Garmin Alpha 100 Owner's Manual

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3 Select Show Info.4 Select the dog’s name.5 Enter the name, and select > OK.Changing the Color of the Dog's TrackYou can change the track color of the dog. It is helpful to havethe track color match the color of the collar strap, if possible.1 Select Dog List.2 Select a dog.3 Select Show Info.4 Select the colored square next to the dog’s name.5 Select a color.Changing the Dog TypeBefore you can change the dog type, the collar must be turnedon and within range of the handheld device.1 Select Dog List.2 Select a dog.3 Select Show Info > > Change Dog Type.4 Select a dog type.Changing the Dog IDBefore you can change the dog ID, the collar must be turned onand within range of the handheld device.If you are experiencing interference from other collars orhandheld devices in the area, you might need to change the IDfor the dog.1 Select Dog List.2 Select a dog.3 Select Show Info.4 Select > Change ID.5 Select an available ID.If another handheld device is tracking this dog, for best results,remove the dog from the device, and use the track and traincodes (Adding a Dog Using the Track and Train Codes) orshare wirelessly over ANT+ (Sharing a Dog Wirelessly) to addthe dog again.Setting Dog AlertsYou can adjust how the handheld device alerts you to certainactions of the dog.1 Select Setup > Dogs > Dog Alerts.2 Select an alert.3 Select the handheld device action for the specific alert.4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 as needed.Removing a Dog1 Select Dog List.2 Select a dog.3 Select Remove.Fitting the Collar on Your DogCAUTIONTo prevent irritation from the contact points, remove the collarfor at least eight hours out of every 24-hour period.This device is not intended for human use. Do not attempt touse on any person.In order to properly correct the dog, the collar and device mustfit the dog properly. If the collar is too loose or positionedincorrectly, corrections may be inconsistent. This can delay orprevent successful training.1 Position the device at the front of the dog's neck, with thestatus LED facing toward the dog's chin and the contactpoints against the throat.2 Tighten the strap so that it is very snug around the dog'sneck, and fasten the buckle.NOTE: The collar should fit tightly and should not be able torotate or slide on the dog's neck. The dog must be able toswallow food and water normally. You should observe yourdog's behavior to verify that the collar is not too tight.3 Wiggle the device to work the contact points through thedog's coat.NOTE: The contact points must have contact with the dog'sskin to be effective.4 If the strap is too long, cut off the excess, leaving at least3 in. (8 cm) to spare.TIP: You can mark the hole used to fasten the buckle forfuture reference.Enabling Bark DetectionNOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.Select Setup > Dogs > Bark Detection.A barking icon appears on the dog tracking page and the mappage.When the dog collar device is active and properly fitted on thedog (Fitting the Collar on Your Dog), it detects barksautomatically. After bark detection is enabled, you can set up abark alert (Setting Dog Alerts).Communication with the CollarYou should keep an unobstructed line of sight between yourhandheld device and the dog collar device to produce the bestcommunication signal. To achieve the best line-of-sightconditions, you should move to the highest elevation point inyour area (for example, on the top of a hill).BestGoodPoorDog TrackingThe handheld device allows you to track your dog, using thetracking compass or map. The map displays your location and4 Dog Tracking