Petsafe YardMax™ Rechargeable In-Ground Fence™ - Manual (Page 25)

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Setup:
• Set the Static Correction Level Receiver Collar to level 2 or higher, depending reactions results from days 2
thru 4. Place the Receiver Collar on your pet.
• Put a separate non-metallic collar on your pet’s neck ABOVE the Receiver Collar and attach a leash.
Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the Contact Points.
• Have tiny pieces of treats available (hot dogs or lunch meat work well).
• Have your pet’s favorite play toy available.
• Create distractions to tempt your pet to enter the Static Correction Zones, such as:
– Have a family member cross from inside the Pet Area to outside of it.
– Throw a ball or treat outside of the Pet Area.
– Have a neighbor walk their pet outside of the Pet Area.
• Gradually increase distraction level. Never coax or call your pet out of the Pet Area.
Steps:
1. With full control of your pet on a leash, have the distraction presented.
2. If your pet does not move toward the distraction, praise and offer a treat.
3. If your pet does react to the distraction, allow him to go into the Static Correction Zone.
4. Help your pet back into the Pet Area if he does not turn back after 2 seconds.
5. Treat and praise your pet anytime he comes back into the Pet Area with or without help.
6. Repeat this process with other distractions. Use other family members during this process.
7. If your pet does not respond to the Static Correction, confirm that the Receiver Collar is fitting properly
according to Step 11.
8. If the Receiver Collar is fitted properly and if your pet does not respond to the Static Correction, increase the
Static Correction Level by 1 setting.
Days 9 thru 14 - Unleashed Supervision
Training sessions should start at 10-15 minutes, gradually increasing to over an hour.
Your pet is ready for this step only when he clearly avoids the entire Static Correction Zone, regardless of any
distractions or temptations. During this step, do not leave your pet unattended.
Goal: To give your pet free run of the Pet Area off the leash.
Setup:
Adjust the Static Correction Level to the permanent setting appropriate for your
pet.
Steps:
1. Enter the Pet Area with your pet wearing the Receiver Collar.
2. Walk around the yard and play with your pet, staying within the Pet Area at all
times.
3. Preoccupy yourself with another task in the yard while watching your pet.
4. Should your pet escape, take the Receiver Collar off and lead him back into the
Pet Area.
Phase
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