Petsafe Magnetic 4 Way Locking Classic Cat Flap - Manual (Page 7)

Testing your magnetic cat fl ap
Position the 4 way lock in the ‘in or out’ position. Place collar key on
centre of tunnel. Let go of collar key and push door with your hand to open
(Fig. 10). Do not force fl ap open with magnet in hand (Fig. 11). Fit one
hanging key to your cat’s collar (Fig. 12).
Training your cat to use the cat fl ap
Most cats will learn to use the cat fl ap almost at once but there are a few
who may be a little nervous at fi rst. The following tips will help your pet to
take full advantage of the outdoor freedom and indoor comfort – which
you want for your cat – and which your new cat fl ap provides.
The most important rule is to be patient with your cat. Don’t be in a hurry.
Let your cat work out for itself that it can go in and out of doors. Don’t
force it through the fl ap or it may become frightened.
Many cat owners install cat fl aps when they move house. If this applies
to you, make sure that your cat is familiar with his or her surroundings
before you fi t the cat fl ap. Take it on supervised trips outdoors on a
leash and make sure it also feels secure and comfortable in its new
indoor environment. Cats can develop long lasting fears in unfamiliar
surroundings.
Once you have installed your cat fl ap, leave the fl ap open for some time.
You can do this by using a long strip of masking tape; open the fl ap and
use the tape to keep it held open by fi xing the other end of the tape to the
surface above. Make sure that the fi xing is secure so that the fl ap can not
fall down accidentally. Let your cat become familiar with it and go in and
out freely.
Establish a motive for your cat to use the
door. A good one is food. First feed the
cat near the door, inside and then near the
door outside. Repeat as often as you need
to. Most cats, especially kittens, also have
a strong urge for freedom, perhaps to
hunt. Cats are also social creatures – they
enjoy the company of other cats. This can be
another reason for them to explore outside.
If this is something new to your cat, it may
take some patience to teach your cat how
to use it. When your cat makes progress,
give them a lot of praise - they’ve earned it!
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