Dogtra Traning Book - Manual (Page 3)

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Walk your dog toward the eF-3000 GOLD boundary (see
Diagram 3). Just before you reach the signal field, fall behind
and allow your dog to continue into the signal field where he will
feel the pager/vibration followed by light stimulation. When the
dog feels the stimulation pull him quickly back to the safe area
of the yard and reinforce his behavior with praise (see diagram
4). Use the minimum stimulation level necessary to get a
response from your dog.
We want the dog to learn the negative effect of the stimulation
when it gets near the boundary, and that he can stop the
stimulation by returning to the safe area of the yard. Through
repetition, the dog will learn that the safe area of the yard is
away from the flags, thus creating a boundary. Avoid pulling or
calling your dog into the signal field.
IMPORTANT - The dog must understand that the way to get
out of the stimulation is to return to the center of the yard.
Through repetition the dog will learn that the pager/vibration is
the warning before the stimulation and that the dog is too close
to the eF-3000 GOLD boundary.
Repeat this exercise in other locations of the yard over the next
few days. When your dog retreats from the boundary without
prompting and refuses to approach it, he is ready for the next
step. Remember to keep the dog on leash. If using the Ef-3000
GOLD for more than one dog, train each dog separately.
Finish each training session with plenty of playtime in the center
of the yard (see diagram 5).
Diagram 3 Diagram 4
The training schedule is only a general guideline based on
20-30 minute sessions held twice a day. Each dog has a unique
temperament and will learn differently. Be sure your dog has
mastered each step before moving on to the next and use
plenty of praise along the way.
STEP 1 - Week 1
Creating a Boundary with Visual Aids /
Initial Experience with Stimulation on Leash
Place the activated collar/receiver on your leashed dog (6-20
foot leash or rope) in a safe area of the yard (see diagram 2).
The yard should be flagged in roughly 10-foot increments to aid
your dog in identifying the boundary of the eF-3000 GOLD.
Diagram 2
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
TRAINING GUIDE
Step 1 : Creating a Boundary /
Intro. to Stimulation
Step 3 : Distraction w/ Dog or Human
Step 4 : Reinforcement Training
Step 5 : Off-Leash Training
Step 2 : Distraction w/ Toy