Tri-Tronics Tactical 500 G3 - Manual (Page 55)

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USING THE COLLAR AS A TRAINING TOOL
Collar Introduction
Once the dog demonstrates that he has a grasp of the concepts of these three basic commands the e-collar can be introduced.
During the initial stage of collar introduction the dog learns that collar stimulation means the same thing as a leash tug. All work
during this step of the training process should be done on lead to maintain control and a safe working environment. Begin by
walking the dog on leash with the e-collar on and in place. With the leash held short, command “Sit” while pulling up on the leash
just as you did earlier. At the same time press a stimulation button briefly at the level you have selected for this dog. At first the
dog may be alarmed by the electronic stimulation. Once again, the key here is to be patient and consistent and to not start off at
too high of an intensity.
With repetition and a lot of praise, the dog will soon begin to demonstrate consistent, stable response to the command “Sit.” Also,
as you repeat this training the dog should begin to respond more quickly. As the dog becomes more responsive, you should begin
to stimulate intermittently – at times giving the dog a “freebie.” This will help keep the dog’s attitude upbeat, and let you know
that the dog is responding to the command rather than just the collar.
Remember that if the dog doesn’t respond to the stimulation level you have selected, switch it up one level at a time until you
achieve the appropriate response. Once the desired response is achieved, the stimulation level can be lowered as long as the dog
maintains consistency.
Heel with the E-collar
You should continue the collar introduction process by moving from stimulating to “Sit” to stimulating to “Heel.”
This progression should be made after the dog begins to demonstrate that it has properly associated the collar stimulation
with the command to “Sit.” Many dogs will indicate that it is time to make this transition by trying to sit before being
commanded to do so in an effort to avoid the stimulation associated with the command.
Once again, you will begin by walking the dog on lead at heel. Should the dog try to sit or lag behind you should stimulate the
dog while tugging on the lead and commanding “Heel.” If the dog tries to move ahead of you tap a stimulation button briefly,