Technical Tips

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You don’t need a brand new computer to use Online Dog Coach, but you will want speakers or headphones to listen to the videos. For the most reliable performance we recommend updating your software to the following system specifications:

Operating System

• Windows 2000
• Windows XP Home
• Windows XP Professional
• Windows Vista (any version)
• Mac OS X

Web Browser

• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Firefox 2.0.0.11 or higher
• Safari

Adobe Flash Player

We strongly recommend getting the most recent version of the Adobe Flash Player to improve video performance

• Windows – Flash Player 9,0,115,0 or higher
• Mac – Flash Player 9,0,115,0 or higher

Adobe Acrobat Reader

We will occasionally make resources available in PDF format. Windows users will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader version 7 or higher

• Adobe Reader

Internet Connection

Our videos are compressed for fast viewing, but like all web based video, likes a fast internet connection

• DSL – 256 Kbps or higher
• Cable Modem or any other “Broadband” connection