GentleSteps™ Training
The Humane Approach to
Dog Fence Training
Step-by-Step Training for Happy, Confident Dogs
We appropriately call our Pet Stop dog-training method GentleSteps. That’s exactly what it is: a series of gentle steps to effectively and humanely condition your dog to understand the new boundaries. GentleSteps training is the modern incremental training program that reduces problems more commonly associated with traditional training by using barely perceptible levels of collar stimulation, just a tickle, during the initial training phase. While other companies may promote similar types of training, only GentleSteps offers levels this low and makes level adjustment this easy. Feel free to ask your local Pet Stop dog-fence expert to demonstrate. The behavior expert credited with this revolutionary low-stress training technique is professional trainer and Pet Stop dealer Rich Weinssen of Hidden Fence of New Jersey, who believes in a humane approach to pet training. He saw the opportunity to develop a low-stress approach by using a slow and gradual increase in correction supplemented by frequent training sessions.
Why Choose GentleSteps™?
- Low-stress and humane training method
- Gradual and customized approach
- Suitable for all dog personalities – from shy to bold
- Designed and tested by professional trainer Rich Weinssen
How GentleSteps™ Works
Introduction Phase:
Dogs introduced to their boundaries with minimal stimulation.
Gradual Conditioning:
Slow increase in correction levels as dogs become familiar.
Reinforcement and Comfort:
Regular sessions to solidify boundaries gently.
What Sets Us Apart
Use of "barely perceptible levels" of stimulation
GentleSteps™ utilizes ultra-low levels of training collar stimulation during the critical initial training phase that leaves your dog happy and secure in the safety of your yard. The barely perceptible levels of collar stimulation are felt as just a tickle, similar to a static discharge from touching a doorknob. This unique soft-touch training method allows Pet Stop® clients to focus on more positive experiences such as freedom in the yard to run and play
Flexibility in adjusting stimulation to dogs' needs
With GentleSteps™ programming, Pet Stop® receivers are designed with a broad range of settings, allowing for ultra-low levels of collar stimulation during the initial training phase. This allows your dog to learn stress-free and secure in the safety of your yard. These low levels of stimulation resemble a tickle.
"Love the Pet Stop system! The GentleSteps training program is wonderful. The collars are lightweight and comfortable for the dogs. Our dogs have had fun learning the system and it has worked for shy as well as bold dogs. Thank you, Pet Stop!"
Messerle C, Director of Development, Main Line Animal Rescue
FAQ’s
Pet Stop is an advanced pet containment system that uses a buried wire to create a boundary for your pets. A receiver collar worn by your dog interacts with the transmitter to provide gentle corrections, helping them learn their safe zone.
Yes. Pet Stop is compatible with most other pet containment systems available on the market today, including Invisible Fence® brand products.
Absolutely. We offer a battery operated and a wired option. Ourindoor systemis every bit as effective as our outdoor pet fence system, but operates on a slightly different principle. The indoor unit is designed to customize areas of the home for your dog or cat to avoid, rather than keep contained within; however, the system can be used to limit a pet’s habitat if need be. Find out more about our indoor unit by visitingproducts.
When you buy into a Pet Stop system, we’re confident you’re purchasing hands-down the best containment system on the market. This belief in the effectiveness of ourproductsmakes it possible for us to offer alifetime warrantyon most products, as well as the following simple offer: if you can find a more advanced pet fence system than Pet Stop, we’ll buy it for you. Period.
Absolutely. All you’ll need is wire installation to fence in the boundaries at your new location. Contact yourdealerfor more information.
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