Frequently Asked Questions - Petsafe Stay! Mat The Wireless Crate Guide D'emploi Et De Dressage

Frequently Asked Questions

Is static correction safe for my dog?
How old does a dog have to be before
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using the Stay! Mat ?
Once my dog is trained, does he have to
keep wearing the Receiver Collar?
Is the Receiver Collar waterproof?
Can I use the Stay! Mat
one dog?
Can I use the Stay! Mat
dogs?
What is the range of the Stay! Mat
How long will the Stay! Mat
static correction to my dog?
What do I do if my dog's neck becomes
red and irritated?
The Stay! Mat ™ operates as described,
but my dog is not affected by the static
correction. What do I do?
How will my dog react to the static
correction?
Can I use my regular pet bed with the
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Stay! Mat ?
Can I use the Stay! Mat
as my dog's everyday collar?
Can I use my regular leash with the Stay!
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Mat training process?
While static correction is unpleasant, it is harmless to your dog. Electronic
training devices require interaction and training from the owner to achieve
the desired results.
Your dog should be able to learn basic obedience commands such as "Sit"
or "Here." The Receiver Collar may be too large for dogs under 10 pounds.
Probably not. He may need to wear the Receiver Collar from time to time
for reinforcement.
Yes. The Receiver Collar is waterproof, but the Stay! Mat
resistant.
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with more than No. The Stay! Mat
a compatible Receiver Collar or using a second Stay! Mat
least 10 feet away.
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on aggressive We do not recommend that any of our products be used on aggressive
dogs. We recommend you contact your local veterinarian or professional
trainer to determine if your dog might be aggressive.
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well as transmission from other radio devices. The product will provide static
correction for a minimum of 3 feet and a maximum of 6 feet.
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deliver The maximum duration of static correction for any Stay! Mat
seconds.
This condition is due to the Contact Points irritating the skin. Discontinue
use of the Receiver Collar for a few days. If the condition persists beyond
48 hours, see your veterinarian. Once the skin returns to normal, replace
the Receiver Collar and monitor the skin condition closely.
First, make sure the Receiver Collar is fi tted properly and is on as
described in the user's manual. If the dog is still not responding, please
call our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-2677 (US) or
1-800-457-3911 (Canada).
Each dog reacts differently to the static correction. Most dogs will receive
only a few static corrections and those will be during the training period.
Yes. You can add your dog's favorite bed to the Stay! Mat
comfort, but the bed cannot weigh more than 5 pounds. The Stay! Mat
is activated by weight, and if too much extra weight is added to the mat, it
will interrupt the static correction that your dog receives when stepping off
the mat.
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Receiver Collar No. The Stay! Mat
training session and should not be left on your dog for more than 8 hours
at time.
Yes. You can use your regular leash, but make sure that you do not
attach it to the Stay! Mat
second nonmetallic collar. However, if you are using your existing leash
for walking your dog, you may want to purchase a different leash to use
exclusively with the Stay! Mat
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can be used with only one dog at a time. Other dogs wearing
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varies according to the battery life cycle as
™ Receiver Collar should be removed after each
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Receiver Collar. You will need to attach it to a
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