PetSafe ScatMat Indoor Training Mat, 7 Correction Modes, Protect Your Furniture, Training Tool for Dogs and Cats, Threshold Size Mat (46 in X 3 in) - Pet Proof Shelves, Mantles - Battery-Operated Mat

I bought the 46" x 3" ScatMat to keep my Boston Terrier off my desk while I work. If you know this breed, you know that “No!” is more of a suggestion than an actual boundary — assuming they’re listening at all.I filmed her first encounter with the mat, and the sequence is comedy gold: initial attempt, a second “maybe if I try it this way” approach, and finally a dramatic sigh before she resigns herself to her bed under the desk. The whole thing took a little over four minutes in real time, but I sped up the middle so the video is about 37 seconds. Her annoyed exhale after the first try is priceless.The 46" x 3" strip is perfect for blocking the exact area I needed without taking over the whole desk. It requires a 9‑volt battery (not included), but once you pop that in, setup is simple — just snap the control unit onto the strip. The mat stays clean easily; a quick wipe removes dust or dog hair, and spills. The strip is low‑profile, so in terms of comfort it doesn’t interfere with my workspace or feel bulky on the desk.This version gives the option of static correction or audible alarm only, so it’s a safe, low‑stress way to teach boundaries without startling or hurting your pet. Past experience with a similar type of deterrent for my sofa tells me the alarm is essential at first, but once pets understand the boundary, the strip itself becomes enough of a visual reminder that they avoid the area even when the alarm is turned off.Experience also tells me the key to longevity is avoiding creases. Roll it loosely if you need to store it and don’t put anything heavy on top. Treated that way, these mats last.Solid 5 stars.

I have a big window in the living room that has a 4" wide sill and my loveseat sits right in front of it. All of my dogs inevitably stand on the back of the couch and put their front paws on the sill to look out the window. This is a problem because a) they dirty up the sill (the couch is covered) and b) I have a set of sheers that are always closed and they step on them getting them dirty, tearing them or sometimes pulling them down off of the curtain rod. It's very annoying and difficult to train them from doing.This product is really useful for that. Set up is easy with a 9v battery for power and then you just lay it on the area you want to protect. There are suction cups to hold the sheet in place. On the sheet are two exposed wires running its length. When something that can conduct power crosses those wires, it creates a circuit and a mild shock is delivered. You can set the level of shock and I put it to the minimum. I tested it on myself and it was a little more painful than a static discharge from a high pile carpet. The biggest issue for me was the distance between the wires. It's wide enough that a small dog is unlikely to cover both with their paw and even a larger dog like mine (70 lbs) took a few days before she completed the circuit. When she did (the display shows how many times a shock has been delivered), the result was almost instantaneous - she no longer puts her feet on the sill. It's pretty miraculous. Getting her to do anything is usually an exercise in futility but this product definitely did the trick. Too bad you can't just rent them as it doesn't seem like reinforcement is necessary, I guess it will just go into a drawer somewhere.Highly recommended with the caveat about the spacing of the wires.

Great product, but my puppy is just too smart. I have a 4 month old Giant Schnauzer who very quickly figured out that the strip/box means that she will get shocked, so she simply avoids it. We only have one as they are too expensive to cover our counters, so we move it to various parts of the counter - if she sees it on one counter, she'll just go to a different one. I'm convinced as well that even if we did cover all parts of the counter, that as soon as we thought she was "trained" and removed them, she'd just jump right back up.She has also realized that if she does not put her entire paw up on the counter (the current flows through the two center seams but is set off a few inches from the edge) that she is fine. So, she started just putting the tips of her front paws up on the counter/on the edge of the strip and she doesn't get shocked.It works well, the lowest shock setting really isn't too bad (I tested it) and was effective at getting her off the counter the 2-3 times that she made enough contact for it to shock her. Just consider your dog's intelligence and problem-solving skills before you invest too much in these.

The 46x3 was my 3rd purchase of the Scat Mat, the first two were the 60x12 and the 48.20 used for other areas of the house. All three have performed successfully so far and it's been about 2 weeks. The first two I got for the counter and the table. The setting was at the lowest for static and tone, this was enough to correct one of the kittens on first try. But the other juvenile delinquent wasn't convinced even after he hit it 4 times. The next night the setting was turned up just one notch for tone and static, it only took one attempt for the more juvenile of the two kittens to get the hint that the counters were off limits. Unfortunately this same kitty is nick named 'Door Dash' as he is as quick as lightening to zoom out an open door. And this is why I purchased the 46x3. By now he knows the sound and resulting static of stepping on one of the mats, so it took only for me to put down the strip for him to realize his door dashing days were over. There were no tragic repercussions, neither kitten is traumatized. They continue to bounce around the house at night just like normal, only it's not on the counters or out the doggy door. At some point we won't even have to turn them on as they know what they are by sight and in true cat fashion just avoid them.

With a very stubborn cat determined to countersurf, this is the perfect size to prevent jumping up, but still have functionality of your countertops. I've had Ssscat mats before and had hopes that the redesign improved the controller boxes. The closer wires are a definite improvement.After a couple months (did I mention the stubborn cat?!), the unit would trip for no reason, and then go off 3 times then turn off and back on, and repeat the whole process until I pulled the battery or turned the unit off.I replaced the battery, wiped the mat with a slightly damp paper towel to clean any debris that might be causing an issue, checked connections, reconnected it and it would work for half a day, or until it was legitimately tripped. Then the continuous cycle starts again. So annoying, and utterly useless functioning like this.When it did work, the cat knew the warning beep meant business and he would take off, however he eventually did discover that the controller box did not shock him so he could push it off the counter, and have free reign on the countertop. I used double sided tape to secure it.So when this device works, I love it and would recommend it. The fact that it malfunctions in the first couple months doesn't make it an economical solution, as replacing it even two or three times a year just doesn't make financial sense.