How many days should the dog wear a deactivated collar before receiving the correction for the first time? At least three days and in some cases as long as 7 days. The first time the dog receives the correction should he be on or off a leash On the leash. This way the owner can easily redirect the dog to the appropriate behavior. What is the purpose of having the dog on a leash the first time he receives the correction? So in the even the dog would become confused, the owner can easily direct him to the appropriate behavior. How long should the owner leave the flags up The flags should remain for at least 2 weeks, but in some cases as long as 30 days.What is meant by the "safe zone"? The area where the dog can roam freely without getting a correction. Does the correction cause pain or harm to my dog? Absolutely not. The correction is safe, painless and humane. Can I use this system to train my dog to stop jumping over or digging under wood or metal fences? Yes. In fact approximately 40% of those buying a Radio pet already own an existing physical fence.

How do I prevent one dog from chewing on the collar of another dog? If you see one dog chewing on the other dog''s collar - pull him off and redirect him to "sit" and "stay". Also, a daily spraying of Lysol on the dog''s collar will help repel the other dog. Technical Questions asked by our customers How many feet of wire can the deluxe system handle? The Deluxe system can handle up to 4600 feet of wire. How do I keep the signal out of the back yard? On your layout of the wire you will need to do a double loop in the front yard, this is where you run a wire twice in the front yard, this way there is no wire in the back. How do I twist one wire together to cancel the signal In order to cancel the signal you MUST close your continuous loop, then twist the two ends of the wire together. It must be twisted 8 to 10 twists per foot. This is best achieved by using a drill or cordless screwdriver. Can I use a different size other than the 18-gauge wire for the boundary? Yes, as long as you use a solid or stranded wire that is an 18, 16, or 14 gauge.