Petsafe ProLite, ProTX Plus User Manual
Congratulations!
You have chosen the World’s best selling pet containment system. Our mission is to
ensure your pet’s safety by providing you the tools and techniques to successfully
train your pet. If this is your fi rst pet containment system, there are just a few
important things you need to know:
• Use the system with healthy pets only.
• This system may not be effective for vicious or aggressive pets. If your pet poses a
threat to others, DO NOT USE THE SYSTEM.
• The system is for residential use only.
• You can contain several pets within the Pet Area, but each one must wear a
Receiver Collar.
Contact Posts deliver the Static
Correction—2 sizes, short (for most
pets) and long (for pets with long hair)
Magnet Key Dot—
adjusts the
Correction Level
Correction
Level
Magnet
Test Station—
Place Receiver Collar
Contact Posts Here
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P
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Receiver Collar
Test Light
Power
On/Off Light
Boundary Loop 1 Light
Light on: no Wire
problems
Light off: possible
broken Wire
ProTx®Plus Transmitter
The Transmitter is the control center for the fence.
It plugs into a standard outlet. It is not waterproof
and must be installed in a dry location.
Setup and Ongoing Operation
Your PetSafe Professional will perform all the setup steps
for you.
1. Bury the Wire at the Boundary you specify.
2. Install the Transmitter in a dry location.
3. Install the batteries in the Receiver Collar and Remote
Transmitter.
4. Set the Correction Level and test the Receiver Collar.
5. Place the Receiver Collar on your pet.
For the system to operate properly, you must fi rst
• Train your pet to the containment system. (See the
training plan enclosed.) After you’ve completed training,
you can begin using the Remote Transmitter portion of
the ProTx®-Plus System. (See Training Guide enclosed)
• Regularly check and clean your pet’s neck. If the
Receiver Collar is too tight or your pet wears it too long, it
can cause Pressure Necrosis, a condition where the skin
deteriorates. If a rash or sore forms, remove the Receiver
Waterproof
Case
SafeLight™—
LED indicator of
low battery and
Correction Level
Battery Door
ProLite® Receiver Collar
When your pet reaches the Warning Zone, the Receiver
Collar gives a warning beep. If your pet continues into the
Static Correction Zone, a safe Static Correction will be
delivered through the Contact Posts to get his attention
until he returns to the Pet Area.
Transmitter Indicator Light
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PROGRAM
Stimulation and Tone Button
Tone Only Button
Programming Button
Remote Transmitter
Collar for a few days. When replacing the Receiver Collar,
make sure the Contact Posts and the pet’s neck are clean.
Consult a veterinarian if needed.
• Every month, check that the Receiver Collar beeps
near the Boundary. If not, check the Troubleshooting
Guide.
• Battery life depends upon how often your pet tests
the Boundary. The SafeLight™ acts as a low battery
indicator, fl ashing every 4 to 5 seconds when replacement
is required.
• Always be careful when using a weed eater or shovel
near the Boundary to prevent damage to the Wire.
Ask your PetSafe Professional
about our Gentle LiteTouch
Training™ video and other options.
Operating Guide
A
Prepare the Remote Transmitter
To Insert and Remove the Battery
1. Hold the Remote Transmitter face down and
pull the battery door open (A).
2. Insert the 9-volt battery with the positive side
oriented as shown (B).
3. Replace the battery door by positioning the
bottom edge (C), and snap the battery door into
place.
To verify the battery has been inserted correctly
1. Press either button on the Remote Transmitter.
2. The Transmitter Indicator Light should come on.
3. If the Transmitter Indicator Light does not come on, you may have inserted a
bad or dead battery. Try taking it out and replacing it with one that is known
to be good.
4. If the Transmitter Indicator Light still does not come on, contact your PetSafe
Professional.
B
C
Prepare the Receiver Collar
To Insert and Remove the Batteries
1. With a coin, unlock the Battery Door and remove it (D).
2. Insert two 3-volt Lithium (CR2032 batteries) into the
Battery Door (D).
3. Place the Battery Door back into the Receiver (E).
4. With a coin, slide Battery Door latch to lock it (E).
To Pair the Remote Transmitter
and the ProTx
Transmitter
If your Receiver Collar does not beep
when the Tone Only Button of the Remote
Transmitter is pressed, or if you feel the
Receiver Collar is not responding:
1. With the Receiver Collar off your pet,
Separate the Remote Transmitter and the
ProTx®-Plus Transmitter by no more than
10 feet.
2. Press both the top and bottom buttons (F)
on the Remote Transmitter at the same
time.
3. The ProTx®-Plus Transmitter should beep.
4. If the ProTx®-Plus Transmitter does
not beep, please contact your PetSafe
Professional.
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PROGRAM
Note: Remote will only work
with Receiver Collar inside
the containment area.
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Setting the Correction Duration and Using the Remote Transmitter
To set the Correction duration, press the “Program” button.
The ProTx®-Plus Transmitter will indicate the present
Correction duration by beeping once or twice. It will beep
once for a 1/2 second Correction and twice for a one second
Correction.
