Now that you have successfully installed your pet fence is time for training.
training is the most important part of having a successful pet containment system.
When starting the training you will need a leash preferably 15 foot in length, a flat collar and some treats as a reward for the dogs good behavior.
The training we want to make fun for the dog as well as the owner.
The first thing is to take the dog into the yard and spend some time playing with the dog.
His yard has changed as it now has a line of flags delineating the boundaries.
If the dog approaches the flag line out of curiosity pull the dog back to you and praise him as a good dog.
From this point forward you always want to teach the dog turning back into the yard is the proper thing to do.
If you the system you bought has a sound only setting place it on this setting, if not place rubber caps on the probes or electrical tape.
Now you want to place the receiver on the dog.
Start by venturing towards the flag line as you approach within 4 to 5 feet of the wire the receiver should give a warning beep.
Upon hearing the beep guide your dog back into the yard, praise him or give him a treat for being good.
Practice this for about ten minutes.
so the dog starts to associate the beeping with the flag line and turning back as a positive thing.
Now it is time to let your dog feel the first shock.
The best way to train a dog to a dog fence is to start by using the lowest level of shock available with your system.
If you try to go to heavy at first you will terrify your dog and have a dog which is either confused and runs through the fence