Can an owner use the Radio Fence to train other cats from coming into the owners yard?
A – Only if the other cats are wearing a receiver collar. 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 cat wears the collar without it being activated for 3-5 days. This way the cat 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? How many days should the cat wear a deactivated collar before receiving the correction for the first time? A – On the average, it will take at least 3 days and as long as 7 days. Q – The first time the cat receives the correction should he be on or off a leash? A – On the leash. This way the owner can easily redirect the cat to the appropriate behavior. Q – What is the purpose of having the cat on a leash the first time he receives the correction? A – In the event the cat becomes confused, the owner can easily direct him to the appropriate behavio
