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.

When a dog barks at the mailman, runs after a jogger, jumps on a visitor, or digs a hole in the backyard, he is simply "acting like a dog". Unfortunately, these normal behaviors can sometimes become excessive or occur at the wrong time. In many cases, these "problem" behaviors may even result in damage to your property, accidental injury to others, or even result in harm to your dog. Therefore, included with each PetSafe training system is a comprehensive training manual to guide you through the training process. Each training system is created to help dog owners deter unwanted behaviors from a distance. It can be used to control any misbehavior that you see your dog exhibiting. It can also be used to teach your dog proper obedience responses when he is off the leash. Sport Dog Remote Trainer The Sport Dog Remote Trainer is the first full featured remote training collar designed for both the professional trainer and the average pet owner with no training experience. This remote training collar is most appropriate for dogs over 15 pounds that are easy or average to train.

If a dog is running through the system at only one spot in the yard, how is this corrected? Set him up at this location. For example, have him on a long leash and then have someone else walk by that spot or walk their dog by that spot. When the dog attempts to leave - pull him back with the leash and then redirect him to the "sit" and "stay" commands. Can an owner use the Radio pet to train other dogs from coming into the owner''s yard? Only if the other dogs are wearing a receiver collar. What is the dummy collar effect? This is a procedure where the collar is eliminated as a factor in learning. In other words, the dog wears the collar without it being activated for 3-5 days. This way the dog does not learn that the collar causes the correction, but rather getting to close to the yard boundary. How long should an owner take to create the dummy collar effect? On the average, it will take at least 3 days and as long as 7 days.