Getting Started With the Relay Harness™

Mounting your existing remote trainer. Clean. Fast. Correct.

This guide walks you through fitting the Relay Harness and mounting your existing remote trainer receiver onto the Relay system.

It assumes you already understand remote trainers, timing, and working levels. The focus here is hardware setup and fit so everything performs as designed.

No new remote.
No learning curve.
No mystery engineering experiment.

What This Guide Covers

This guide focuses on:

Harness fit
Receiver mounting
Contact placement
Baseline checks

Receiver Compatibility

Compatible Receivers

Educator

All Educator receivers with #6-32 removable contact points.

Dogtra

Dogtra models that accept standard #6-32 contact points (OEM or third-party).

SportDOG

Standard SportDOG remote training receivers using #6-32 contact points.

PetSafe

PetSafe remote training collars with removable #6-32 contact points. NOTE: fence/bark units may not be compatible due to different spacing between contact points

Bousnic

Validated Bousnic models using standard removable contact points.

Not Compatible

Garmin / Tri-Tronics

Uses a non-compatible contact point threading standard.

Compatibility depends on receiver model and contact point threading. The Relay Harness™ requires #6-32 removable contact points.

Step 2: Fit the Harness Before Mounting

Do not mount electronics onto a poorly fitted harness.

Fit checklist:

Harness sits centered on the chest
Snug but not restrictive (two-finger rule)
Does not rotate when the dog moves
Contact areas lie flat against the chest and shoulder region

If the harness shifts, fix that first. Stability matters more here than on a neck collar.

Step 3: Mount Your Existing Receiver

The Relay Harness uses an integrated mounting system designed to accept common receivers.

Remove your receiver from its collar strap
Align the receiver with the Relay mounting plate
Secure using the provided hardware
Tighten until snug (do not overtighten)

The receiver should feel locked in and stable, not angled or floating.

Step 4: Check Contact Placement

Relay relocates feedback off the neck and onto the body, so placement matters.

You should see:

Even contact against the chest and shoulder region
No digging or pinching
Consistent skin contact through coat without excessive pressure

Many dogs respond at lower levels compared to traditional neck-only setups.

Step 5: Power On and Baseline Check

Once installed:

Power on your receiver
Confirm remote connection
Test tone or vibration first
Verify response exactly as before

You are not relearning controls. You are relocating communication.

Step 6: Re-Establish Working Levels

Even experienced handlers should recalibrate when contact location changes.

Recommended approach:

Start lower than previous collar levels
Find the lowest perceptible level
Expect differences from neck setups
Adjust gradually under real training conditions

Most handlers find they need less intensity, not more.

Common Setup Mistakes to Avoid

Mounting the receiver before fitting the harness
Using old collar levels without recalibrating
Running straps too loose
Overtightening hardware
Treating Relay as a punishment tool

If something feels off, pause and adjust. Relay rewards precision.

Final Check Before Training

Quick readiness checklist:

Harness stable
Receiver secure
Contact points seated properly
Levels re-established
Calm introduction

You are ready to work.

Final Note

Relay does not replace your training method.
It improves how clearly your dog feels it.

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