SportDOG SD-425 Operating instructions

Brand: SportDOG

Model: SD-425

Category: Pet care

Type: Operating instructions

This manual is also suitable for

SD-425S

SportDOG SD-425S is a waterproof and submersible remote trainer with a range of up to 500 yards, making it suitable for training dogs in various environments. It features adjustable stimulation levels, allowing you to tailor the correction to your dog's temperament and sensitivity. The device also includes a vibration-only mode for distraction-free training and a beeper mode for locating your dog in the field.

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efciently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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shouldyoueverneedtocalltheCustomerCareCenter,wewillbeabletohelpyoufaster.Mostimportantly,

yourvaluableinformationwillneverbegivenorsoldtoanyone.Completewarrantyinformationisavailable

onlineatwww.sportdog.com.

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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

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

STEP

ON/OFF

BUTTON

reCeIVer InDICator LIGHt (ContInUeD)

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TheFieldTrainer

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.

STEP

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:

STEP

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.

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.

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TheFieldTrainer

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)

VibeifV/TonDial

Momentarystimulation

(Levelsetbyintensitydial)

VibeifV/TonDial

Toneonly 1

2 Continuousstimulation

(Levelsetbyintensitydial)

ToneifV/TonDial

Momentarystimulation

(Levelsetbyintensitydial)

ToneifV/TonDial

Vibeonly 1

3 Dog 1:Continuousstimulation

(Levelsetbyintensitydial)

ToneifV/TonDial

Dog 2:Continuousstimulation

(Levelsetbyintensitydial)

ToneifV/TonDial

Dog 3:Continuousstimulation

(Levelsetbyintensitydial)

ToneifV/TonDial

4 Dog 1:Continuousstimulation

(Levelsetbyintensitydial)

VibeifV/TonDial

Dog 2:Continuousstimulation

(Levelsetbyintensitydial)

VibeifV/TonDial

Dog 3:Continuousstimulation

(Levelsetbyintensitydial)

VibeifV/TonDial

5 Continuousstimulation

(Levelsetbyintensitydial)

ToneifV/TonDial

Momentarystimulation

(Levelsetbyintensitydial)

ToneifV/TonDial

N/A 1

6 Continuousstimulation

(Levelsetbyintensitydial)

VibeifV/TonDial

Momentarystimulation

(Levelsetbyintensitydial)

VibeifV/TonDial

N/A 1

7 Continuousstimulation

(Levelsetbyintensitydial)

ToneifV/TonDial

Momentarystimulation

(Levelsetbyintensitydial)

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.

STEP

CHanGInG StImULatIon ranGeS

TheFieldTrainer

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 Highare 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 Buttonon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AthroughDabove,butusingtheSide Buttonin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

 RemoteTransmitter.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

⁄4”BlackCollarStrap SAC00-10816

⁄4”BlazeOrangeCollarStrap SAC00-10815

⁄4”BlueCollarStrap SAC00-11921

⁄4”GreenCollarStrap SAC00-10817

⁄4”RedCollarStrap SAC00-11820

⁄4”WhiteCollarStrap SAC00-12796

⁄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.

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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Radio Systems

Corporation • 10427 PetSafe Way • Knoxville, TN 37932 • 1-800-732-0144

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FIELDTRAINER

SDR

AC ADD-A-DOG

SDR

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

SDR

AS ADD-A-DOG

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