Indoor Radio Fence™ FAQ

Training Questions asked by our customers (technical questions below)

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 asked by our customers

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 different transmitters.

Q - Do I have to keep the transmitter away from metal?
A - No, but the signal may be effected by the metal.

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