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Congratulations! You have chosen the World’s best selling pet containment system. Our mission is to ensure your pet’s safety by providing you the tools and techniques to successfully train your pet. If this is your first pet containment system, there are just a few important things you need to know: • Use the system with healthy pets only. • This system may not be effective for vicious or aggressive pets. If your pet poses a threat to others, DO NOT USE THE SYSTEM. • The system is for residential use only. • You can contain several pets within the Pet Area, but each one must wear a Receiver Collar. Contact Posts deliver the Static Correction—2 sizes, short (for most pets) and long (for pets with long hair) Magnet Key Dot— adjusts the Correction Level Test Station— SafeLight™— Correction Waterproof Place Receiver Collar LED indicator of Level Case Contact Posts Here low battery and Magnet Correction Level Receiver Collar Test Light Battery Door ProLite® Receiver Collar Power When your pet reaches the Warning Zone, the Receiver On/Off Light Collar gives a warning beep. If your pet continues into the Static Correction Zone, a safe Static Correction will be POWER Boundary Loop 1 Light delivered through the Contact Posts to get his attention LOOP 1 until he returns to the Pet Area. Light on: no Wire problems Light off: possible Transmitter Indicator Light broken Wire Stimulation and Tone Button + Tone Only Button M RA OG ProTx®Plus Transmitter PR Programming Button The Transmitter is the control center for the fence. It plugs into a standard outlet. It is not waterproof and must be installed in a dry location. Remote Transmitter Collar for a few days. When replacing the Receiver Collar, Setup and Ongoing Operation make sure the Contact Posts and the pet’s neck are clean. Your PetSafe Professional will perform all the setup steps Consult a veterinarian if needed. for you. • Every month, check that the Receiver Collar beeps 1. Bury the Wire at the Boundary you specify. near the Boundary. If not, check the Troubleshooting 2. Install the Transmitter in a dry location. Guide. 3. Install the batteries in the Receiver Collar and Remote • Battery life depends upon how often your pet tests Transmitter. the Boundary. The SafeLight™ acts as a low battery indicator, flashing every 4 to 5 seconds when replacement 4. Set the Correction Level and test the Receiver Collar. is required. 5. Place the Receiver Collar on your pet. • Always be careful when using a weed eater or shovel For the system to operate properly, you must first near the Boundary to prevent damage to the Wire. • Train your pet to the containment system. (See the training plan enclosed.) After you’ve completed training, you can begin using the Remote Transmitter portion of Ask your PetSafe Professional the ProTx®-Plus System. (See Training Guide enclosed) about our Gentle LiteTouch • Regularly check and clean your pet’s neck. If the Training™ video and other options. Receiver Collar is too tight or your pet wears it too long, it can cause Pressure Necrosis, a condition where the skin deteriorates. If a rash or sore forms, remove the Receiver

Operating Guide A B Prepare the Remote Transmitter To Insert and Remove the Battery 1. Hold the Remote Transmitter face down and pull the battery door open (A). 2. Insert the 9-volt battery with the positive side oriented as shown (B). 3. Replace the battery door by positioning the bottom edge (C), and snap the battery door into place. C To verify the battery has been inserted correctly 1. Press either button on the Remote Transmitter. 2. The Transmitter Indicator Light should come on. 3. If the Transmitter Indicator Light does not come on, you may have inserted a bad or dead battery. Try taking it out and replacing it with one that is known to be good. 4. If the Transmitter Indicator Light still does not come on, contact your PetSafe Professional. Prepare the Receiver Collar To Insert and Remove the Batteries D E 1. With a coin, unlock the Battery Door and remove it (D). 2. Insert two 3-volt Lithium (CR2032 batteries) into the Battery Door (D). 3. Place the Battery Door back into the Receiver (E). 4. With a coin, slide Battery Door latch to lock it (E). To Pair the Remote Transmitter Setting the Correction Duration and Us- and the ProTx®-Plus ing the Remote Transmitter Transmitter To set the Correction duration, press the “Program” button. If your Receiver Collar does not beep The ProTx®-Plus Transmitter will indicate the present when the Tone Only Button of the Remote F Correction duration by beeping once or twice. It will beep Transmitter is pressed, or if you feel the once for a 1/2 second Correction and twice for a one second Receiver Collar is not responding: Correction. 