How to Train My Pet to a PetSafe® Guardian® GPS + Tracking Fence Phase 1: Explore the Pet Area
Training your pet to use the Guardian® GPS + Tracking Fence is necessary to successfully contain your pet. This process should not be rushed. Patience, consistency, and a minimum time commitment of 15 days are required. Each pet is different and may require more time, but less time is not ideal. There should be 2-3 training sessions daily and kept to 10-15 minutes each. Pets can be sensitive, so it is important to keep a positive attitude. If you become frustrated, so will your pet.
Before You Begin:
You will need to place a regular collar on your pet in addition to the GPS Collar. You will also need a leash and some of your pet’s favorite treats.
Never attach a leash to the Guardian® GPS + Tracking collar.
Phase 1: Explore the Pet Area Day 1
This step is teaching your pet what they are supposed to do when they hear the beep.
Set the collar to Tone and Vibration only. Visit How to Change the Correction Level On My PetSafe® Guardian® GPS + Tracking Fence Collar for assistance changing the correction level.
Attach the leash to the pet’s regular collar, and with treats on hand, allow your pet to explore the pet area.
- Let your pet cross the boundary and hear the tone from the collar, then invite your pet to come back into the pet area. As soon as he returns, give him lots of treats and praise.
For the best results, train your dog on the portion of your boundary that has the clearest view of the sky. Approach the boundary in a wide zig-zag pattern (moving side to side, parallel, and gradually moving closer) to ensure you have control over whether your dog receives a warning tone or a static correction.
Please note that boundaries created using GPS technology are affected by several factors such as satellite positions and weather; your dog will be warned and corrected in a general area, not at an exact location every time.
After your training sessions, remove the collar and provide your pet with praise and playtime.
Once your pet begins to show signs of returning to the pet area when they hear the collar beep, move to Phase 2: Learn to Avoid The Boundary Area.
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