Petsafe Invisible Fence, Owner'S Manual

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Perfect Start Pet Training — Owner’s Manual
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Perfect Start ™ Pet Training
Method – Starting Indoors
When starting indoors, there are several goals the
Invisible Fence ® Brand Pet Expert will try to
accomplish with your pet:
• Identifying the flags as boundary markers.
• Identifying the tone as a warning signal.
• Associating the tone with the deterrent.
• Knowing where the safe area is.
Indoor Training – Tool for Teaching
Outdoor Containment
The first step is to teach your pet how the system
turns “on” and “off.” This can be done either
indoors or outdoors. However, there are several
advantages to starting indoors.
One of the key advantages is the work can be
done off lead and your pet has the opportunity to
train in a safe environment. Distractions are
generally lower and more easily controlled.
Weather and daylight are also not factors in
training when working indoors.
Selecting the Training Area
The first step in the training process is to evaluate
the indoor living space for placement of the
In-Home ® transmitter unit (IFA-12 or Shields ™ ).
The In-Home transmitter will be used to generate
an Invisible Boundary near an area you want your
pet to avoid. This should be an area where your
pet is inclined to enter or frequent. It is also
important that this area be easy and comfortable
for your pet to be close to the Invisible Boundary.
Assist your Invisible Fence
Brand Pet Expert in selecting
the training area. Some
examples of good indoor unit
placement are locations that
replace baby gates, keep a dog
away from a cat litter box,
food preparation areas, or
blocking access to the front
door.
Placing Boundary Markers
Training flags will be used to mark the area of the
Invisible Boundary. The flags allow your pet to
see the Invisible Boundary. This helps your pet
quickly learn the flags mark the Invisible
Boundary.
IFA-12
In-Home ® Transmitter
Shields ™
In-Home ® Transmitter
Using a cordless Shields transmitter on the kitchen counter
keeps large dogs from “counter-surfing.”
Keeping the dog from
going upstairs is a
common training area.