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  • What are the components of the SportDOG SD-825SMS training system?
    How does the system work?
    Is the system safe for dogs?
    What are the different types of stimulation the Collar Receiver can deliver?
    How do I adjust the stimulation level?
    How do I fit the Collar Receiver to my dog?
    How do I program the Remote Transmitter and Collar Receiver?
    What is the maximum range of the system?
    How do I care for the system?
Please read this entire guide before beginning
SD-825SMS
Operating Guide
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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+).
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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®
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themanufacturertollfreeat1-800-732-0144,visit
Sit Means Sit’s website at www.sitmeanssit.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
CHANGING STIMULATION RANGES* ..................................................................................................................11
PROGRAM THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER* ..........................................................................................................12
MATCH THE COLLAR RECEIVER AND REMOTE TRANSMITTER* ..................................................................14
PROGRAM THE SYSTEM FOR TWO OR THREE-DOG OPERATION* ................................................................14
CHANGE ID CODES* .................................................................................................................................................. 14
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .........................................................................................................................16
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................................17
TERMS OF USE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ................................................................................................ 18
FCC COMPLIANCE .....................................................................................................................................................19
BATTERY DISPOSAL .................................................................................................................................................20
* videos available at www.youtube.com/sportdogbrand
COMPONENTS
HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS
TheSportDOG
™
SD-825SMShasbeenprovensafe,comfortable,andeffectiveforalldogsover8pounds.
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Spor tDOG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: 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
tosuityourdog’stemperamentandindividualtraining
situation.
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
mediumcontinuousstimulation.
LOWER BUTTON:Thisbuttonisfactory-settodeliver
lowcontinuousstimulation.
SIDE BUTTON:Thisbuttonisfactory-settodeliver
highcontinuous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12).
COLLAR RECEIVER:Receivestheradiosignalfrom
theRemoteTransmitteranddeliversthestatic,vibration,
ortonestimulation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staticstimulationwill“timeout”andtheTransmitterbuttonneedstobe
releasedandthenpressedagainbeforeadditionalstimulationcanbedelivered.
MOMENTARY (NICK): Static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static
stimulation,tone,orvibe
buttonpressed
Green Good Lightissolidincolor
whilebuttonispressed
Continuousstatic
stimulation,tone,orvibe
buttonpressed
Red Low Lightissolidincolor
whilebuttonispressed
Momentarystatic
stimulationbutton
pressed
Green Good Lightashesonceand
turnsoff
Momentarystatic
stimulationbutton
pressed
Red Low Lightashesonceand
turnsoff
Unitischarging Green Low Lightissolidincolor
whilecharging
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static
stimulation
Green 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static
stimulation
Green N/A Lightwillquickly
ashonceno
matterhowlong
buttonispressed
N/A N/A
Unitisdelivering
tonestimulation
Off N/A N/A Unitwillbeepforaslong
asbuttonispressed
N/A
Unitisdelivering
vibrationstimulation
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
charging
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+).
•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SitMeansSit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SitMeansSitat1-866-748-6748.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.
5.Whenchargingiscomplete,replacetherubbercover.
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-3timesdependingonwhat
stimulationrangeischosen.Thedefaultis1(low).
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1-3times
dependingonstimulation
rangesetting(1isthe
defaultsetting).Please
seepage11.
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
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02
ON/OFF
BUTTON
RECEIVER INDICATOR LIGHT (CONTINUED)
CHARGERCONNECTOR
PL ACEDINTHE
COLLARRECEIVER
CHARGINGJACK
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CHANGING STIMULATION RANGES
TheSD-825SMSCollarReceivercomeswith3stimulationranges(low,medium,andhigh).Thereare
7stimulationlevelswithineachrange,with1beingthelowestand7beingthehighest.Thedefault
rangesettingis1(low).
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thedesiredstimulationrange,continuetoholdtheOn/Off
Buttonuntilthenumberofbeeps/orangeashesequalsthedesiredstimulationrangeas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.
