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Day 1
For the first day, start with the collar set to level 1, tone-only. With your
pet on a leash and with his favorite treats on hand, allow him to explore
the pet area (6A). Allow your pet to cross the boundary (6B) and hear
the tone from the collar, then ask him to come back into the pet area
(6C) and praise and reward him. Your goal is for your dog to associate
being inside the pet area with rewarding experiences. Dogs are
sensitive. Keep your mood upbeat as dogs can understand when you
are happy or upset. Do 2 or 3 training sessions for about 10-15 minutes
each. Do not try to do too much too quickly. More frequent short
sessions are better than less frequent, longer sessions.
Days 2–4
On days 2 through 4, repeat this process, but with the collar set to
level 2—the mildest static correction level. Closely observe your pet’s
behavior while he is in the boundary zone (6B), and note whether
or not your dog responds to the correction. Indicators of a response
are looking around in curiosity, flicking of the ears or scratching at the
collar. If he does not respond, check the fit of the collar to make sure the
contact points are making contact with his skin. If the collar is fit correctly
and your dog does not respond, then move up to the next correction
level and repeat the process. Do 2 or 3 training sessions for about
10–15 minutes each. Your goal is for your dog to consistently choose
to stay in the pet area. If necessary, add in more days of training before
moving on to the next step.
Days 5–8
On days 5 through 8, retain the collar settings from the last training
session, but stage some distractions to test your dog’s reliability. The
goal is to have your pet stay within the boundary even with new
temptations. Start with simple temptations and work your way up. Some
examples are:
• Have a family member cross from inside the boundary and exit it.
• Place a toy outside the boundary.
• Have a friend or neighbor walk another pet outside the
boundary area.
Remember to keep your pet on a leash throughout this process while he is still learning the boundary. Also, never coax your pet to leave the
pet area.
Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the contact points.
Days 9–30
Once your pet consistently respects the boundary zone regardless of
distractions or temptations, he is ready for the next step: unleashed supervision
(6D). Stay close by with a leash at hand. Play with your pet for a while during
the first few sessions. If your dog does not try to cross the boundary zone,
occupy yourself with another task in the yard, and allow him to freely explore.
Continue watching your pet. If he escapes, remove the collar and lead him
back into the pet area. Start these sessions at about 15 minutes and gradually
work up to an hour or more.
When your pet proves trustworthy, you can let him out on his own. 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.
6A
6B
6C
6D