1. With the Receiver Collar off your pet, Program the system to the desired Correction duration;. The Separate the Remote Transmitter and the Correction duration will be stored even if the containment ProTx®-Plus Transmitter by no more than + transmitter has been turned off. 10 feet. Once you have set the system to the desired Correction 2. Press both the top and bottom buttons (F) duration, you are ready to begin training. on the Remote Transmitter at the same When you press and hold the Stimulation and Tone Button, time. OG RA M your pet will receive a Correction for the duration set, then PR 3. The ProTx®-Plus Transmitter should beep. there will be a one second pause before receiving another 4. If the ProTx®-Plus Transmitter does Correction for the same duration, until the button is released. not beep, please contact your PetSafe Once your pet starts to associate the warning tone with the Note: Remote will only work Correction, you can press the Tone Only button to warn your Professional. with Receiver Collar inside pet that if the behavior does not change, he will receive a the containment area. Correction.

PetSafe Professional® Gentle Step 1: TEACH your pet to avoid the line of Flags using slow, progressive Static Correction. LiteTouch Training™ for Containment Suggested Correction Level: 2 – 4 Developed by Professional Trainer and Behavior Specialist Rich Weinssen Goal: Your pet begins to avoid the Flags and is comfortable 3-5 feet inside the Flag line. 4 Simple Training Steps to a Fully Contained Pet Suggested Duration (vary as necessary): 2 days, 2 1. TEACH your pet to avoid the line of Flags using fifteen-minute sessions per day. Spend 75% of the slow, progressive Static Correction. sessions playing with and rewarding your pet. 2. TRAIN your pet to avoid the Flags using maintenance-level Static Correction. Technique 3. PROVE your pet’s commitment to avoiding the 1. Adjust the Receiver Collar to the desired Correction Boundary Flags. Level and place it on your pet. 4. SUPERVISE your pet in the yard for several weeks. 2. Using a 6’ leash, steer your pet towards any Flag. Shake the Flag and say “No, Bad Flag” in a calm, but growling During all training sessions, remember to tone. Back your pet into the Pet Area (well inside the Boundary), and praise and reward your pet. • Focus on playing, having fun, and giving treats 3. Allow your pet to walk up to or past the Flags. (The • Spend the last 5-10 minutes of each training Static Correction begins when your pet is near a Flag). session having fun If your pet is not interested in the Flags, toss a few The Static Correction gets your pet’s attention, but will meat treats in the Pet Area then throw some past the not harm him. The Static Correction is similar to that of Flags. static electricity and is designed to startle, not to punish. 4. After your pet is near a Flag for 2-4 seconds, gently pull him back into the Pet Area and reward with meat Setup for Training treats. Use your leash to stop your pet from receiving • Install system fully, make all adjustments and leave the treats that are near or beyond the Flags. power on. 5. Repeat 10 to 20 times until your pet avoids the Flags. • Set Flags 10 feet apart, 2-3 feet from the Wire. This Praise and reward Flag avoidance! gives your pet a visual marker for the Boundary. 6. After every few Static Corrections, back your pet away • Read this training guide fully. from the Flags and perform basic commands (sit, stay) • Assess your pet’s level of aggression. If your pet has so you can reward correct behavior with meat treats. a known or developing aggression problem, seek 7. Occasionally toss your pet meat treats in the Pet Area. professional training/behavior assistance before using Repeat Step 1 at several different areas of your Flag line this product. each session. • Use a leash at all times until you’ve completed Steps 1-3 successfully. Step 2: TRAIN your pet to avoid the Flags using maintenance-level Static Correction. Before Every Training Session • Prepare 25-50 high-grade treats (beef hot dogs, sliced Suggested Correction Level: 6 – 9 and diced into tiny pieces). Goal: Your pet completely avoids the Flags and • Adjust the Receiver Collar to the desired Correction remains comfortable within 3-5 feet of the Flags. Level and place it on your pet. • Put your pet in a quiet place (in a crate or room) for Duration: 2 or more 15-20 