Safely, effectively and harmlessly teach your pet to stay away from areas you want to protect.
The ScatMat quickly conditions pets to avoid prohibited areas with harmless, low-power electronic pulses similar to static electricity. Place the flexible vinyl ScatMat in a room entrance, on your sofa, counter-top, or the hood of your car. The touch sensitive pad will silently protect prohibited areas from your pets.
When touched, the battery sends small pulses to the mat for 3 seconds. These surprising little "zaps" quickly repel most animals who stay away after one or two exposures - even after the mat is removed.
The vet approved ScatMat works when all else fails. Used in conjunction with your normal training techniques, and surface cleaning (as appropriate for elimination behavior changes) the ScatMat will help you restore harmony to your household.
Product Highlights:
- Battery Powered Design: One 9 volt battery provides approximately 6 months operation or 10,000 activations.
- Works Silently: Corrects unwanted behavior without disturbing other pets or people in the home.
- Flexible Pads: Mats are made from flexible PVC which contours to surfaces and rolls for storage.
- Static Type Deterrence: Startling, unpleasant static provides instant memorable deterrence by the environment, rather than you, the pet owner.
- Adjustable Output (low, medium, high): Appropriate deterrence sensations for varying sized pets. Train kittens at low, cats at medium, adult dogs and long haired cats on high.
- Expandable with Extension Mats: Two Extension mats can be connected to economically increase areas covered.
- Expandable with Dummy Mats: If pets avoid ScatMats on sight, you can also use non-powered Dummy Mats to extend coverage further.
- Quick Snap Design: ScatMat components clip together with snap fasteners. Easily move your Power Pack from one mat to another.
- Animal Specific: ScatMats only train pets who get onto, or into the unapproved space.
- 24/7 Operation: ScatMats operate unattended and correct the pet at exactly the time and location of the unwanted behavior, day or night.
- Action Indicator: This activation tattle-tale light helps you decide when the pet is trained. It will blink a count showing how many times the mat has been stepped since it was last turned on.
- Effective: Works when all else fails.
Why It Works:
Habituated behavior patterns are often correctable through simple avoidance of problem spots. When positioned where pet feet will be just before an unwanted behavior is exhibited (i.e.: scratching, soiling, etc.), the ScatMat sends a strong message to the pet while it is "thinking" about performing an undesirable act. Most pets quickly associate this unpleasant experience with the location. To avoid similar static sensations they begin to avoid the area.
Other Reasons Why the ScatMat Works:
- Training is consistent at the location, 24 hours a day.
- It is the environment, rather than the pet owner, doing the conditioning.
- The static sensations generated are sufficiently surprising and unpleasant. These sensations communicate an immediate "Leave now" message.
Why Choose the ScatMat?
The ScatMat is one of the most effective solutions available for location specific pet training. When all else fails, it works. Over 300,000 are in use and the average satisfaction rating exceeds 8 on the 10 point rating scale. Choose a ScatMat if you've tried sprays, sound devices or booby traps without success. It will help you correct unwanted behaviors by conditioning pets to avoid problem spots.
ScatMats are recommended by veterinarians, behaviorists and trainers as a safe, effective way to break habitual problems.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Will the ScatMat hurt my pet?
No. The ScatMat generates pulses like static electricity. You've probably felt these on dry days when you touch a handle, knob or other metal object. They are surprising, but otherwise harmless. The ScatMat creates this same type of sensation.
Will the ScatMat harm my child?
No. Your child will feel a static type sensation when stepping on the mat with bare or stocking feet. It's surprising, but harmless.
Can I use my ScatMat outside?
We do not recommend using the ScatMat outside. The power pack is not waterproof and when exposed to dust and dirt, there will be a dramatic reduction in the ScatMat's ability to detect an animal. If the power pack becomes wet, it will stop functioning.
Will I feel a static pulse if I walk on my ScatMat?
You will feel a static pulse if you walk on the ScatMat in bare or stocking feet. The static pulse can be felt through material as thick as denim.
What setting should I use if I have both small and large pets to train?
Use the High setting.
What do the experts say about the ScatMat and its use training pets?
The manufacturer of the ScatMat, Contech, consulted numerous animal welfare authorities when they brought the ScatMat to market. They concluded it has a positive roll to play in behavior training of pets.
How long does the battery last?
A single nine-volt battery can operate for up to six months (or 10,000 activations), or in high traffic areas you can use the optional AC adapter, available separately.
How can I blocking a doorway with the ScatMat?
Entrance control is the toughest job for the ScatMat. Pets may jump over or sneak around the mat(s), but there are ways to avoid this. Here are a few pointers:
- Select the right size mat to cover the opening, and place it on the pet's side of the doorway. Position the power pack and adapter away from the pet.
- Fill any gaps around the mat with Extension ScatMats, Dummy ScatMats or obstacles.
- Select the appropriate power setting for your pet's size.
- Consider using the mat in combination with a pet gate. (Place the mat on the floor in front of gate.)
It is in an animal’s nature to explore, but sometimes you just do not want your pet “exploring” all over your house. Designed to keep pets off furniture or other designated areas, the ScatMat provides the convenience of a personal pet trainer working 24/7 - at a fraction of the cost. The pet training aid works by delivering a short harmless shock - similar to a slight static shock - whenever anything steps on the surface of the ScatMat.
This is one of the easiest pet training devices available. You simply unroll the ScatMat in the area where you want to keep your pet away. Place it in areas like furniture, entry ways, on top of large appliances, countertops or anywhere you do not want your pet to be. The ScatMat is battery-powered by one 9 volt battery for up to six months, and therefore, you do not have to worry about placing it near a wall outlet.
After the Scat mat is in place, wait for your pet to step on it and feel the slight static electric shock - not painful, just surprising. Once your pet has experienced the Scat mats once or twice, it will not want to venture into that area again, even after the ScatMat has been rolled up and put away.
This pet boundary even lets you know how many times your pet has stepped on the ScatMat, so you know if Fido or Fluffy went somewhere they should not have been. The pet training device also features an adjustable power setting, depending on the size of your animal.
Keep your cats off the counter and keep your pets off the furniture easily! The Scat mat is the safe and easy way to train your pet, 24/7.
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