Petsafe PIG20-11041 Training Guide, Be Patient With Your Pet, Day 1 Boundary Flag Awareness, Goal

Important: For comfort, safety and effectiveness of product, please ensure the following:

•During the first 2 weeks of training, do not use the training device on your pet without direct supervision.

•Check the fit of the Receiver Collar to prevent excessive pressure. You should be able to insert one finger between the Contact Point and your pet’s skin.

•Never leave the Receiver Collar on your pet for more than 12 consecutive hours.

•Your pet must be carefully examined daily for any signs of a rash or sore.

•If a rash or sore is observed, discontinue the use of the Receiver Collar for a few days.

•If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.

•Your pet’s neck and the Contact Points must be washed weekly with a wash cloth and mild hand soap, then rinsed thoroughly.

A condition called Pressure Necrosis, which is a devitalization of the skin due to excessive and prolonged contact against the Contact Points, may occur if the steps above are not followed.

Training Guide

Be Patient With Your Pet

Important: Proper training of your pet is essential to the success of the PetSafe® In-Ground Fence™. Read this section completely before beginning to train your pet. Remember that the PetSafe® In-Ground Fence is not a solid barrier.

• Have fun with your pet throughout the training process. Training should be fun, fair, firm and consistent.

•Train for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. Don’t try to do too much too quickly. More-frequent short sessions are better than less-frequent longer sessions.

•If your pet shows signs of stress, slow down the training schedule, add additional days of training, or increase the amount of play time with your pet in the Pet Area. Common stress signals include:

-Pet pulling on lead toward the house

-Ears tucked

-Tail down

-Body lowered

-Nervous / frantic movement or stiffening of pet’s body

•Your pet must be completely comfortable near the Boundary Flags at the end of every training session. Spend at least 5 minutes of “play time” at the completion of each session within 3 m (10 ft) of the Boundary Flags.

•Finish each training session on a positive note with lots of praise and play.

•Remove the Receiver Collar after each training session.

•Be sure to contain your pet by another means during the training period (e.g. pen, tie-out, lead, etc.).

•During training, if you need to take your pet out of the Pet Area, remove the Receiver Collar and either pick your pet up or put him in the car to pass out of the Pet Area.

•Even if you think your pet is responding well to the training, complete the entire training. Reinforcement is important!

Phase

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Day 1 - Boundary Flag Awareness

Perform three sessions on day one, each training session lasting 10-15 minutes.

Goal:

To have your pet learn that the Boundary Flags and warning tone from the Receiver Collar define the new Pet Area.

Setup:

•Program the Receiver Collar to level 2 or 3 depending on the size and temperament of your pet and place it on your pet’s neck.

•Put a separate non-metallic collar on your pet’s neck ABOVE the Receiver Collar and attach a lead. Note: Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the Contact Points.

•Have dog treats that your pet will find desirable available.

•Have your pet’s favourite play toy available.

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