Training

The process of training your pet to their Hidden Fence is key to the success and enjoyment of your system. Make sure you download the appropriate training guide for your system and read it completely before beginning any containment training.

A few points to be aware of:

• You can start containment training as young as 10 weeks (Pro Series PLTL only) and 4 months or 20 pounds (Retail Series). Your collar will determine which training guide to use. If you aren’t sure, please call the office.
  
  
• Any new pet to your home needs to be in-house for one to two weeks before beginning training. Think about it – puppies have just left their mom and littermates, older dogs may have left the only home they have known and rescue dogs have had a large amount of instability. They need that time to adjust to a new environment, a new schedule and a new yard. Spend that time bonding, but keep your pet inside the area that will be fenced.
  
  
• Your dog HAS to be leash trained. It is impossible to containment train a dog that lays down on-leash and won’t move or a dog that constantly tries to back out of their collar.
  
  
• You must create and maintain a proper collar fit. What is a proper collar fit? CLICK HERE

The most important thing…..

CONSISTENCY! CONSISTENCY! CONSISTENCY!

Choose your collar to download the appropriate training manual.

click here for The "Nutshell" Version (Professional Systems Only)

click here for
TRAINING FOR SINGLE-LEVEL COLLARS
(UL-250 and RF-250)

click here for GENTLE TRAINING [PDF]

Do not begin any containment training with a collar that uses a 9 volt battery. These collars are not intended for the majority of dogs and could result in a very negative training experience for both you and your pet. Please call the office if this is what you have so that we may assist.