minute sessions per 20-30 minutes, then spend 2-4 minutes having fun with day for 2 days (4 sessions minimum) your pet. Play, stroke, and practice commands in the yard. Use meat treats to get your pet excited. Technique • Use a leash at all times until you’ve completed Steps 1. Adjust the Receiver Collar to the desired Correction 1-3 successfully. Level and place it on your pet. 2. Use the same techniques you used in Step 1 and Walking Your Pet Out of Your Yard increase the distractions and temptations to cross the Boundary. Have family, friends and/or pets walking Always remove your pet’s Receiver Collar before leaving 5’ outside of the Boundary, parallel to the Flags. For your property to avoid unintended Static Corrections. example, following your pet, allow him to bump into After you begin training, DO NOT walk your pet past the the Flag Line a few times. Return to the Pet Area Flags for several weeks. Instead, either pick your pet up and reward/play with your pet. Place or toss meat or put him in the car to cross the Boundary. treats beyond the Flags. Have a child on a bicycle ride around outside the Flags. Once your pet successfully completes training, choose one spot to always walk your pet out of the yard. While on lead, give your pet a permission command such as “Okay!” Immediately pull your pet through the Boundary while repeating, “Okay!” Repeat this exercise several times each day until your pet crosses comfortably with you. Using meat treats will accelerate your pet’s learning.

Important: As you increase the Correction Level and Alternate Techniques for Step 1 distractions, also increase meat treats and reward/play Indoor Transmitter: Choose an indoor location that the time. Remember to remain playful and upbeat following dog can approach, but must back up to leave, for example, a any Static Correction. corner behind a garbage pail or litter box, a closed door or gate. You are ready for Step 3 when your pet avoids the Flags This way your dog’s only choice is to back away after a Static and distractions for at least 2 consecutive sessions and is Correction. Define the Boundary with Flags and allow your pet comfortable within 3-5 feet of the Flags. to “occasionally” run into the Flag line during normal activities. Pay extra attention and frequently play with and reward your pet during the training. You are ready to move outside to Step 2 Step 3: PROVE your pet’s commitment to avoiding when your pet generally avoids the Flag line and is comfortable the Boundary. within 3-5 feet of it. Suggested Correction Level: 6-9 Tie-Out: You can use the Tie-Out technique for dogs and cats. Follow the instructions on the next page. Goal: Your pet completely avoids the Flags and remains comfortable within 3-5 feet of the Flags, How to Set the Correction Level even with exciting distractions. 1. Place the magnet on the Correction Level Key Ring next to the Magnet Key Dot on the Receiver Collar (The Transmitter Duration: 2 or more 15-20 minute sessions per day for 2 also has a magnet to use in place of the Key Ring). The days SafeLight™ will come on. Technique 2. Remove the magnet from the Key Dot. The number of SafeLight™ flashes indicates the current Correction 1. Adjust the Receiver Collar to the desired Correction Level. Level and place it on your pet. 3. To increase the Correction Level, place the magnet next 2. Use a 12’-20’ leash. to the Magnet Key Dot within 5 seconds of performing the 3. Add new temptations and distractions like family, above step. The number of SafeLight™ flashes indicates friends and other pets walking away from the property the new Correction Level. Performing this step while the and continuing until they are out of sight. You can also Receiver Collar is on Correction Level 10 will cause it to have family members or friends appear and stay outside reset to level 1. of the Boundary. Ask a child to ride a bike while pulling a stuffed animal on a string. Training success depends During Training Sessions on the quality and quantity of distractions you provide. • Focus on playing, having fun, and giving treats. If Move to Step 4 when the strongest temptations do not your pet appears stressed after any Static Correction, draw your pet out of the Pet Area for at least 3 consecutive stop training and focus on play. Reward simple sessions. commands with meat treats and attention. Avoid further Static Corrections for the rest of the training session. Step 4: SUPERVISE your pet in the yard for several (Signs of stress include refusing meat treats, hanging weeks. head down, tucking tail or not wagging it, lowering