Glossary
Aggressive Behaviour
Boundary Zone/Static Correction Zone
Building a Door
Closing Panel
Contact Points
Correction/Level of Correction
Cut-Out Size
Cat Flap
Door Frame
Door Rise
Flap Size
Flap Opening Size
Frame Size
Glass Sweep
Perfect Bark Detection
Pet Area
Pet Proofing
Pet Size
Pressure Necrosis
Progressive Static Correction
QuickFit Buckle
Radio-Frequency Interference
Receiver Collar
Run-Through Prevention
Static Correction/Static Stimulation
Surge Protector
Time-Out
Tone Only Mode
Transmitter
Warning Zone
- Aggressive Behaviour
- Never use electronic collars to correct or eliminate any form of aggressive behaviour. This includes Remote Trainers, Bark Control Collars, and Fence Receiver Collars. Examples of aggressive behaviour/body language in dogs could include: ears back, body low to the ground, snarling, growling, fleeing, lunging, nipping, biting, etc. Contact your local veterinarian or professional trainer to determine if your pet might be aggressive.
- Boundary Zone/Static Correction Zone
- The Boundary Zone is the area you want your pet to steer clear of. Once your pet moves from the safe designated Pet Area into the Warning Zone, he will hear a warning beep indicating that he’s approaching the Boundary Zone. If he enters the Boundary Zone, your pet’s Receiver Collar will start to administer a Static Correction, signalling him to return to the Pet Area. The correction will persist until he returns to the Pet Area.
- Building a Door
- If you have a pet flap and wish to replace it with a smaller
pet flap, you can fill in the gap by using shims, small
pieces of wood used to adjust the space between two objects. Shims
are sold at DIY or home improvement shops.
- Closing Panel
- A closing panel is a cover for your PetSafe door that snaps on
or slides in, usually on the interior side, to prevent your
pet from using the door. This is useful during inclement
weather or when you need to restrict your pet’s access.
- Contact Points
- Two metal pieces on the receiver collar that deliver the safe
static correction to your pet. They come in two sizes, short
and long. Long contact points may be more suitable for pets with
longer fur.
- Correction/Level of Correction
- The degree of correction your pet will experience. PetSafe provides
4 types of correction: spray, static, vibration, and
ultrasonic. Each method of correction is safe, gentle, and utilised as a
training signal to redirect your pet's focus and interrupt
their behaviour. The appropriate level for your pet elicits a slight,
inquiring response, such as the ears pricking up or the head tilting.
- Cut-Out Size
- The opening you cut in your door for pet flap installation.
- Cat Flap
- One, two, or three pieces that go in between the frames of
your door. This is the part your pet passes through to come in
and out. The door may have one rectangular/square flap or one
flap and one U-shaped flap. The Extreme Weather Door features
a three-flap system.
- Door Frame
- The pet door frame consists of two components: the interior part and the exterior part. The internal frame is the frame for the pet door on the inside, and the external frame is the part on the outside of the house. These two pieces fit together to secure a flap between the two frames.
- Door Rise
- The height from the floor to the bottom of the flap in the pet
door; it is the height the pet must step over to enter or exit
the pet door.
- Flap Size
- The size of the entire flap itself. This is not the size of the hole your pet enters, this is the measurement of the entire flap.
- Flap Opening Size
- The aperture in the pet flap; the functional space for your
pet to go in and out through the pet flap. This is not the
complete size of the flap itself.
- Frame Size
- Overall pet flap dimensions, typically measured on the outer edge of the interior frame.
- Glass Sweep
- A thick rubber sealing strip used in the patio doors to adhere to the pet panel and seal it to the stationary panels, giving you a better fit and fewer draughts.
- Perfect Bark Detection
- A PetSafe technology that combines multiple bark detection methods to ensure that only your dog's bark will trigger a correction. This technology utilises both vibration and sound sensors, so the collar will only activate when it detects both your dog’s vocal chords moving and the sound of your dog’s bark. This is crucial to ensure barking is controlled effectively and that your pet is properly trained to stop barking without unnecessary corrections.
- Pet Area
- The area in which your pet can roam freely. This is the area
you train your pet to stay within safely without receiving
correction.
- Pet Proofing
- Altering your indoor or outdoor living space to ensure it's
safe for pets or to stop pets from accessing certain
areas. This might involve securing bins, preventing pets
from scratching or climbing on furniture, making certain rooms
or areas out of bounds, and so on. Our pet proofing solutions are safe,
effective, and portable.
- Pet Size
- Your pet's height is measured from the tallest part of the
pet, the top of the shoulders to the bottom of the chest or
belly. Width is measured from the widest part of the pet, the
chest or hips.
- Pressure Necrosis
- If a collar is left on a pet for too long or put on too tight, it can cause inflammation and edema. It’s possible for this to be mistaken as a burn of some type. This condition can deteriorate into severe edema and loss of blood flow. The result is what is known as pressure necrosis.
