Phase One: Training the Trainer

The first step in training is to train yourself. Get to know your boundary before you train your dog in it. After you’ve created your boundary in the mobile app, activate the boundary, turn training mode on, and set your collar feedback mode to standard. Make sure you don’t cup the collar in your hand, as you will block the GPS signal. Instead, hold SkyShepherd by the collar strap. Then walk around your boundary and go in and out of bounds. You'll see where the boundary is physically so you can make adjustments if you need. You can also see how the mobile app replicates the collar feedback for each zone.

You can move on to the next phase only when you are familiar with the boundary and are comfortable that the collar is working accurately for you. Make sure to set the collar’s feedback mode to “Positive-Only” before starting to train your dog.