ears, frantic movement, jumping on handler, excessive Suggested Correction Level: 6-9 panting, etc.) Goal: Your pet completely avoids the Flags and • Have fun for the last 5-10 minutes of each training remains comfortable within 3-5 feet of the Flags, session. Play, stroke and practice commands in the yard. even with exciting distractions, without a leash. Use meat treats to get your pet excited. Stay outside during the session while your pet is thinking about the Duration: 2 days of ongoing distractions as before, then 2 Static Correction. Going inside may cause your pet to be weeks of fully supervised sessions reluctant in the yard during the NEXT training session. • Pet Not Responding: If your dog doesn’t seem to respond Technique after 10 or more Static Corrections at the Flags, check the fit 1. Adjust the Receiver Collar to the desired Correction of the Receiver Collar. Ensure that the Contact Posts make Level and place it on your pet. contact with your pet’s skin. Increase the Correction Level 2. When you begin this stage, allow your pet to drag a only if necessary. leash around on the ground. (If necessary, your pet will Any time you believe your containment system may be easier to catch with a dragging leash.) not be functioning properly, place your pet on a leash 3. Continue to provide distractions and temptations to and remove the Receiver Collar immediately. Follow cross the Boundary and continue to reward your pet for the Troubleshooting Guide and/or call your PetSafe good choices. Professional. 4. When your pet has not felt any Static Corrections for 2 weeks, decrease supervision. After Each Training Session • Put your pet in a quiet room for 20-30 minutes. • If you choose to remove the Receiver Collar, wait until your pet comes out of the quiet room. • Do not act sympathetic or sad. Staying positive yourself helps your pet stay positive. Flag Removal After you are satisfied your pet’s training is complete, remove every other Flag every 4 days until all Flags are removed.

Cat Containment Training Setup Outdoor Technique 2: On Lead Your goal is to train your cat to turn towards home every Day 1 time he hears the warning beep from the Receiver Collar. You need an assistant on Day 1. Training should take about one week. 1. Choose a small area for your first training session. 1. When training a cat, use a harness for attaching the Place the Flags approximately 3-4 feet apart. Change tie-out or lead. the training area for each session. 2. Set the Receiver Collar to Correction Level 2 or 3, 2. Have your assistant lead your cat slowly into the depending on the size and temperament of your cat. Warning Zone. When you hear the beep, shake the Flag The higher the Correction Level, the stronger the Static from side to side to startle your cat. Repeat several times. Correction. Day 2 3. Select the length of Contact Posts appropriate for your 1. Do not touch the Flags. cat and fit the Receiver Collar. Cats must wear Receiver 2. With your cat on lead, take him into the Warning Zone. Collars much tighter than standard collars. Both If he does not back out of the Warning Zone within a few Contact Posts must touch the skin. seconds, he will experience a mild Static Correction. Choose one of the training techniques outlined below. 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 Outdoor Technique 1: Tie-Out Flags with or without the Receiver Collar on. If your cat 1. Purchase a 15’ to 20’ yard tie-out from any pet store. thinks he can pass the Flags, the training will take longer. 2. Follow the Setup for Training directions. Leave the Flags in place for 3 weeks after your cat is 3. Insert the yard anchor in the ground so the end of the trained. Then remove every other Flag every 4 days until tie-out reaches 1-2 feet past the Flag line. they are all gone. Keep the Flags for future use. 4. To ensure your cat’s well-being, be sure there is shade and fresh water within the radius of the tie-out. Regularly check the Receiver Collar and the fit against your 5. Attach your cat’s harness to the tie-out. cat’s skin. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide if needed. 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 Indoor Technique cat will experience different areas of the Boundary. Set up the Indoor Transmitter near a wall or just inside 8. Continue the training for 3 days. During this period, a room you wish to keep your cat out of. When your cat your cat will learn to recognize the warning beep and to hears the warning and receives the Static Correction, his avoid the Correction Zone. 