How To Train My Dog to a PetSafe® Guardian® GPS 2.0 Dog Fence + Tracking Phase 3: Train to Resist Distractions and Temptations
Avoid leaving the collar on the pet for more than 12 hours per day to prevent skin irritation. If redness or irritation is observed, discontinue use of the product until the skin no longer appears irritated.
Training your dog to use the PetSafe® Guardian® GPS 2.0 Dog Fence +Tracking is necessary to successfully contain your dog. This process should not be rushed. Patience, consistency, and a minimum time commitment of 15 days are required. Each dog is different and may require more time, but less time is not ideal. There should be 2-3 training sessions daily, lasting 10-15 minutes each. Dogs can be sensitive, so it is important to keep a positive attitude. If you become frustrated, so will your dog.
Before You Begin:
You will need to place a regular collar or harness on your dog in addition to the GPS Collar. You will also need a leash and some of your dog’s favorite treats.
Never attach a leash to the PetSafe® Guardian® GPS + Tracking collar.
Phase 3: Train to Resist Distractions and Temptations
Retain the settings on the collar from the previous training sessions.
Attach the leash to the dog’s regular collar.
Stage some distractions outside of the pet area to test your dog’s reliability. This can be a person walking past, someone walking by with another dog, or having a toy placed outside the boundary before the dog’s training session. Never coax your dog over the boundary area.
After your training sessions, remove the collar and provide your dog with praise and playtime.
Once your pet no longer shows interest by moving in the direction of the distraction, move to How To Train My Dog to a PetSafe® Guardian® GPS 2.0 Dog Fence + Tracking Phase 4: Supervised Off-Leash Play.