterorCollarReceiver.
• Many factors can impact the range you have with the
FieldTrainer
®
425or425S.Foralistofthesefactors,pleasereferto
“HowtheSystemWorks.”
• You can verify the Collar Receiver is delivering stimulation to
your dog by placing thetest light, enclosedin your kit,on the
Collar Receiver. Please refer to the “Test Light Instructions”
sectionfordetails.
• Increase the Intensity Dial. Refer to “Find the Best Intensity
LevelforYourDog”formoreinformation.
• IncreasetheStimulationRange.Referto“ChangingStimulation
Ranges”formoreinformation.
• Make sure the Collar Receiver’s Contact Points are placed
snuglyagainstyourdog’sskin.Referto“FittheCollarReceiver”
formoreinformation.
• You may need to switch to the longer Contact Points included
withyoursystemortrimthehairbeneaththeContactPoints.
• If you notice your operating time dropping to about half the
originaltime,yourCollarReceiverbatteryneedstobereplaced.
ContacttheCustomerCareCentertopurchaseanewone.
The Collar Receiver will not turn on. • MakesuretheCollarReceiverhasbeencharged.TheCollar
Receiverwillchargein2hours.
The Collar Receiver is not responding
to the Remote Transmitter.
• MakesuretheRemoteTransmitterhasbeencharged.The
RemoteTransmitterwillchargein2hours.
• VerifytheCollarReceiverhasbeenturnedonandtheIndicator
Lightisashing.Referto“TurningtheCollarReceiverOnandOff.”
• Referto“MatchtheCollarReceiverandRemoteTransmitter.”
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teSt LIGHt InStrUCtIonS
1. TurntheCollarReceiveron.
2. HoldtheTestLightContactstotheContactPoints.
3. PressaStimulationButtonontheRemoteTransmitter.
4. TheTestLightwillash.
NOTE: At higher stimulation levels, the Test Light will flash brighter.
5. TurntheCollarReceiveroff.
SavetheTestLightforfuturetesting.
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 LIaBILIty
1. TERMS OF USE
ThisProductisofferedtoyouconditioneduponyouracceptancewithoutmodicationoftheterms,conditions
andnotices containedherein. Usageofthis Productimplies acceptanceof allsuch terms,conditions, and
notices.
2. PROPER USE
ThisProductisdesignedforusewithdogswheretrainingisdesired.Thespecictemperamentofyourdog
maynotworkwiththisProduct.WerecommendthatyounotusethisProductifyourdogislessthan8pounds
orifyourdogisaggressive.Ifyouareunsurewhetherthisisappropriateforyourdog,pleaseconsultyour
veterinarian,certiedtrainer,orcontactourCustomerCareCenterat1-800-732-0144.
ProperuseincludesreviewingtheentireOperatingandTrainingGuideprovidedwithyourProductandany
specicCautionstatements.
3. NO UNLAWFUL OR PROHIBITED USE
ThisProductisdesignedforusewithdogsonly.Thisdogtrainingdeviceisnotintendedtoharm,injure,or
provoke.UsingthisProductinawaythatisnotintendedcouldresultinviolationofFederal,State,orlocal
laws.
4. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
InnoeventshallRadioSystems
®
Corporationbeliableforanydirect,indirect,punitive,incidental,specialor
consequentialdamages,oranydamageswhatsoeverarisingoutoforconnectedwiththeuseormisuseofthis
Product.BuyerassumesallrisksandliabilityfromtheuseofthisProduct.
5. MODIFICATION OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
RadioSystemsCorporationreservestherighttochangetheterms,conditions,andnoticesunderwhichthis
Productisoffered.
fCC CompLIanCe
Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)This
devicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,including
interferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttopart
15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferencein
aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installedandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.
However,there is no guaranteethat interference will not occurin a specic installation. Ifinterference does
occurtoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuseris
encouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandthereceiver.
• Connecttheequipmenttoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
• Contactcustomerserviceoranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforassistance.
UnauthorizedchangesormodicationstotheequipmentmayviolateFCCregulationsandcouldvoidtheuser’s
authoritytooperatetheequipment.
IC - CanaDa
ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustryCanadalicence-exemptRSSstandard(s).Operationissubjecttothefollowing
twoconditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interference,
includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperationofthedevice.
LeprésentappareilestconformeauxCNRd’IndustrieCanadaapplicablesauxappareilsradioexemptsdelicence.
L’exploitationestautoriséeauxdeuxconditionssuivantes:(1)l’appareilnedoitpasproduiredebrouillage,et(2)
l’utilisateurdel’appareildoitacceptertoutbrouillageradioélectriquesubi,mêmesilebrouillageestsusceptible
d’encompromettrelefonctionnement.
Customer Care Center / Service clientèle
800-732-0144
Monday-Friday/Lundi-Vendredi
8am-8pmEST/8h00-20h00EST
Saturday/Samedi
9am-5pmEST/9h00-17h00EST
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Battery DISpoSaL
SeeImportantSafetyInformationrelatedtothebatteryonpage2.
ThissystemoperatesontwoLi-Ionbatterypacks(160mAhcapacityfortheCollarReceiverand200mAhcapacityfortheRemote
Transmitter).OnlyreplacewithbatteryreceivedfromcallingtheCustomerCareCenterat1-800-732-0144.
Separatecollectionofspentbatteriesisrequiredinmanyregions;checktheregulationsinyourareabeforediscardingspent
batteries.Pleaseseebelowforinstructionsonhowtoremovethebatteryfromtheproductforseparatedisposal.Ifyouwishto
shipusyourspentbatteriesfordisposal,contacttheCustomerCareCenter.
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,
removethecasescrews.
• Removethecasebackorcover.
• Removetheoldbatterypack.
• Whenremovingthe oldbatterypack,caremustbetaken whengrippingtheconnectorrmlyto avoiddamagingthewires.
Shortingthebatterywiresmaycausereorexplosion.
• Theseinstructionsarenotvalidforrepairorbatteryreplacement.Replacingthebatterywithabatterynotspecicallyapproved
byRadioSystems
®
Corporationmaycausereorexplosion.PleasecalltheCustomerCareCenterat1-800-732-0144toavoid
invalidatingyourwarranty.
Thisproductisprotectedbythefollowingpatents:
U.S.PatentNumbers:6,901,883;6,459,378;7,647,545;D545,790;7,420,136;6,184,790
CanadaPatentNumber:2,565,318
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Corporation • 10427 PetSafe Way • Knoxville, TN 37932 • 1-800-732-0144
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FIELDTRAINER
SDR
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AC ADD-A-DOG
SDR
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AF ADD-A-DOG
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.
FIELDTRAINER
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SDR
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AS ADD-A-DOG
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