Investing in a pet containment system is a great training tool and a low-stress way to keep your pet on your property without having to watch them every minute. They grab your pet’s attention without hurting them so that they stay in a safe boundary. As with anything new, their invisible fence will take some getting used to. You and your dog will benefit from the following training guide to help acclimate them to their new containment system.

How to Train Your Pooch to Their New Pet Containment System

Get Them Acclimated to Their New Boundaries

You’ll need to get your dog acquainted with their new boundaries. First, switch their new electronic collar to the training mode, which elicits a beep when they approach the limits of their new invisible fence. Place flags throughout the yard to mark the invisible fence line, then walk them throughout the yard on a leash, approaching the boundary zone. When their collar begins beeping, urge them back into the safe territory and give them a treat. Do this until your pet no longer wants to stray close to the line.

Introduce Static Correction 

Once your dog has learned their boundaries, set their static correction collar to the lowest setting and let them off the leash. The collar sends a static burst to your pet that feels uncomfortable but doesn’t cause any harm. Repeat the steps you performed when introducing them the pet containment system, rewarding them when they stay within the invisible fence area. Do this until they refuse to stray from the boundary. 

Give Them Some Distractions 

After they’ve become acclimated to their static correction collar, push their limits by adding some distractions into the mix. Tempt them by throwing one of their favorite toys outside the boundary limits, or have a visitor show up beyond the electric fence line. Continue doing these types of things until your pet refuses to budge and reward them with a treat for a job well done. After they’ve become used to ignoring distractions, let them roam free in the yard, supervising them until you’re confident they’re ready to be left outdoors alone. 

Acclimating your four-legged friend to their new pet containment system will be a breeze if you follow the suggestions above. To learn more about the highly recommended service, Invisible Fence of Newtown, in Fairfield County, CT, is happy to help. Since 1997, they’ve been assisting pet owners with their dog training needs. Call them today at (888) 429-2421 to discuss the details of the customizable dog fence installation process. You can also visit their website for a complete list of services.