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lesson #3 – aDjUstInG to DIstRactIons

Lesson #3 is intended to teach your dog to stay in the Safe Zone even when there are distractions outside  
of the Safe Zone. To achieve the best results, you should train for 10 to 15 minutes a session three times a day.  
This phase of the training may last several days or longer depending on how well your dog responds to 
distractions while in the Safe Zone.

Your dog should again be wearing a non-metallic collar (without tags) that they cannot slip out of. You will 
attach that collar to a leash. You will also need several small-sized treats.

For this lesson, you will need to make a list of every distraction that will tempt your dog to leave the play area.  
Some of the things that should be on your distraction list include favorite objects and toys, family members, 
friends, neighborhood dogs and cats, children on bicycles, squirrels, etc. Choose your dog’s favorite object  
from your distraction list and have it handy (such as a favorite toy or bone).

1 .  Turn on the Base Transmitter . 

2.  Turn on the Receiver Collar and be sure that you are on the appropriate correction level for your dog. 

3.   Place the Receiver Collar on your dog’s neck below the non-metallic collar. Make sure the non-metallic collar 

is not touching the probes on the Receiver Collar. 

4.  Walk your dog on the leash in the Safe Zone.  

5 .  Praise and reward your dog with a treat .  

6 .  Toss the chosen distraction past the Boundary Flags . 

 

 a.   If your dog does not move toward the distraction, 

praise and reward your dog with a treat . 

 

b.    If your dog moves toward the distraction, allow them 

to move toward the Boundary Zone. When your dog 
receives a Static Correction immediately move your dog 
away from the Boundary Flags and into the Safe Zone.  
You may need to encourage your dog to come to you by 
calling them and putting gentle pressure on the leash . 
When you are about 10 feet away from the Boundary 
Flags stop to praise and reward your dog with a treat .

7 .  Turn off the Base Transmitter . 

It is very important that you train your dog to deal with one distraction at a time . Make sure your dog overcomes 
each distraction before you start training with another distraction. Your dog will respond differently to each 
distraction. Once your dog has successfully overcome the distraction of their favorite object, you will now use a 
family member as the distraction. 

1 .  Turn on the Base Transmitter . 

2.  Turn on the Receiver Collar and be sure that you are on the appropriate correction level for your dog.

3.   Place the Receiver Collar on your dog’s neck below the non-metallic collar. Make sure the non-metallic collar 

is not touching the probes on the Receiver Collar. 

4.  Walk your dog on the leash in the Safe Zone.  

5 .  Praise and reward your dog with a treat .  

Summary of Contents for in-ground fencing system

Page 1: ...essential in ground fencing system INSTRUCTION Manual static...

Page 2: ...ways Pathways 14 Connecting Testing The System 15 Setting the Boundary Width 16 Setting Up the Boundary Flags 17 Receiver Collar 17 Battery Installation 17 Collar Fitting 18 Ready to Use 19 Special Op...

Page 3: ...ction against aggressive dogs Your dog should be in good health when using this product This product is not to be used on dogs less than 9 lbs This product is not to be used on dogs less than 6 months...

Page 4: ...ues to the Boundary Zone the collar will emit a Static Correction Safe Zone The area where the dog can roam without receiving a Warning Tone or Static Correction from the Receiver Collar Safe Spot An...

Page 5: ...dium 2 short beeps 2 flashes repeated 6 times 3 high 3 short beeps 3 flashes repeated 6 times correction level settings MAINCONTROL BUTTON On Off Correction leveladjustment LED ADJUSTABLE BUCKLE QUICK...

Page 6: ...r Front Spring Loaded boundary wire connectors Boundary zone control knob base transmitter Back YARDSWITCH HI setting recommended for large yards LOsettingrecommendedforsmallyards SET OF50BOUNDARY FLA...

Page 7: ...additional collars can be added to your system Contact the retailer from which you purchased the In Ground Fencing System or call 866 537 2249 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Toavoidinjurymakesurether...

