INVISIBLE FENCE Safe Dog Training Manual page 3

The Goal of Invisible Fence Safe Dog training is to
teach a dog to identify and retreat from the boundary.
To make the training fair so the dog will understand
the consequences of trying to leave. To make the
training fun so the dog will enjoy staying and playing
on his*own property.
It is critical to follow the complete Invisible
Fence training course. The majority of problems that
occur with a system are due to inadequate follow-up
training, and/or management of the dog, or misuse of
the Invisible Fence pet containment system.
The ideal canine candidate for Invisible Fence
pet containment is a neutered, non-aggressive dog
who is used to a leash and is beyond any youthful
sensitivity periods. Depending on the dog, this period
is usually between 4 and 6 months of age. You can
contact your local Invisible Fence® professional with
questions about training pups and any behavioral
issues related to youthful sensitivity.
*Throughout this manual dogs are referred to as he or him
Training Equipment
1. Leads
· Six Foot Lead
Most commonly found in nylon, cotton and
leather. Six feet may be the easiest length to use for
beginning "Retreat" training in Lesson One.
· Fifteen Foot Lead
Fifteen feet is not the easiest length lead to han-
dle. The fifteen foot lead is used for the correction and
distraction training.
· Retractable Lead
A retractable lead can be a great alternative, it
can be used as a 6 foot lead for beginning retreat train-
ing and also as 15 foot for the correction and distrac-
tion training.
2. Training Collars
There are different types of collars; you can use your
dog's existing collar as the training collar for Safe
Dog® training.
· Flat Collar
When using a flat collar, make sure it doesn't
slide under the Computer Collar
· Slip Collar
If you are using a slip collar, it must be put on
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This is the correct fit for the Computer Collar.
The Woodhouse, or slip collar, is also on correctly.
and used properly. If you are working your dog on
your left side, form the collar into a P, then, facing the
dog, slip it over his head. In this position it will only
release quickly when your dog is on your left. If you
have not been trained on the proper use of this collar,
consult your Invisible Fence® professional."
3. Computer Collar
The Invisible Fence Computer Collar should fit
snugly at the top of your dog's neck where the neck is
most narrow and has the least fur. Adjust the collar so
it's just snug enough to slide one finger between a post
and your dog's neck. To work properly, the correction
posts must touch your dog's skin. Periodic adjustment
of the collar's fit may be necessary as a dog's coat,
weight, and age change.
You may think a properly fitted Computer Collar
is too tight and too high. Although this is a collar, it is
not like any other, and to work best it must fit high and
snug.
The Computer Collar should be put on before
each lesson and taken off after.