Program the system to the desired Correction duration;. The
Correction duration will be stored even if the containment
transmitter has been turned off.
Once you have set the system to the desired Correction
duration, you are ready to begin training.
When you press and hold the Stimulation and Tone Button,
your pet will receive a Correction for the duration set, then
there will be a one second pause before receiving another
Correction for the same duration, until the button is released.
Once your pet starts to associate the warning tone with the
Correction, you can press the Tone Only button to warn your
pet that if the behavior does not change, he will receive a
Correction.
PetSafe Professional® Gentle
LiteTouch Training™ for Containment
Developed by Professional Trainer and
Behavior Specialist Rich Weinssen
4 Simple Training Steps to a Fully Contained Pet
1. TEACH your pet to avoid the line of Flags using
slow, progressive Static Correction.
2. TRAIN your pet to avoid the Flags using
maintenance-level Static Correction.
3. PROVE your pet’s commitment to avoiding the
Boundary Flags.
4. SUPERVISE your pet in the yard for several weeks.
During all training sessions, remember to
• Focus on playing, having fun, and giving treats
• Spend the last 5-10 minutes of each training
session having fun
The Static Correction gets your pet’s attention, but will
not harm him. The Static Correction is similar to that of
static electricity and is designed to startle, not to punish.
Setup for Training
• Install system fully, make all adjustments and leave the
power on.
• Set Flags 10 feet apart, 2-3 feet from the Wire. This
gives your pet a visual marker for the Boundary.
• Read this training guide fully.
• Assess your pet’s level of aggression. If your pet has
a known or developing aggression problem, seek
professional training/behavior assistance before using
this product.
• Use a leash at all times until you’ve completed Steps
1-3 successfully.
Before Every Training Session
• Prepare 25-50 high-grade treats (beef hot dogs, sliced
and diced into tiny pieces).
• Adjust the Receiver Collar to the desired Correction
Level and place it on your pet.
• Put your pet in a quiet place (in a crate or room) for
20-30 minutes, then spend 2-4 minutes having fun with
your pet. Play, stroke, and practice commands in the
yard. Use meat treats to get your pet excited.
• Use a leash at all times until you’ve completed Steps
1-3 successfully.
Walking Your Pet Out of Your Yard
Always remove your pet’s Receiver Collar before leaving
your property to avoid unintended Static Corrections.
After you begin training, DO NOT walk your pet past the
Flags for several weeks. Instead, either pick your pet up
or put him in the car to cross the Boundary.
Once your pet successfully completes training, choose
one spot to always walk your pet out of the yard. While
on lead, give your pet a permission command such as
“Okay!” Immediately pull your pet through the Boundary
while repeating, “Okay!” Repeat this exercise several
times each day until your pet crosses comfortably with
you. Using meat treats will accelerate your pet’s learning.
Step 1: TEACH your pet to avoid the line of Flags
using slow, progressive Static Correction.
Suggested Correction Level: 2 – 4
Goal: Your pet begins to avoid the Flags and is
comfortable 3-5 feet inside the Flag line.
Suggested Duration (vary as necessary): 2 days, 2
fi fteen-minute sessions per day. Spend 75% of the
sessions playing with and rewarding your pet.
Technique
1. Adjust the Receiver Collar to the desired Correction
Level and place it on your pet.
2. Using a 6’ leash, steer your pet towards any Flag. Shake
the Flag and say “No, Bad Flag” in a calm, but growling
tone. Back your pet into the Pet Area (well inside the
Boundary), and praise and reward your pet.
3. Allow your pet to walk up to or past the Flags. (The
Static Correction begins when your pet is near a Flag).
If your pet is not interested in the Flags, toss a few
meat treats in the Pet Area then throw some past the
Flags.
4. After your pet is near a Flag for 2-4 seconds, gently
pull him back into the Pet Area and reward with meat
treats. Use your leash to stop your pet from receiving
treats that are near or beyond the Flags.
5. Repeat 10 to 20 times until your pet avoids the Flags.
Praise and reward Flag avoidance!
6. After every few Static Corrections, back your pet away
from the Flags and perform basic commands (sit, stay)
so you can reward correct behavior with meat treats.
7. Occasionally toss your pet meat treats in the Pet Area.
Repeat Step 1 at several different areas of your Flag line
each session.
Step 2: TRAIN your pet to avoid the Flags using
maintenance-level Static Correction.
Suggested Correction Level: 6 – 9
Goal: Your pet completely avoids the Flags and
remains comfortable within 3-5 feet of the Flags.
Duration: 2 or more 15-20 minute sessions per
day for 2 days (4 sessions minimum)
Technique
1. Adjust the Receiver Collar to the desired Correction
Level and place it on your pet.
2. Use the same techniques you used in Step 1 and
increase the distractions and temptations to cross the
Boundary. Have family, friends and/or pets walking
5’ outside of the Boundary, parallel to the Flags. For
example, following your pet, allow him to bump into
the Flag Line a few times. Return to the Pet Area
and reward/play with your pet. Place or toss meat
treats beyond the Flags. Have a child on a bicycle ride
around outside the Flags.
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