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 • Check and replace the batteries if necessary. The SafeLight™ acts as a low battery beep near the Boundary indicator, flashing 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 flashes when activated. Pet does not respond to • Check fit of the Receiver Collar to ensure the Contact Posts touch the skin. the Static Correction • 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 • Check and replace the batteries if necessary. The SafeLight™ acts as a low battery Correction and runs indicator, flashing every 4 to 5 seconds when replacement is required. through Boundary • 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 • Contact your PetSafe Professional. Loop Light is off Transmitter loop alarm • Contact your PetSafe Professional. is sounding

The “Come” Command PetSafe Professional® Remote 1. Put a separate, non-metallic Training Guide collar on your pet’s neck ABOVE the Receiver Collar, General Tips and attach a 10-foot leash. Note: Be sure the extra collar • Eliminate one misbehavior or teach one obedience does not put pressure on the command at a time. If you move too fast with the Contact Posts. training, your pet may become confused. 2. Hold your leash in one hand • Be consistent. Give your pet a tone or stimulation with and the Remote Transmitter in each misbehavior. the other. • Do not over-correct your pet. Use as few stimulations as 3. Wait for your pet to walk away possible to train your pet. from you. Press and hold the • Unless you can supervise him, it is recommended that Stimulation and Tone Button. you restrict your pet from situations in which he has a 4. Immediately give the command history of misbehaving. However, setting up a situation “Come” while continuing to as a training session can dramatically improve your hold the Stimulation and Tone Button. chances of success. 5. Using the leash, gently guide your pet • If your pet reacts to the training by hiding or acting toward you until he begins to come in fearful, redirect his attention to a simple and appropriate your direction. behavior such as the “Sit” command. 6. Immediately release the Stimulation and • Never use the Remote Trainer to correct or eliminate any Tone Button as soon as your pet steps form of aggressive behavior. If you are unsure if your towards you, and praise him enthusiastically. dog is aggressive, please consult your veterinarian or a 7. Quickly move backwards as your pet begins to come back to certified trainer. you, praising him the entire time. 8. Praise your pet when he returns to you. Teaching Basic Obedience 9. Repeat Steps 3 through 8. The “Sit” Command 10. Once your pet responds readily to the “Come” command 1. Put a separate, non-metallic collar on your pet’s neck several times, back away from him without giving a ABOVE the Receiver Collar, and attach a 10-foot leash. command. When your pet turns toward you, give the Note: Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on command “Come” (WITHOUT STIMULATION) and praise the Contact Posts. him while you continue to back up. Praise your pet when he 2. Hold the leash and the Remote Transmitter in one returns to you. hand. Keep your other hand free to guide your pet into 11. Use your leash to prevent your pet from running past you. If a “Sit” position. your pet manages to run past you, repeat Steps 3 through 8. 3. Press and hold the Stimulation and Tone Button. 4. Immediately give the “Sit” command while continuing to The “Stay” Command hold the Stimulation and Tone Button. 1. Put a separate, non-metallic collar on your pet’s neck 5. Release the Stimulation and Tone Button as soon as ABOVE the Receiver Collar, and attach a 10-foot leash. your pet is in position, and praise him. Note: Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the 6. Release your pet from the “Sit” command and play. Contact Posts. 7. Repeat Steps 2 through 6. 2. Put your pet on his bed. Hold your leash in one hand and the Remote Transmitter in the other. 3. Staying within 3 feet, walk the perimeter of the bed. Do not say anything to your pet. 4. If your pet tries to leave the bed, press and hold the Stimulation and Tone Button and give the “Stay” command. Continue to hold the button until your pet is back on his bed. If necessary, use the leash to guide your pet onto his place. Note: If your pet breaks the “Sit” command, repeat steps 5. Praise your pet when he is back on his bed. 3 through 6. Keep your pet close to you while teaching the 6. Once your pet has settled for a few seconds, release him and “Sit” command. play calmly. 7. Repeat steps 1 through 5.

