Tri-Tronics G2 Basic Training - Manual (Page 20)

Step Five.
When you have successfully worked past distractions and the leash rarely,
if ever, gets tight, drop it and let it drag. Reach down and use it, if needed,
to help the dog come away from a strong distraction, while you give your
command and tap the collar repeatedly until the dog commits to leaving
the distraction.
Step Six.
If you want your dog to walk with you off leash as well as on a loose leash,
remove the leash when the dog is reliable at Step Five. Your firm command
and your Remote Trainer are the only reminders he’ll need to walk nicely
with you.
Loose Leash and Off-Leash Walking – Summary of Steps
• The dog must have already completed most of the training on “Coming
When Called. ”
• Choose the command you’ll use, such as “Heel.” Put the dog on 6-foot
leash fastened to a plain buckled collar. Have a helper available.
• With the dog at your side give your command and begin walking. The
basic training procedure is as follows: If the dog gets out in front of you, and
before the leash gets tight, repeat your command as you tap the stimulation
and turn away from the dog. Use the leash to help him catch up. Stop
tapping when he catches up, and then praise him.
• When you see the dog start to “catch himself” before he tightens the leash,
have your helper add a low-level distraction. Repeat the basic training
procedure.
With repetition, you will see your dog start to “catch himself.” He’ll slow
down and look at you as he starts to get in front of you, and before the leash
tightens. Praise him for doing this on his own. Now he’s ready for some
distraction work.
Step Three.
Walk your dog back and forth past your helper. How close to walk depends
on how easily distracted your dog is. Your helper should gently distract the
dog by speaking to him, but not calling him. When your dog attempts to
leave your side to approach the distraction and before the leash gets tight,
give your command as you tap the collar. Turn away from the helper and
continue giving the command with tapping until the dog catches up with
you. Leash tugs will help the dog catch up. When he catches up with you
and is at your side again stop tapping. Praise him enthusiastically and
continue walking.
Repeat this process as your dog learns to ignore distractions and keeps
walking with you. Gradually increase the level of distraction.
Step Four.
Make left and right turns. If your dog is distracted and misses seeing you
turn, causing him to wander away from you, repeat your command with a
tap of stimulation before you feel any tension on the leash. You should see
your dog paying greater attention to your body’s movements, so that he stays
with you even when you turn.
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