Dogtra EDGE RT - Manual (Page 12)

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12. How to use the test light
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contact points as shown in the diagram.
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stimulation button is pressed on the transmitter. The light
will stay lit as long as the Constant button is pressed on the
transmitter, up to 12 seconds.
3. When the stimulation is increased, the test light will emit a
brighter light.
General Training Tips
Getting started with your EDGE RT
Your dog must know some very basic obedience commands
before beginning training with the EDGE RT. A dog learns by
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commands, the trainer can introduce distractions and different
locations to strengthen them. Throw in the correct amount of
positive and negative reinforcement and you should end up with
a well-mannered dog.
Obedience training on the leash
Your dog must fully understand the obedience commands
(sit, stay, here, heel and kennel) before using the e-collar
for reinforcement of these commands. A leash attached to a
standard collar is used to "teach" the dog the basic obedience
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is used to reinforce the command. When the dog complies
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dog understands these commands, the e-collar can be used to
reinforce them.
Beginning e-collar training
When you feel your dog understands the obedience commands
on the leash we can now start with the electric collar training.
With the dog on the leash wearing the electric collar continue
with your obedience drills. Light stimulation (nick or constant)
is going to be applied as a command is given, the stimulation is
removed as the dog complies. Through repetition, a dog learns
to turn off the light stimulation by performing the command.
E-collar training is another form of negative reinforcement,