STIMULATION RANGE DOG TEMPERAMENT
1beep Low Mild
2beeps Medium Moderate
3beeps High Stubborn
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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MODE LOWER BUTTON
FUNCTION
UPPER BUTTON
FUNCTION
SIDE BUTTON
FUNCTION
NUMBER OF
DOGS
1* LOWContinuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
VibeifV/TonDial
MEDContinuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
VibeifV/TonDial
HIGHContinuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
VibeifV/TonDial
1
2 Dog 1
LOWContinuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
VibeifV/TonDial
Dog 2
LOWContinuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
VibeifV/TonDial
Dog 3
LOWContinuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
VibeifV/TonDial
3
3 Dog 1
MEDContinuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
VibeifV/TonDial
Dog 2
MEDContinuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
VibeifV/TonDial
Dog 3
MEDContinuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
VibeifV/TonDial
3
4 Dog 1
HIGHContinuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
VibeifV/TonDial
Dog 2
HIGHContinuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
VibeifV/TonDial
Dog 3
HIGHContinuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
VibeifV/TonDial
3
5 LOWMomentarystimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
VibeifV/TonDial
Tone Vibe 1
6 LOWMomentarystimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
VibeifV/TonDial
HIGHMomentarystimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
VibeifV/TonDial
Tone 1
7 LOWContinuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
ToneifV/TonDial
MEDContinuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
ToneifV/TonDial
HIGHContinuousstimulation
(Levelsetbyintensitydial)
OR
ToneifV/TonDial
1
V/T
(ID CODE)
N/A N/A (SeeSTEP8) N/A
*FactoryDefaultMode
PROGRAM THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER
TheSD-825SMS RemoteTransmitterhas 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andremovethebelt
clipifattached.
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.
NOTE: Continuous static stimulation will transmit for no more than 10 seconds no matter how long
the button is pressed. To reactivate, release and press the button again.
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MATCH THE COLLAR RECEIVER AND REMOTE TRANSMITTER
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.
PROGRAM THE SYSTEM FOR TWO OR THREE-DOG OPERATION
SportDOG
™
Add-A-Dog
®
CollarReceiver(s)mustbepurchasedtotrainadditionaldogs.
Compatible Add-A-Dog Collar Receivers for this system include: SDR-AF, SDR-AS, SDR-AC, SDR-A,
SDR-AW, SDR-AH, and SDR-AB.
1.ProgramtheRemoteTransmittertomode2,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.
CHANGE ID CODES
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SD-825SMShastheexibilitytoprogramtwo
ormoreRemoteTransmitterstothesameIDCode,allowingthemto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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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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 SD-825SMS with more than one
dog (up to 3)?
Yes.TheSD-825SMSisexpandabletoamaximumofthreedogs.SportDOG
™
Add-A-Dog
®
CollarReceiversmustbepurchasedantheRemoteTransmitter
mustbechangedtomode2,3,or4.SeeSTEPS5and7.
Can I use the SD-825SMS on aggressive dogs? WerecommendyoucontactyourlocalveterinarianorSitMeansSitcertied
trainertodetermineifyourdogmightbeaggressive.
How long can I continuously deliver static
stimulation to my dog?
The maximum amount of time you can press the Continuous Stimulation
Buttonanddeliverstatic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.Forbestresultsinthe preventionof
skinirritation,donotleavethecollaronthedogunattended,orformorethan
12hoursperday.Alterthecollar’slocationslightlyeveryfewhours,andcheck
thedogdaily.Somefactorsthatmayaltertheconditionoftheindividualdog
includeallergicreactions,skintypes,andwaterexposure.
Can I attach a leash to the SD-825SMS? DO NOT attach a leash to the SD-825SMS. 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The answers to these questions should help you solve any problem you have with this system. If
they do not, please contact the manufacturer at 1-800-732-0144, visit www.sitmeanssit.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
SD-825SMS. For a list of these factors, please refer to
“HowtheSystemWorks.”
• 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SitMeansSit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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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orSitMeansSitcertiedtrainer.
ProperuseincludesreviewingtheentireOperating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themanufacturer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.
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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500mAh3.7Vcapacityforthe
RemoteTransmitter).OnlyreplacewithbatteryreceivedfromcallingtheSitMeansSitat1-866-748-6748.
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yourspentbatteriesfordisposal,contactthemanufacturerat1-800-732-0144.
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 manufacturer 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;7,420,136;6,184,790
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