4 Simple Training Steps to a Fully Contained Pet
1. TEACH your pet to avoid the line of Flags using
slow, progressive Static Correction.
2. TRAIN your pet to avoid the Flags using
maintenance-level Static Correction.
3. PROVE your pet’s commitment to avoiding the
Boundary Flags.
4. SUPERVISE your pet in the yard for several weeks.
During all training sessions, remember to
• Focus on playing, having fun, and giving treats
• Spend the last 5-10 minutes of each training
session having fun
The Static Correction gets your pet’s attention, but will
not harm him. The Static Correction is similar to that of
static electricity and is designed to startle, not to punish.
PetSafe Professional
®
Gentle
LiteTouch Training
™
for Containment
Setup for Training
• Install system fully, make all adjustments and leave the
power on.
• Set Flags 10 feet apart, 2-3 feet from the Wire. This
gives your pet a visual marker for the Boundary.
• Read this training guide fully.
• Assess your pet’s level of aggression. If your pet has
a known or developing aggression problem, seek
professional training/behavior assistance before using
this product.
• Use a leash at all times until you’ve completed Steps
1-3 successfully.
Before Every Training Session
• Prepare 25-50 high-grade treats (beef hot dogs, sliced
and diced into tiny pieces).
• Adjust the Receiver Collar to the desired Correction
Level and place it on your pet.
• Put your pet in a quiet place (in a crate or room) for
20-30 minutes, then spend 2-4 minutes having fun with
your pet. Play, stroke, and practice commands in the
yard. Use meat treats to get your pet excited.
• Use a leash at all times until you’ve completed Steps
1-3 successfully.
Walking Your Pet Out of Your Yard
Always remove your pet’s Receiver Collar before leaving
your property to avoid unintended Static Corrections.
After you begin training, DO NOT walk your pet past the
Flags for several weeks. Instead, either pick your pet up
or put him in the car to cross the Boundary.
Once your pet successfully completes training, choose
one spot to always walk your pet out of the yard. While
on lead, give your pet a permission command such as
“Okay!” Immediately pull your pet through the Boundary
while repeating, “Okay!” Repeat this exercise several
times each day until your pet crosses comfortably with
you. Using meat treats will accelerate your pet’s learning.
Developed by Professional Trainer and
Behavior Specialist Rich Weinssen
Step 1: TEACH your pet to avoid the line of Flags
using slow, progressive Static Correction.
Suggested Correction Level:
2 – 4
Goal:
Your pet begins to avoid the Flags and is
comfortable 3-5 feet inside the Flag line.
Suggested Duration (vary as necessary):
2 days, 2
fi
fteen-minute sessions per day. Spend 75% of the
sessions playing with and rewarding your pet.
Technique
1. Adjust the Receiver Collar to the desired Correction
Level and place it on your pet.
2. Using a 6’ leash, steer your pet towards any Flag. Shake
the Flag and say “No, Bad Flag” in a calm, but growling
tone. Back your pet into the Pet Area (well inside the
Boundary), and praise and reward your pet.
3. Allow your pet to walk up to or past the Flags. (The
Static Correction begins when your pet is near a Flag).
If your pet is not interested in the Flags, toss a few
meat treats in the Pet Area then throw some past the
Flags.
4. After your pet is near a Flag for 2-4 seconds, gently
pull him back into the Pet Area and reward with meat
treats. Use your leash to stop your pet from receiving
treats that are near or beyond the Flags.
5. Repeat 10 to 20 times until your pet avoids the Flags.
Praise and reward Flag avoidance!
6. After every few Static Corrections, back your pet away
from the Flags and perform basic commands (sit, stay)
so you can reward correct behavior with meat treats.
7. Occasionally toss your pet meat treats in the Pet Area.
Repeat Step 1 at several different areas of your Flag line
each session.
Step 2: TRAIN your pet to avoid the Flags using
maintenance-level Static Correction.
Suggested Correction Level:
6 – 9
Goal:
Your pet completely avoids the Flags and
remains comfortable within 3-5 feet of the Flags.
Duration:
2 or more 15-20 minute sessions per
day for 2 days (4 sessions minimum)
Technique
1. Adjust the Receiver Collar to the desired Correction
Level and place it on your pet.
2. Use the same techniques you used in Step 1 and
increase the distractions and temptations to cross the
Boundary. Have family, friends and/or pets walking
5’ outside of the Boundary, parallel to the Flags. For
example, following your pet, allow him to bump into
the Flag Line a few times. Return to the Pet Area
and reward/play with your pet. Place or toss meat
treats beyond the Flags. Have a child on a bicycle ride
around outside the Flags.
