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Training
• Remember that this system is not a solid barrier. Using it successfully requires that you spend some time training
your pet.
• Finish each training session on a positive note with lots of praise and play. Remove the collar after each
training session.
• While your pet is still learning the boundary, contain him by another means, such as with a pen or a leash.
• Put a separate non-metallic collar on your pet’s neck and attach a leash.
• Be sure to place the collar on your dog’s neck with the PetSafe
®
logo facing up.
• If your pet appears to be stressed, slow down the training schedule, add additional days of training or increase the
amount of play time. Common stress signals include pulling on the leash toward the house, ears tucked or pulled
back, tail down or tucked between legs, body lowered, nervous/frantic movement or stiffening of the pet’s body,
lip-licking or yawning.
Day 1
For the first day, start with the collar set to
level 1, tone-only. With your pet on a leash
and with his favorite treats on hand, allow him
to explore the pet area (7A). Allow your pet to
cross the boundary (7B) and hear the tone from
the collar, then ask him to come back into the
pet area (7C) and praise and reward him. Your
goal is for your dog to associate being inside
the pet area with rewarding experiences. Dogs
are sensitive. Keep your mood upbeat as dogs
can understand when you are happy or upset.
Do two or three training sessions for about 10-
15 minutes each. Do not try to do too much too
quickly. More frequent short sessions are better
than less frequent, longer sessions.
Days 2–4
On days 2 through 4, repeat this process, but
with the collar set to level 2—the mildest static
correction level. Closely observe your pet’s
behavior while he is in the boundary zone (7B),
and note whether or not your dog responds
to the correction. Indicators of a response
include: looking around in curiosity, flicking of
the ears or scratching at the collar. If he does
not respond, check the fit of the collar to make
sure the contact points are making contact with
his skin. If the collar is fit correctly and your
dog does not respond, then move up to the
next correction level and repeat the process.
Do two or three training sessions for about
10–15 minutes each. Your goal is for your dog
to consistently choose to stay in the pet area. If
necessary, add in more days of training before
moving on to the next step.
7A
7B
7C