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test the remote trainer
We recommend you experience first-hand how the Remote Trainer functions. Always begin at the lowest level
and increase the intensity up to your personal comfort level.
1. Place your fingers on both Vibration Points of the Receiver Collar.
2. Hold the Handheld Remote approximately 2 feet from the Receiver Collar and press the Vibration Up
Button (+) to show Level 1 on the Digital Display. Press the Vibration Button (Blue). At this level you may not
feel the Vibration Stimulation.
Note: An automatic safety time-out will be triggered if any Vibration Button
is held for more than 10 seconds. Once released, the Vibration Button resets to normal functionality.
3. Increase the intensity until the sensation begins to feel uncomfortable.
General tips
Introducing the Remote Trainer: Introduce your PetSafe
®
Receiver Collar when your dog graduates from
puppy stage and understands basic obedience commands. PetSafe
®
Receiver Collars should only be used
with pets who are over 4 to 6 months of age.
Avoiding a “Collar Wise” dog: Try to avoid letting your dog become “collar wise”, obeying only when
wearing the PetSafe
®
Receiver Collar. Similarly, avoid letting the dog learn to obey only when seeing the
Handheld Remote in your hand. This is easy to prevent (see “Remain the Leader” in the “Dog Training
Recommendations” section).
Training Sessions & Determining Stimulation Levels: Keep your training sessions short and watch your
dog’s reaction - your pet will tell you what level of Vibration is appropriate to use and when to release the
button. Please refer to “Find the Best Vibration Level for Your Pet” for additional information.
Stopping Unwanted Behavior: When stopping unwanted behavior, it is suggested to use higher levels
of Vibration - the pet should be convinced that his unacceptable actions (not you) caused the annoying
sensation to happen.
Dogs First Learn One Command: Focus on learning one command before moving on to another. When
teaching a command like “heel”, “come”, “sit”, or “down”, many trainers recommend using low levels of
Vibration. The dog quickly learns to turn off or completely avoid the unpleasant sensation.
Reinforcing Known Commands: To reinforce commands the dog already knows, it is suggested to use
medium Vibration levels. This teaches the dog to respect instructions by always listening and obeying.
Note: Using praise or treats to reward the correct response is great for encouraging the dog, but it is
suggested you and your family members always remain the dog’s leader.
Never use the Remote Trainer to correct or eliminate any form of aggressive behavior.
We recommend you contact your local veterinarian or professional trainer to determine if
your pet might be aggressive.
