Tri-Tronics Tactical 500 G3 - Manual (Page 54)

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BASIC COMMANDS
Training should begin by teaching the dog a few basic commands (sit/stay, heel, here) using a leash and no stimulation. Once the
dog responds consistently to the command on lead you can then start to condition the dog to the e-collar.
Heel
The first command that you will teach the dog is the “Heel” command. The training should begin on leash and in an area with
minimal distractions. With the dog at your side command “Heel” and begin walking forward while at the same time pulling gently
on the leash. If the dog gets in front of you, before the leash becomes tight, make a switch away from the dog and repeat the
command “Heel.” Should the dog start to lag behind you, give light tugs on the leash to bring him back to your side. With plenty
of repetition, consistency, patience, and a lot of praise, the dog should begin to walk beside you with some amount of stability in
just a few short training sessions.
Sit/Stay
After the dog has begun to grasp the concept of walking at heel on lead it is time to introduce the Sit/Stay command.
The actual command is “Sit,” and the “Stay” is implied. In other words, when you tell the dog to sit he should stay
until you indicate otherwise.
You should begin training this command with the dog walking on lead in the heel position. Then simply stop, pull up on the
leash and tell the dog to “sit” while maintaining steady pressure on the lead until the dog complies. Initially, the dog will almost
certainly be confused, and you may need to gently push down on the dog’s back just above his flank to make him sit. Be sure
to reward compliance with plenty of praise. As with all training, repetition, consistency and patience are the keys to achieving
success.
Here
The last basic obedience command is “Here”. With the dog in a sitting position simply move away to the end of the leash and
command the dog to come “Here” while giving a gentle tug to the leash. Do not be surprised if you meet some resistance at first.
After all, up until this point you have been teaching the dog to sit and stay in one place.