Eliminating Unwanted Behavior Trash Raiding The easiest way to prevent trash raiding is to remove Jumping Up garbage and tempting food from your pet’s environment. Pets typically jump up to get attention. If you do not want You can use the Remote Trainer to teach your pet to stay your pet to jump on you, then friends or members of the away from these items; however, you must be prepared to family should not encourage this behavior. That means correct your pet every time he approaches them. every time your pet jumps on someone, he should be reprimanded or redirected to an alternate and acceptable 1. Choose the Intensity Level 1 higher than normal. behavior, for which he can receive praise. 2. Pick a temptation for your pet and position yourself where he cannot see you. Note: It is best if your pet first understands the “Sit” 3. While your pet’s mouth is touching the temptation, command. press and hold the Stimulation and Tone Button. 1. As soon as your pet lifts his paws off the ground to Immediately release the button when your pet leaves jump on you, press the Stimulation and Tone Button the temptation. and give the command “Sit.” 4. Do not say anything, as you want your 2. Release the Stimulation and Tone Button immediately pet to associate the stimulation with his once your pet is sitting, and verbally praise him. behavior, not you. 3. If your pet ignores the stimulation, increase the 5. If your pet does not respond to the Intensity Level by 1. stimulation, increase the Intensity Level by 4. Practice this exercise in 1 and repeat the process. several different areas 6. Repeat this process in several different and use different people locations with different temptations. for distractions. Excessive Barking Digging Barking is an instinctive behavior for dogs. It is impossible It is important to first to keep your dog from barking entirely, but you can teach understand why your pet is digging. Many dogs, such as him to be quiet when you give him a command. terriers, were bred to flush out prey, and digging is very Note: This will only be effective when you are at home with innate to them. Other dogs may be digging to find a cool your dog. spot to lie down, or simply out of boredom. Your pet may no longer have the desire to dig if he is provided with the 1. Put your dog in a situation that will tempt him to bark. following: 2. When your dog begins to bark, press the Stimulation and Tone Button and give him the command “Quiet.” • A cool, shaded area in which to lie down, and plenty of water. 3. Immediately release the button once your dog stops • An alternate activity, such as a favorite toy. barking and praise him. • Plenty of play, exercise, and attention. 4. If your dog ignores the stimulation and continues to • A yard free from rodents or prey that he may be trying to bark, increase the Intensity Level by 1 and repeat the flush out. process. 5. Practice this exercise in different areas using different 1. Choose the Intensity Level 1 higher than normal. situations that would cause your dog to bark. 2. Place the Receiver Collar on your pet and wait at least 10 minutes before placing him in the yard. No other people or pets should be in the yard, as you do not want your pet to associate the stimulation with anything other than his digging. Your pet must be securely fenced in or contained during training. 3. From a window or area where your pet cannot see you, wait until your pet begins to dig. 4. While your pet digs, press the Stimulation and Tone Button and release it when he stops digging. Only press the button while your pet is in the act of digging, and do not say anything to him. 5. If your pet ignores the stimulation, increase the Intensity Level by 1. 6. Continue to watch your pet, as he may choose another area to dig. 7. Do not allow your pet in the yard unsupervised until he has completely stopped digging.

