It is really important to keep the batteries in the receiver of your dog training collar system charged. When you buy the dog training system, it will come with a receiver, a transmitter and a charging wall mounting cradle.

The batteries for the receiver are those that you will need to keep charged. Charging time for the receiver batteries takes about two hours. To keep these batteries in good condition, you can keep them in the cradle when not in use so that they stay charged. Unlike other batteries, the NiMH batteries that come with the receiver do not have a memory so it is safe to charge them before they need to be charged. You should make sure that you charge your system regularly to prevent them from running down when you are out on the field.

The batteries for the transmitter are usually 9 volt batteries. These can be changed or charged whenever you see the blinking red light. A green light on the transmitter indicates that the battery on this device is in good condition. If you opt for a rechargeable battery, you should charge it before you get to the point where the red light is blinking as this means the battery is not working.

The receiver comes with a cradle for storage and charging. The points of the cradle match up with the points of the receiver. You will want to make sure that all of these points are kept clean. Any time you put the receiver into the cradle, make sure it is clean and dry. Although receivers are often waterproof, it is important to remember that the cradle that will recharge the device is not waterproof. Never put a wet, dirty receiver into the charger as it can ruin the device.

In addition to charging your system regularly, you should also be sure to make sure that you never charge hot batteries and that the charger is kept at room temperature. When you are storing the unit, never expose it to the elements. It should be kept at room temperature upon storage and the receiver batteries should be charged every so often as they are kept in the cradle.

The 9 volt transmitter battery should be removed upon storage so that you do not corrode the device.

It is recommended that you recharge your batteries for your receiver at least every four months when not in use. During hunting season, when you are using the device, you will want to be sure that you keep the batteries charged. Always make sure that the device is working properly before taking your dog out into the field and affixing him with the receiver on his collar. If the batteries are not working, no signals can be sent to your dog, thus making your training system ineffective.

By caring for your training collar system and keeping it clean and charged, you can expect to get a long life out of this valuable dog training device.