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Training
• Remember that this system is not a solid barrier. Using it successfully requires that you spend some time
training your pet.
• Finish each training session on a positive note with lots of praise and play. Remove the collar after each
training session.
• While your pet is still learning the boundary, contain him by another means, such as with a pen or a leash.
• Be sure to place the collar on your dog’s neck with the PetSafe
®
logo facing up.
• If your pet appears to be stressed, slow down the training schedule, add additional days of training or
increase the amount of play time. Common stress signals include pulling on the leash toward the house, ears
tucked or pulled back, tail down or tucked between legs, body lowered, nervous/frantic movement or
stiffening of the pet’s body, lip-licking or yawning.
Day 1
For the first day, start with the collar set to level 1, tone-only. Put a
separate non-metallic collar on your pet’s neck and attach a leash.
With your pet’s favorite treats on hand, allow him to explore the
pet area (
11A
). Allow your pet to cross the boundary (
11B
) and
hear the tone from the collar, then ask him to come back into the pet
area (
11C
) and praise and reward him. Your goal is for your dog
to associate being inside the pet area with rewarding experiences.
Dogs are sensitive. Keep your mood upbeat as dogs can understand
when you are happy or upset. Do 2 or 3 training sessions for about
10-15 minutes each. Do not try to do too much too quickly. More
frequent short sessions are better than less frequent, longer sessions.
Days 2–4
On days 2 through 4, repeat this process, but with the collar set
to level 2—the mildest static correction level. Closely observe your
pet’s behavior while he is in the correction zone (
11B
), and note
whether or not your dog responds to the correction. Indicators of
a response are looking around in curiosity, flicking of the ears or
scratching at the collar. If he does not respond, check the fit of the
collar to make sure the contact points are making contact with his
skin. If the collar is fit correctly and your dog does not respond, then
move up to the next correction level and repeat the process. Do 2 or
3 training sessions for about 10–15 minutes each. Your goal is for
your dog to consistently choose to stay in the pet area. If necessary,
add in more days of training before moving on to the next step.
Days 5–8
On days 5 through 8, retain the collar settings from the last training
session, but stage some distractions to test your dog’s reliability. The
goal is to have your pet stay within the boundary even with new
temptations. Start with simple temptations and work your way up.
Some examples are:
• Have a family member cross from inside the boundary and
exit it.
• Place a toy outside the boundary.
• Have a friend or neighbor walk another pet outside the
boundary area.
Remember to keep your pet on a leash throughout this process while
he is still learning the boundary. Also, never coax your pet to leave
the pet area.
11C
11B
11A