Commonly Asked Questions and Answers Once my dog is fully trained Yes; The Receiver Collar does not differentiate which mode the system is in. Either to the Containment Boundary, way, the dog will receive a Correction for being too close to the Boundary or for a can I give him a Correction bad behavior if you so desire. via the Remote Transmitter at the same time he is receiving the Correction from the Containment Transmitter? Can I use the Remote No; The Receiver Collar must be within the fence boundary and the Remote Transmitter to train my dog Transmitter must be within 200 feet from the Containment Transmitter. The outside the Containment area? Remote Transmitter can be taken outside and be effective from outside the Containment area, so long as it is within 200 feet of the Containment Transmitter. When I begin to use the Understand that when you attempt Remote Training within the Containment area Remote Transmitter within the your dog may demonstrate some “confusion” at first. After all, he is now being Containment area, are there corrected within an area in which he has grown to know as a “safe area” - an area certain things I should know or which he can roam free and an area that has been free of Correction. work on first? Thus, it is best that the first time your dog receives a Remote Correction within the Containment area, he is on a leash and is being corrected for a behavior that he already knows as inappropriate. A good starting point is to work with him on obedience commands that you have already established in other areas such as the local park or in other areas of your neighborhood. Once he begins to look comfortable and is demonstrating an understanding of how to avoid the Remote Corrections, you can then move on to using the Remote Trainer for modifying such behaviors as keeping him out of the garden, preventing him from digging holes, or teaching him to stop barking on command. If my dog becomes confused If this or any other unexpected behavior happens, your best choice is to keep your when I correct him with the response simple - one that asks your dog to do something basic. Pick something Remote Transmitter within the your dog has done many times before, such as the “Sit” or “Stay” commands. Containment area, what should Reliance on an old habit can bring a misbehaving dog - even a frightened dog I do? - back into the comfort zone. This will enable you to reward your dog or to regroup should this become necessary. Other than acting confused Every dog has his own unique personality and thus will have his own way of in response to receiving the responding to a Static Correction. Some of the more common ways a dog may Correction from either the inappropriately respond to the first few Static Corrections include hiding under Containment or Remote a bush or table or running into the garage. It is important that no matter which Transmitter - what else might I reaction your dog chooses that you always respond the same way. As was expect to see him do? described earlier, keep your response simple and direct your dog to a behavior that he is already comfortable with, such as the “Sit” or “Stay” commands. If I have supervised my dog Yes; It is always a good idea to have your dog on a leash the first time he receives receiving the first Correction a Correction from either. It is also a good idea for you to supply this same on- from the Containment leash supervision anytime you use the Remote Transmitter in a new situation. Transmitter, do I have to provide For example, if your dog has successfully learned to respond to the Remote the same on-leash supervision Transmitter in your yard, you should still have him on a leash the first time he with the Remote Transmitter? receives the Correction inside your home. Is there one general rule or tip Perhaps the one general rule most essential for training with the ProTx®-Plus I should keep in mind when system is work on only one behavior at a time. For example, train your dog to yard training my dog with the boundaries first and once this training is complete then, and only then, begin to ProTx®-Plus system? use a Remote Transmitter to improve obedience commands. Moreover, it is critical not to correct out of frustration or as the result of misguided humor. As an owner, you need to be as disciplined as you want your dog to be. Caution Notes • Always have the collar on your dog, and the Remote Transmitter in your possession, when you and your dog are in potentially troublesome situations. • Your dog may “test” the Receiver Collar. Be consistent when this occurs. • Do not attach the Receiver to a metal choker collar. • Do not attach a leash to the Receiver Collar. • Do not usr the Remote Transmitter in an attempt to correct or eliminate any form of aggressive or biting behavior. Radio Systems Corporation 10427 Electric Avenue Knoxville, TN 37932 www.petsafeprofessional.com 400-744 ©Copyright 2005, Radio Systems Corporation


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