Tri-Tronics Sport Junior G3 - Manual (Page 17)

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LESSON THREE
GOING OFF-LEASH
When you see that your dog responds to
the nick alone and you don’t need any
leash guidance, drop the leash and let it
drag—a “reality check”—does your dog
seem to understand the nick well or do
you need to pick the leash up and use
it at times? When he doesn’t need any
leash help, remove the leash and con-
tinue to practice.
Let the nick be
your “leash”
from now on
and soon your
dog will heel
nicely off leash
whenever you
want.
“SIT” AND “WHOA”
The Sit and Whoa (Stand) commands
are stationary commands. They stop a
dog whether he is by your side or at a
distance. In these commands, “stay”
is implied. Your dog should remain in
place after hearing the “Sit” or “Whoa”
command until you release him. Choose
a release cue like “Okay” or “Break” and
be consistent in using it to release your
dog from his stationary command.
Let’s recap Lesson Two:
• Dog should still be on the leash
• Find a mild distraction and let
your dog be distracted by it
• Turn away from the distraction
• If your dog does not heel with
you, command “Heel” and nick.
• Use the leash to help him
• Praise as he rejoins you at heel
WHAT IF…?
1.
He doesn’t improve with practice and
is overwhelmed by the distraction.
Solution 1: Start with easier distrac-
tions or be farther from the distraction
when you call.
2.
He isn’t interested in the distraction
after one correction.
Solution 1: Often heel this type of
dog near distractions and let him watch
a distraction while you heel past without
making a correction.
Solution 2: Give more freebies, in
which you don’t nick.