Cat Training Guide
Training cats is much different than training dogs for the simple fact that cats are not normally leash trained. So we have developed a training program that starts in your house where the cat is already comfortable with his or her surroundings. We will start by using an Indoor Transmitter (RT2) and a receiver collar that fits your cat properly. We will instruct you on the fit of the collar and how to use the Indoor Transmitter so that you are comfortable and confident enough to be successful throughout the training process.
Training Procedures
- Set up the Indoor Transmitter in a corner of a room, adjusting the transmitters signal field to reach out about three feet from a corner.
- Be sure to set the correction level low, between 9 and 10 o’clock on the dial with a DGM4 receiver.
- Place the training flags about two feet from the corner. The reason we set the flags in from your cat’s actual boundary is so your cat will relate the audible tone and mild correction to those flags. This will help to ensure flag recognition. Cats are very curious and investigative; they also know every inch of their house and everything in it. Cats will also, normally jump away or retreat from anything causing them discomfort. That said, it is now time to start training your cat. Simply set your cat down and let him or her investigate. When your cat approaches the flags, your cat should abruptly retreat. If not, you should check the fit of the collar or turn the correction level up a small amount (1/8 of a turn at a time) until your cat wants nothing to do with the flags. You should leave the unit there for about two days then start moving the indoor unit to various areas in the house for two days at a time. This should be repeated for about five to seven days. We also recommend doing some distraction work with your cat, such as placing a favorite toy or treat on the inside of the flags. This is done so that your cat realizes he or she is not permitted to go through those flags for any reason. Now that your cat is avoiding the flags throughout the house in any circumstance, it is time to let your cat outside with very close observation until you are comfortable that your cat is respecting the outside boundaries.