INSTRUCTIONS

Dog Flag Adjustment and Maintenance Instructions
Keep Track of Your Bird Dogs with Our Flags


     Instructions

Unbuckle the center strap and put harness over the dog's head. Lift the dog's right front leg and put it through the harness, between the neck strap and center strap.

Clasp the center strap around the dog. Move to the rear strap—adjust this so it is snug around the dog near the back of its rib cage.

Adjust the straps that run down the back and stomach. Tighten them so that the center strap is pulled back away from the dog's legs.

Adjust the two neck straps so that the harness is snug on the dog.

Adjust the center strap to be quite snug.

Slide the flag envelope with the quick tach around the center strap so that it is near the top and points up and slightly inward when the mast is attached.

When you have everything adjusted properly, put the wire tie (included) around the flag envelope between the top slider and D-ring.

Pull the envelope at each end so that it is tight with the main strap, and install another wire tie around the middle strap and around the flag envelope about a 1/2" below where the quick tach comes out of the envelope. Be sure that the locking parts of the wire ties are facing back and out, so that they won't rub on the dog. Use a side cutter to clip the ends of the ties.

Maintenance   The flag itself will need to be replaced, especially when used in heavy brush. The best thing we have found is plastic material obtained from your local lumberyard, which they supply for "long load" flags. Two colors work well on the flag—this way it is definitely distinguishable from anything else. Barrier tape is more visible, but not as durable. I use lumberyard flags and a different color barrier tape for each dog. Keep it light and sleek so your dog won't get hung up. I carry extra flag material with me.   It is possible to bend or kink the mast, which can usually be repaired in the field. Otherwise, clamp it in a soft vise and straighten it. We have never broken a mast and have only had a kink once, when the mast became entangled in the fence. After repair the kinked mast works well.   To replace the plastic flag material, support the base of the mast in the harness itself or a vise, etc. Be careful not to mare the base of the mast as it may not slide freely in the quick tach if it is damaged. Unscrew the plastic nut on the top of the mast and slide it down. Remove the old plastic and replace with new plastic, sliding it through the slot and tightening the wire nut. Order THE FLAG at our business for your hunting dog and bird dog, and you will always know where they are!   One-Year Warranty on Mast and Harness, Material, and Workmanship—Satisfaction Guaranteed Not Responsible for Damage to Property or Injury to Humans or Animals. Do Not Leave Your Dog Unattended While He Is Wearing THE FLAG

Contact us at our hunting dog supply business in Owatonna, Minnesota, for our flags, which are used for bird dogs during hunting season.