Cat Containment Training
Setup
Your goal is to train your cat to turn towards home every
time he hears the warning beep from the Receiver Collar.
Training should take about one week.
1. When training a cat, use a harness for attaching the
tie-out or lead.
2. Set the Receiver Collar to Correction Level 2 or 3,
depending on the size and temperament of your cat.
The higher the Correction Level, the stronger the Static
Correction.
3. Select the length of Contact Posts appropriate for your
cat and
fi
t the Receiver Collar. Cats must wear Receiver
Collars much tighter than standard collars. Both
Contact Posts must touch the skin.
Choose one of the training techniques outlined below.
Outdoor Technique 1: Tie-Out
1. Purchase a 15’ to 20’ yard tie-out from any pet store.
2. Follow the Setup for Training directions.
3. Insert the yard anchor in the ground so the end of the
tie-out reaches 1-2 feet past the Flag line.
4. To ensure your cat’s well-being, be sure there is shade
and fresh water within the radius of the tie-out.
5. Attach your cat’s harness to the tie-out.
6. Leave your cat in the tie-out area for 4 to 6 hours.
7. Move the tie-out to different areas of your yard so your
cat will experience different areas of the Boundary.
8. Continue the training for 3 days. During this period,
your cat will learn to recognize the warning beep and to
avoid the Correction Zone.
Outdoor Technique 2: On Lead
Day 1
You need an assistant on Day 1.
1. Choose a small area for your
fi
rst training session.
Place the Flags approximately 3-4 feet apart. Change
the training area for each session.
2. Have your assistant lead your cat slowly into the
Warning Zone. When you hear the beep, shake the Flag
from side to side to startle your cat. Repeat several times.
Day 2
1. Do not touch the Flags.
2. With your cat on lead, take him into the Warning Zone.
If he does not back out of the Warning Zone within a few
seconds, he will experience a mild Static Correction.
3. If your cat attempts to leave the Pet Area, make sure he
does not get past the Flags. Never let the cat past the
Flags with or without the Receiver Collar on. If your cat
thinks he can pass the Flags, the training will take longer.
Leave the Flags in place for 3 weeks after your cat is
trained. Then remove every other Flag every 4 days until
they are all gone. Keep the Flags for future use.
Regularly check the Receiver Collar and the
fi
t against your
cat’s skin. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide if needed.
Indoor Technique
Set up the Indoor Transmitter near a wall or just inside
a room you wish to keep your cat out of. When your cat
hears the warning and receives the Static Correction, his
only choice is to back away. If you set up the Transmitter
where your cat can run through the Correction Zone,
training will take longer.
Containment Troubleshooting Guide
Contact your PetSafe Professional anytime you have a question or concern.
Receiver Collar does not
beep near the Boundary
• Check and replace the batteries if necessary. The SafeLight™ acts as a low battery
indicator,
fl
ashing every 4 to 5 seconds when replacement is required.
• Test the Receiver Collar to verify it is activated. Look at the Test Station on the
Transmitter. The Receiver Test Light
fl
ashes when activated.
Pet does not respond to
the Static Correction
• Check
fi
t of the Receiver Collar to ensure the Contact Posts touch the skin.
• Shave pet’s fur where the Contact Posts touch the skin or try the long Contact Posts.
• Increase the Correction Level of the Receiver Collar.
Pet ignores Static
Correction and runs
through Boundary
• Check and replace the batteries if necessary. The SafeLight™ acts as a low battery
indicator,
fl
ashing every 4 to 5 seconds when replacement is required.
• Repeat training to reinforce it.
• Increase the Correction Level.
Pet’s neck seems irritated
• Leaving the Receiver Collar on for periods longer than 12 hours may cause neck
irritation. If a rash or sore is observed, remove the Receiver Collar for a few days or
relocate it on your pet’s neck. If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your
veterinarian
Transmitter Boundary
Loop Light is off
• Contact your PetSafe Professional.
Transmitter loop alarm
is sounding
• Contact your PetSafe Professional.