Quick guide for proper care:
- Always avoid leaving an electronic collar on a pet for more than 12 hours a day.
- When possible, reposition the collar on the pet’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.
- Never attach a lead to the electronic collar; it will cause excessive pressure on the contacts.
- When using a separate collar for a lead, don’t allow it to put pressure on the electronic collar.
- Wash the pet's neck area and the contacts of the collar weekly with a damp cloth.
- Examine the contact area daily for signs of a rash or a sore. Examine the contact area daily for signs of a rash or a sore.
- If a rash or sore is found, stop using the collar until the skin has healed. If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, consult your vet.
To ensure a proper fit, please follow these steps:
- Begin with the electronic collar switched off and your dog standing comfortably, not sitting.
- Place the training collar on your dog’s neck near
the ears. Centre the contact points underneath your
dog’s neck, touching the skin.
NOTE:It is sometimes necessary to trim the hair around the contact points to ensure that contact is consistent. Do not shave the pet’s neck as this may increase the risk of skin irritation. - Check the tightness of the training collar by inserting one finger between the collar and your dog’s neck. The fit should be snug but not constricting.
- Let your dog wear the training collar for several minutes then check the fit again. Reassess the fit as your dog gets more accustomed to the training collar.
Remember
- Electronic collars cannot cause burns to a pet’s skin.
- Training professionals can be hired to help you fit and train your pet to the electronic collar. This will help you avoid any injuries to your pet’s skin.
- Avoid leaving an electronic collar on your pet for extended periods of time. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wear and use.
- Clean your pet's neck and the electronic collar (especially the contact points) regularly.
- Progressive Static Correction
- With Progressive Static Correction, static correction starts
at the lowest level and automatically rises to the maximum
level within 3 seconds.
- QuickFit Buckle
- A PetSafe feature on selected collars that allows you to quickly and
easily put the collar on and take it off, ensuring a perfect fit
every time.
- Radio-Frequency Interference
- Radio-frequency interference or 'noise' is due to
radio-frequency signals from other household appliances or
electronic products that disrupt the receiver from receiving a
signal from the transmitter. Interference can be minimal,
constant, or ever changing based on usage and proximity of
other electronic household items during operation. Household
appliances and common electronic products should be placed at
least two feet (60 cm) away from the transmitter.
- Receiver Collar
- Receives the radio signal from the transmitter to deliver
correction.
- Run-Through Prevention
- A technology that is designed to ensure your pet's safety by automatically increasing the static correction level if your dog runs or darts towards the Boundary Zone to keep him from running through it.
- Static Correction/Static Stimulation
- This is a harmless, mild electrical stimulation used as a
training cue to re-focus your pet’s attention and interrupt
their behaviour. The correct level for your pet causes a small,
curious reaction, such as the ears rising or the head tilting.
Most pets quickly learn to avoid receiving a correction by
only displaying acceptable behaviour.
Imagine a slight tickle. Or a light static-like surprise
touching a metal door knob. “Static correction” products are
actually quite mild, even when set at the highest levels (and
most pets learn easily at the lower levels). They work so well
because they surprise your dog or cat, not because they cause
pain.
How do static collars work? Static collars contain two small,
safe contact points that gently administer a mild electrical
stimulation through the skin. Pets experience a tingling
sensation that startles them and interrupts their behaviour.
When used according to the training guide, teaching your pet
the right behaviour is quick and easy. PetSafe also offers
static mats that can be placed in “off-limit” areas that
deliver stimulation through the paws when stepped on.
- Surge Protector
- A feature on certain fencing models, included with the Fence Transmitter to protect the system from lightning strikes and power surges (USA and Canada only).
- Time-Out
- A feature on some receiver collars where the collar ceases
to administer correction after a predetermined duration, typically
15 or 30 seconds.
- Tone Only Mode
- Emits a warning beep through your pet’s collar. There is no
stimulation associated with this button.
With consistent training, this button can serve as either a
Negative or Positive Tone. Timing is crucial. You can use the
Positive Tone as a marker to reinforce positive behaviour by
praising or treating the dog immediately following the
Positive Tone. Alternatively, you can use a Negative Tone with correction
to stop unwanted behaviours by following the tone with the
correction during or immediately after the unwanted behaviour.
Once your dog associates the Positive Tone with praise or the
Negative Tone with the correction, you will only need to use
the Tone.
- Transmitter
- Transmits the radio signal to the receiver collar.
- Warning Zone
- The area between the Pet Area and the Boundary Zone. If your pet leaves the Pet Area and enters the Warning Zone, he will hear a warning beep from his receiver collar. If he progresses past the Warning Zone into the Boundary Zone, he will receive a static correction as a signal to return to his established area.