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5 Pet Acclimation Guide
Tips to help you and your pet adapt quickly
to using your new PortionPro Rx
Smooth Start Roadmap
for Happier, Healthier
Pets
The PortionPro Rx is a new routine
for your pet, and for you, too! This
guide is designed to help make the
transition easier for both of you.
Most pets will get used to the new
sights and sounds within a few
days. Others may take longer,
perhaps even a week or more, to
fully adjust.
Steps for Smooth Sailing
to Chaos-Free Feeding
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Be positive and confident
about your new feeder.
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Be calm and patient.
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Follow outlined steps,
one at a time.
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Don’t rush.
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If needed, go back to the last
step your pet was comfortable
with and repeat it until they
are at ease with it again.
Then try moving forward.
Pre-Training Setup Tips
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Let your pet sniff and
explore as you unpack and
set up the PortionPro Rx.
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Show an upbeat attitude
and mannerisms when
near the PortionPro Rx.
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Make the feeder the place
to be! Interact with your pet
while near the PortionPro Rx.
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Put your PortionPro Rx in
a low-traffic area, near an
outlet. (Place the feeder back
against a wall or cabinet so
your pet can easily reach
the front and sides.)
●
If this is a new feeding spot,
use lots of praise, petting, and
treats as your pet adjusts.
●
Plug in and program your
PortionPro Rx (see Quick
Start Guide and/or
page 7
).
Pair a collar tag to this
PortionPro Rx and attach it
to the assigned pet’s collar.*
●
Fill the food bin with your
pet’s usual dry food.
*
If the assigned pet is not used to a collar,
take a few days to follow the “Tips to Help
Your Cat Adapt to a Collar” on page 19
before moving to Part 1.