Tri-Tronics G2 Basic Training - Manual (Page 5)

STOPPING MISBEHAVIORS
General pointers for stopping misbehaviors
Here are some pointers to keep in mind when you use a Remote Trainer
to stop a dog’s misbehaviors.
1. Consistency and correct timing are the keys to success. Press the
button the moment the dog makes the mistake. You want him to think he
caused the correction by taking a particular action, and he cannot learn this
if your corrections are too late.
2. Keep yourself “out of the picture” if you can. You’d like the dog
to think that he caused the correction by his own action. Therefore, it’s
best to say nothing as you correct him.
3. Choosing continuous or momentary stimulation. For most problem
solving, momentary stimulation is the best choice, although continuous
will also work. To stop a dog from chasing something and for controlling
excessive barking, continuous stimulation is preferable.
4. Remember, some misbehaviors are easier to prevent than change.
Maybe there is a way to remove the temptation and solve the problem. For
example, if the dog steals the garbage, it might be easier to put the garbage
where the dog can’t get into it.
Test Procedure
After setting your collar intensity at its lowest possible level, wait until your
dog is not paying attention to you or to anything else. Then press the lowest
possible continuous stimulation button. Watch the dog’s expression. You
want to see him make a very small motion, such as suddenly closing his
mouth, blinking his eyes, cocking his ears, or tipping or turning his head.
This tells you that the dog has felt the stimulation but is not overwhelmed
by it. If you see no reaction at all in the dog, increase the intensity by one
level and repeat the test. Work your way up through the different intensities
until you find the one that makes your dog react as described. If your dog
overreacts (vocalizes) when you press the button, or starts to act worried,
you have selected a position that’s probably too high for introductory training.
When to increase or decrease intensity
Note that different types of training call for different levels of intensity.
You may wish to increase the intensity of stimulation during training if
1) the dog is not responding to the stimulation when he is distracted,
2) you use the momentary buttons instead of continuous for most of your
training, 3) you are using the Remote Trainer to stop the dog when he is
chasing something.
You may wish to decrease the intensity of stimulation during training if
1) the dog appears to be becoming concerned or anxious when you use the
Remote Trainer, 2) you are training the dog when he is not very far away
from you, especially when he is not distracted or excited, 3) the dog
frequently overreacts (vocalizes) when he is corrected.
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