Phase 2 -
Visual Boundary Training
HOW THIS PHASE WORKS
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The goal of Training Phase 2 is to familiarize your dog with the
boundary you have created. When you are getting started, visual
training aids (like flags) are extremely helpful and effective for both
you and your dog.
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By placing flags around your property where the geofence
boundaries are, your dog will learn to respect the boundaries. Once
he learns the boundaries, you can gradually remove the flags little
by little until they are all gone.
CREATE VISUAL BOUNDARIES
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Start placing flags to mark your geofence. Position the flags 3-6
feet apart, and ~5 feet inside where the actual geofence
boundary is (to account for any GPS variability).
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It can also be helpful to align your geofence with visible things
around your property (trees, gates, rocks, etc.)
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The map shown on the Wagz App Training Mode Phase 2 screen
should be helpful as you walk around your property to confirm
where you are relative to the geofence boundary. You'll see your
geofence, your dog's location, and your phone's location.
GET READY
START TRAINING
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Allow your dog to explore within the geofenced area (visually
supported by the flags). Make this time within the Safe Zone fun
and interactive so that your dog understands that this is the
desired place to be. As your dog gets within 6 feet of the
boundary, give your version of the “NO” command and lead the
dog back into the safe area by their leash. Praise and reward your
dog for their good behavior when they return inside the Safe Zone.
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The map shown on the Wagz App Training Mode Phase 2 screen
should be helpful in showing you where you and your dog are
relative to the geofence boundary.
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Repeat this as you explore the yard and approach different sides
of the geofence.
HELPFUL HINTS
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Before training starts, make sure:
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Your dog is wearing their Freedom Collar and that the
Freedom Collar has a charged battery.
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Your dog is on a leash.
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You have training treats available (optional).
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Keep in mind that younger dogs have a short attention span
and might not be able to train for long durations of time.
