How to Train Your Pet to the PetSafe® Rechargeable In-Ground Fence™ Phase 3: Distractions
Avoid leaving the collar on your pet for more than 12 hours per day to prevent skin irritation. If skin irritation does occur, stop using the collar and call your vet.
Training your pet to a PetSafe® Rechargeable In-Ground Fence™ is essential for successful integration into your and your pet’s lives.
At a minimum, you will need to commit to three sessions, on three different days of training for 10-15 minutes each session for each phase. You will also need to have toys and treats available for praise at each session.
If your pet shows signs of stress, increase the amount of playtime in the pet area. Signs of stress can include ears tucked, tail down, cowering, pulling on the leash, or stiffening.
Attach a leash to a second, non-metallic collar placed above the training collar on your pet.
Offer a minor distraction, such as another person walking by, outside of the boundary zone. If the pet does not react or attempt to leave the boundary area, offer your pet praise.
If you notice a reaction or an attempt to leave the boundary area, allow the pet to return to the to the pet area.
Repeat the same process while gradually increasing the distraction level.
Once your pet no longer responds to distractions or respects the boundary, proceed to the next phase of training. Visit How to Train Your Pet to the PetSafe® Rechargeable In-Ground Fence™ Phase 4: Unleashed Supervision.
- Spend at least five minutes of play time within 10 feet of the boundary flags at the end of each training session.
Remove the training collar after each session.
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