Tri-Tronics G2 Basic Training - Manual (Page 22)

Step Five.
Replace your 6-foot leash with your 20-foot long leash, and repeat Step three
at increasingly longer distances as your dog shows understanding. Do not try
to increase distance too quickly.
If your dog lies down when told to “Sit:” Do not let your dog lie down when
told to sit or it can become a habit. Lying down is usually due to confusion
and it can be easily stopped if addressed early. If your dog lies down instead
of sitting in response to your “Sit” command, continue giving the “Sit”
command as you tap the stimulation while you bring him back into the
sitting position by lifting him with the leash, grasped close to his collar.
Stop the tapping when he is sitting up. After he sits back up, make sure to
put slack in the leash so that he holds the sitting position on his own and is
not being held there by leash tension. Your dog may need a few repetitions
to understand that lying down is not what you want. With some dogs, you
can more easily get them up and out of their down position by taking one
step with them as you command “Come” and give a tap of stimulation. As
soon as the dog is on his feet, command “Sit” with stimulation taps as you
help him to sit.
Step Three.
After the dog has learned to sit calmly for a minute or two with you next to
him, take a slow step off to one side. He should remain sitting. If he moves
to get up, respond immediately by repeating the “Sit” command while tap-
ping the stimulation as you help him, using your leash and a guiding hand on
his rear if needed. Continue this process until you can walk all the way
around your dog and he remains sitting. After some repetition, he should sit
in response to the command and tap, and not need to be helped with physi-
cal guidance.
At this stage, always return to your dog’s side, rather than calling him to you,
when you are ready to move to a new place in the training area for another
repetition of “Sit.”
When your dog sits when he hears the command and feels the tap of
stimulation without needing your physical help, he’s ready for Step Four.
Step Four.
When the dog is sitting, gently tempt him to get up by tugging very lightly
on your leash in a forward or sideways direction (not upwards). Be prompt
to respond if he attempts to get up, repeating your “Sit” command while
tapping with stimulation and praising gently when he sits. With repetition
you will see the dog show his understanding by remaining sitting for
gradually stronger tugs on his leash. You will soon see your dog bracing
himself slightly so that the leash tugs cannot move him. Praise him for
his commitment to obeying his “Sit” command.
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