PetSafe PIF00-15002 Stay and Play Wireless Fence with Replaceable Battery Collar User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- PetSafe
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PetSafe PIF00-15002 Stay and Play Wireless Fence with Replaceable Battery
Collar
Before we begin
Training is the key to success. The first 2 weeks are the most important.
Consistency is the key
Using an in-ground or wireless fence successfully requires that you spend time
consistently training your dog. At first, you will place flags at the edge of
the pet area to visually reinforce where the boundary is. Once your dog is
properly trained, you will be able to remove the flags and allow him to roam
freely in the pet area.
Comfort and safety
While your dog is learning the boundary, keep him on a lead connected to a
non-metallic collar. Make sure the receiver collar fits properly on your dog’s
neck. Remove the receiver collar if you need to take your dog out of the pet
area at any time during training. Before beginning, please read this guide and
the customer care guide thoroughly for important safety information about how
to fit and use the receiver collar.
Patience during training
You know your dog’s personality better than anyone, so be sure to monitor his
body language during training. If your dog appears to be stressed, slow down
the training and add additional days as needed. Allowing him to learn at his
own pace will increase his chances of success.
Positive reinforcement
Finish each training session with lots of treats, praise, and play. Remove the
receiver collar after each training session.
Training overview
There are four training stages for you and your dog to progress through for
him to learn to play within the pet area. The training can take up to 30 days
to reinforce good behaviour, so let your dog progress at his own pace and do
not rush the process. Patience will lead to success and confidence in your
dog’s ability to stay within his new space.
TRAINING
Day 1: Explore and learn the pet area
For the first day, set the receiver collar to level 1: tone-only or tone
with vibration. With your dog on his lead and with his favourite treats at
hand, allow him to explore the pet area. Let your dog cross the boundary and
hear the tone from the receiver collar, then invite him to come back into the
pet area. As soon as he returns, give him lots of treats and praise. The goal
is for your dog to form a positive association with being inside the pet area,
and to avoid crossing the boundary by learning the meaning of the warning
tone. Dogs can be sensitive, so keep your mood upbeat while you are training.
Train two or three times a day, 10-15 minutes each time, but do not try to do
too much too quickly. Frequent short sessions are better than less frequent,
longer sessions. The boundary flags will serve as an excellent visual aid to
help your dog to stay inside the pet area. Aim to master 3 to 4 boundary flags
per session.
Days 2-4: Learn to avoid the boundary
Set the receiver collar to level 2—the mildest static stimulation level.
With your dog on lead, repeat the process from the first day. Closely observe
your dog’s behaviour when he crosses the boundary and note whether he responds
to the stimulation. Responses can include looking around in curiosity,
flicking his ears or scratching at the receiver collar. If your dog does not
respond, check the fit of the receiver collar to make sure the contact points
are touching his skin. If the receiver collar fits correctly and your dog does
not respond, set the stimulation one level higher and repeat the process. If
your dog keeps crossing the boundary at a certain flag, stay at that flag and
continue training until your dog resists leaving the pet area. Do two or three
10-15-minute training sessions. Your goal is for your dog to consistently
choose to stay in the pet area. If necessary, add more training days before
moving on to the next step.
Days 5-8: Train to resist distractions and temptations
Retain the receiver collar settings from the last training session. With your
dog still on lead, stage some distractions to test your dog’s reliability.
Your goal is to make him stay within the boundary even with new temptations.
Start with simple temptations like placing a toy outside the boundary, then
work your way up to more difficult ones, like having a friend or neighbour
walk another pet outside the boundary area. Remember to keep your dog on a
lead while he is still learning the boundary. Also, never coax your pet to
leave the pet area.
Days 9-30: Play off-lead with supervision
Once your dog consistently respects the boundary regardless of distractions or
temptations, he is ready for the next step: unleashed supervision.Play with
your dog for a while during the first few sessions. If he does not try to
cross the boundary, occupy yourself with another task in the garden and allow
him to explore freely, but stay close by with a lead at hand. Continue to
watch your dog. If he escapes, remove the receiver collar and lead him back
into the pet area. Start these sessions with around 15 minutes and gradually
work up to one hour or more. When your dog proves trustworthy, he can go out
on his own but you should continue to check on him regularly. You can remove
every other boundary flag every 4 days until all the flags are removed. Save
them in case you move or need to train another pet.
Taking your pet out of the pet area
If you need to take your dog out of the pet area, remove the receiver collar and leave it at home. Once your dog learns the boundary, he will be reluctant to cross it for walks or car rides. There are several options to help your dog to feel comfortable leaving the pet area.
Option 1
Replace the receiver collar with a regular collar. Put your dog in a car that
is within the pet area and drive out of the pet area.
Option 2
Replace the receiver collar with a regular collar and a lead. Walk your dog
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 dog 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 dog to leave the pet area
with a few treats and praise.
Option 3
Replace the receiver collar with a regular collar and lead, then pick up your
dog and carry him out of the pet area. Congratulations! You have now completed
the training programme. You are both ready to enjoy more freedom. Make sure
that you monitor the fit of the receiver collar often and remove it when it is
not in use.