Petsafe Indoor Radio Fence Frequently Asked Questions

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INDOOR RADIO FENCE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


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Training Questions


Technical Questions

 

Training questions

Q: Can I use it to keep my dog off furniture?

A: Yes, this is one of the most common uses.

Q: Can I move it from location to location?

A: Yes, but be sure that the dog has learned to avoid one area before moving to another area.

Q: What is the dummy collar effect?

A: 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.

Q: How long should an owner take to create the dummy collar effect?

A: Three to seven days.

Q: How many days should the dog wear a deactivated collar before receiving the correction for the first time?

A: Three to seven days.

Q: The first time the dog receives the correction should he be on or off a leash?

A: On the leash so that you can guide him to the appropriate behavior.

Q: What is the purpose of having the dog on a leash the first time he receives the correction?

A: So, if need be, to guide him to the appropriate behavior.

Q: What is meant by the "safe zone"?

A: The area that the dog can be in without receiving a correction.

Q: Does the correction cause pain or harm to my dog?

A: Absolutely not. The correction is safe, painless and humane.

Q: Is this a humane way to train a dog?

A: Yes, it is very humane and effective.

 

Technical questions

Q: How big is the transmitter?

A: 12 inches in diameter.

Q: Will the signal work through walls?

A: Yes, but the range may be reduced.

Q: Will this unit harm my family with pace makers?

A: Contact the manufacture of the pacemaker, and let them know we are using a 10.65KHz signal.

Q: How can I get the transmitter to block off more than one door?

A: If the door is within range, you may turn the signal up. Otherwise you may need additional transmitters.

Q: Do I have to keep the transmitter away from metal?

A: No, but the signal may be effected by the metal.