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TRAINING GUIDE
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 Contact Points of the Receiver Collar.
2. Hold the Handheld Remote approximately 2 feet from the Receiver Collar. Starting at Level 1 on the
Intensity Dial, press the Stimulation Button continuously for 1 to 2 seconds. At this level you may not
feel the static stimulation.
Note: Continuous stimulation will transmit for no more than eight continuous
seconds no matter how long the button is pressed. To reactivate, release and repress the button.
3. Increase the level on the Intensity Dial 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 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 Stimulation is appropriate to use and when to release
the button. Please refer to “Find the Best Stimulation Level for Your Pet” for additional information.
Stopping Unwanted Behavior:
When stopping unwanted behavior, it is suggested to use higher
levels of static stimulation - 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 stimulation. 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 stimulation 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.
• If your pet reacts to the tones by hiding or acting fearful, redirect his attention to a simple and
appropriate behavior, such as the “sit” command.
• Other pets in hearing range will be affected by the training tones. Therefore, training sessions
should be conducted out of hearing range of other pets.
• Only let responsible family members use the Trainer. It is not a toy!
Never use the Remote Trainer to correct or eliminate any form of aggressive
behavior. If you are unsure if your dog is aggressive, please consult your
veterinarian or a certified trainer.
