Phase 4:
Days 9 Through 14—Supervision Off the Lead
Training sessions should start at 10–15 minutes, gradually increasing to over an hour.
Your pet is ready for this step only when he or she clearly avoids the entire static stimulation zone, regardless of any
distractions or temptations. During this step, do not leave your pet unattended.
Goal:
To give your pet free run of the pet area off
the lead.
Setup:
• Adjust the static stimulation level to the
permanent setting appropriate for your pet.
• Put a separate non-metallic collar on your
pet's neck. Keep a lead close by to use in
case your pet escapes the pet area.
Steps:
1. Enter the pet area with your pet wearing the
receiver collar.
2. Walk around the garden and play with your pet, staying within the pet area at all times (12D).
3. Preoccupy yourself with another task in the garden while watching your pet.
4. Should your pet escape, take the receiver collar off and lead him back into the pet area.
Phase 5:
Days 15 to 30—Pet Monitoring
By now your pet should be ready use the system without constant supervision. However, be sure to check in on your
pet at regular intervals.
After you are satisfied your pet's training is complete, remove every other boundary flag every 4 days until all flags
are removed. Save the boundary flags for future use.
Taking Your Pet Out of the Pet Area
Important: Remove the receiver collar and leave it at home.
Once your pet learns the boundary, he will be reluctant to cross it for walks
or car rides.
Option 1:
Replace the receiver collar with a regular collar. Put your pet in a car that is
within the pet area and drive him out of the pet area.
Option 2:
Replace the receiver collar with a regular collar and lead. Walk your pet out
of the pet area while giving a command such as "OK" at a specific place
along the boundary (the end of your driveway, sidewalk, etc.). Always leave
the pet area from the same spot in your garden with a lead and your pet will
associate leaving the pet area only on a lead, only at this spot, and only with
a person. You may initially need to convince your pet to leave the pet area
with a treat and lots of praise.
Note: You may also carry your pet out of the pet area.
Congratulations! You have now completed the training program. You are both ready to enjoy more freedom. Just
make sure to continue to check the tightness of the receiver collar and remove it when it is not in use.
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