Page 8: ...llow you to set Exclusion Zones To create Exclusion Zones you must twist the Boundary Wire Read more about How to Twist Wire on page 12 The following section includes descriptions and diagrams of diff...

Page 9: ...o that the dog cannot go around it Make sure that there is at least 4 to 5 feet between the parallel Boundary Wires to avoid interference and canceling the signal Use Twisted Wire in the area that lea...

Page 10: ...oundary Zone Area the distance from the wire where the warning signal and correction begins The Boundary Wire must run from the Base Transmitter to outside It is recommended you mount the Base Transmi...

Page 11: ...pper strip about one half inch of the coating from the tips of the Boundary Wire to expose clean non corroded Boundary Wire fig 4 IMPORTANT Do not insert the Boundary Wires into the Base Transmitter w...

Page 12: ...your main loop The main purpose for Twisted Wire is to join the main loop to the Base Transmitter fig 8 You can also use Twisted Wire to connect the Exclusion Zones to the main Boundary Wire fig 9 Cre...

Page 13: ...our wire splice TESTING THE SYSTEM CONT In order to make sure the system is working properly you must test the wire using the Receiver Collar Install the batteries see page 17 Battery Installation and...

Page 14: ...u can use an existing fence as part of your single or double loop layout If you are using a double loop layout you should run the two parallel Boundary Wires at least 4 5 feet apart to avoid interfere...

Page 15: ...smitter by pulling back the black tab fig 18 Insert the other end of the Boundary Wire into the red tab on the bottom of the Base Transmitter by pulling back the red tab fig 19 Insert the AC adaptor i...

Page 16: ...ed to MAX Turn your Receiver Collar on and place the Test Light indentation holes directly onto the Receiver Collar probes Choose a section of straight Boundary Wire that is at least 50 feet long Slow...

Page 17: ...ompartment Batteries should be placed with the positive side facing down IMPORTANT Follow orientation as described on graphics illustrated on battery compartment fig 26 Replace battery compartment wit...

Page 18: ...Trimming the hair around the dog s neck where the stainless steel probes will touch the skin is optional DO NOT trim the hair so short that the skin is completely exposed as this might allow for an ir...

Page 19: ...ur dog as you did in the COLLAR FITTING stage SPECIAL OPERATING NOTES The Sunbeam Receiver Collar retains the LAST correction level setting and will resume this mode when the unit is turned on Low Bat...

Page 20: ...og out of the containment area remove the Receiver Collar and turn it off You must complete the entire training process Although your dog may be a quick learner reinforcement is critical to long term...

Page 21: ...one area and helps them associate the Warning Tones with the Boundary Flags During these days you should train for 10 to 15 minutes three times a day The objective is to teach your dog to recognize th...

Page 22: ...ral treats 6 Allow your dog to walk toward the Boundary Flags 7 When your dog gets close to the Boundary Zone the Receiver Collar will emit a Warning Tone 8 Allow your dog to continue to the Boundary...

Page 23: ...e Receiver Collar 4 Walk your dog on the leash in the Safe Zone 5 Praise and reward your dog with a treat 6 Toss the chosen distraction past the Boundary Flags a If your dog does not move toward the d...

Page 24: ...time your dog has freedom in the Safe Zone It is also important that you DO NOT leave your dog unattended during this time 1 Turn on the Base Transmitter 2 Turn on the Receiver Collar and be sure you...

Page 25: ...n begin to remove the Boundary Flags Start by removing every other Boundary Flag once a week until all of the Boundary Flags are removed Your training is an ongoing process As you remove the Boundary...

Page 26: ...otection against harmful interference in a residential installation The product generated uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions...

Page 27: ...re flood hurricanes and tornadoes What are the limits on Sunbeam s Liability JCSshallnotbeliableforanyincidentalorconsequentialdamagescausedbythebreachofanyexpress impliedorstatutorywarrantyorconditio...

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