Petsafe Pawz Away® Mat - Manual (Page 7)

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Training Guide
The PetSafe ® Pawz Away ™ Mat operates on the principle of positive and negative reinforcement.
Your pet will learn to avoid the Pawz Away ™ Mat after receiving a Tone, Static Stimulation, or
combination of both (negative reinforcement). Your pet will learn that he is more comfortable when
he avoids the Pawz Away
™ Mat (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 fi rst session. Pets learn at different rates
and it may take several times for your pet to successfully understand and honor the Pawz Away
™ Mat.
Continue to use the Pawz Away ™ Mat even if you are not successful on day one. It may take 2-4 days
for your pet to learn to avoid the Mat.
Begin Your Pet’s First Session
Move your pet away from the 1. Pawz Away ™ Mat.
Choose the 2. Tone+Stimulation training option on the control.
Allow your pet to wander freely around the Mat. 3.
Further Training
If your pet is confused or unsure how to avoid the Pawz Away ™ Mat then you may need to teach
your pet how to do so by following these easy training steps:
Place a collar on your pet and attach a long leash. (For cats we recommend using a harness.) 1.
Walk your pet on the 2. Pawz Away ™ Mat. As soon as you hear the tone or you see that your pet is
receiving a Static Stimulation, gently pull him away from the Mat and back into the safe zone.
Reward your pet with praise each time he leaves the Pawz Away
3. ™ Mat.
Practice this technique a few times until you feel that your pet is mastering avoidance of the Mat. 4.
Important: Be sure to never force or entice your pet onto the Pawz Away ™ Mat.
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General Tips
Automobile Use
To prevent any damage to the surface of the automobile, we recommend placing a soft cloth
between the automobile and the Pawz Away
™ Mat. For indoor use only.
Care & Cleaning
Remove the Controls from the Mat by unsnapping. Clean the Pawz Away ™ Mat as needed with
a cloth and mild soapy water. Dry the Mat with a towel. Do not submerse the Mat or controls
in water. After the Mat has dried, re-attach the controls. The PetSafe
® Pawz Away ™ Mat is very
durable and with proper maintenance will last for many years.
Storage
The PetSafe ® Pawz Away ™ Mat is packaged on a cylinder. We recommend that you keep the
package and cylinder for storing. This will prevent creasing and will help provide many years of
use from the Mat. It will also prevent damage to the vinyl/wires and to the controls.