Owner's Manual
Training
Guide
The
PetSafe® Pawz
Away™
Outdoor
Pet
Barrier
operates
on
the
principle
of
positive
and
negative
reinforcement. Your
pet
will
learn
to
avoid
the
Barrier
Areas you have
set
after receiving a progressive
Static
Correction
(negative reinforcement)
and
your
pet
will
learn
that
he
is
more
comfortable
when
he
avoids
the
Barrier Areas (positive reinforcement).
In
some cases, it may
not
be
necessary to train your pet. You
can
let
your
pet
wander
freely to
determine the
new
boundaries.
Monitor
your
pet
during
his
first
session.
Pets learn at different
rates
and
it may take several times for your
pet
to successfully
understand
and
honor
the Barrier Areas.
Begin
Your
Pet's
First
Session
1.
Move
your
pet
away
from
the
Barrier
Area.
2. Activate
the
Receiver
Collar
by
turning
the
battery
door
to
the
ON
position.
Place
the
Receiver
Collar
around
your
pet's
neck. Be
sure
that
the
Receiver is directly
under
your
pet's
neck.
3. Allow
your
pet
to
wander
freely
to
learn
the
new
boundaries.
Further
Training
If
your
pet
is
confused
or
unsure
how
to
avoid
the
Barrier
Areas
then
you
may
need
to
teach
your
pet
how
to
do
so
by
following
these
easy
training
steps:
1. Place a
second
non
metallic collar
on
your
pet
ABOVE
the
Receiver
Collar
and
attach
a
long
leash.
Note:
Be
sure the extra collar does not
put
pressure on the Contact Points
of
the Receiver Collar.
2. Walk your
pet
toward the Barrier Area. As soon as you
hear
the tone
or
you see
that
your
pet
is
receiving a Static Correction, gently pull
him
away from the Barrier Area
and
back into the safe zone.
3.
Reward
your
pet
with
praise
each
time
he
leaves
the
Barrier
Area.
4. Practice this
technique
a few
times
until
you
feel
that
your
pet
is
mastering
avoidance
of
the
Barrier
Areas.
If
your
pet
is having
trouble
recognizing
the
barrier
you
may
need
to
provide
a
temporary
visual
aid. PetSafe®
Boundary
Flags
can
be
placed
around
the
perimeter
of
the
Barrier
Area
to
help
your
pet
understand
where
he
is
not
allowed
to
roam.
Once
your
pet
is
trained
to
respect
the
barrier,
the
flags
can
be
removed.
Boundary
Flags
can
be
purchased
through
the
Customer
Care
Center.
Important:
Be
sure
to
never
force
or
entice
your
pet
to
enter
the
Barrier
Areas.
Additional
Information
•
The
system
should
only
be
used
with
healthy
pets.
Contact
your
veterinarian
if
you
have
concerns
about
the
medical
condition
of
your
pet
(medication,
pregnant,
heart
conditions,
etc).
•
This
system is
not
for vicious
or
aggressive pets.
If
your
pet
may
pose
a
threat
to
others,
DO
NOT
USE
THIS
SYSTEM.
If
you
are
unsure
if
your
dog
is aggressive, please
consult
your
veterinarian
or
a certified trainer.
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Customer
Care
Center
1-800-732-2677