Tri-Tronics G2 Basic Training - Manual (Page 23)

• Replace the 6-foot leash with the 20-foot long leash and repeat the step of
walking around him as a distraction. Respond to any attempts to get up
with repeated commands and taps of stimulation. Now he’s ready for you
to remove the long leash. Use your command and a tap from your Remote
Trainer if he needs a reminder.
• Review the discussions: “How to succeed with distractions,” “When to
change intensity,” and “How long should training take?” above.
Integrating the Release into Your Training on “Sit”
Adding a release word is an excellent way to help your dog remain upbeat
and motivated while staying attentive to your commands. The release word
tells the dog that he is no longer under any command and may play and “just
be a dog.” It gives your dog a contrast with the mental concentration he uses
when working on commands.
Release words you can choose could be “Free Dog!” “Release!” or anything
that is not commonly said in everyday conversation. “Okay” is often said in
everyday conversation and can confuse a dog that overhears it. Do not use
“Good Dog” or other words you use for praise as your release word or your
dog may be inclined to break his command every time you praise him.
Keep your training as clear as possible to accelerate your dog’s learning.
Your dog will thank you for it!
You should start using the release in your “Sit” training after your dog is
successful at Step Five, the leash tug step. (Before this time, use “Come” to
Summary of Training for Sit
• The dog should have already completed at least half the training on “Coming
When Called. ”
• Choose the command you’ll use, such as “Sit.” Put the dog on a 6-foot
leash fastened to a plain buckled collar.
• With the dog at your side and the leash held short, use the following basic
training procedure: Give your command to sit repeatedly as you tap the
stimulation and help the dog into a sitting position with hand pressure just
above his tail and upward pressure with the leash (remember to keep the
leash short). When the dog sits, stop tapping and praise softly. Watch him
closely and repeat the basic training procedure if he starts to get up. Heel
him to a new place in the training area for each new repetition of the basic
training procedure, giving a tap of stimulation with the “Come” or “Heel”
command as you lead him from his “Sit.”
• When the dog sits in response to the command and tap of stimulation
without needing physical guidance from your hand or leash, begin
distracting him by moving around him, starting with a single step to the side.
Watch him closely and repeat your command with taps of stimulation
whenever he starts to get up. Only help him physically if he needs it.
• Progress until you can walk around the dog without him getting up.
• Gently tug your dog’s leash forward or to the side, which will tempt him to
get up. Respond to any attempt to get up with another command to sit
along with taps of stimulation. He will show understanding by staying
seated while bracing slightly to resist the leash pressure. Praise him when
he does this.
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