Tri-Tronics G2 Basic Training - Manual (Page 8)

Keep in mind that a chasing dog is traveling fast. It may take some time for
the dog to come off the chase. Don’t set up a situation that allows the dog
time to catch what he is chasing before he notices the correction.
Special Intensity Considerations for Stopping Chasing
Select an intensity level that is at least one level higher than the one you
selected for your dog in the section “Intensity Selection Tips.” (If you are
stopping chasing inside the house, you may not need the higher level – just
start with your dog’s pre-selected level of intensity.) Some dogs are too excited
when they chase to feel the lower levels. If you find that the dog ignores the
correction the first time you use it, increase the intensity level again.
Lesson Plan to Stop Chasing
Set up a situation in which you know the dog will chase. As soon as he starts
in pursuit, press the continuous stimulation button. Hold it down until the
dog gives up his chase.
Remember that your continuous stimulation will “time out” (turn off
automatically) after about 8 seconds. If your dog has not broken off the
chase after a few seconds, release the button for one half second and then
press it again so that the collar won’t time out. You should press and release
the continuous button in this fashion until the dog gives up his chase.
brings him a great deal of pleasure. You must be careful to correct every
chase once you start your training. You might need to do this many times
before the dog will believe that chasing is always unpleasant.
The instinct to chase is very strong in some dogs and they may eventually
regress and start chasing again. More corrections with the Remote Trainer
may be needed.
Dogs usually require a higher level of intensity to stop chasing than for other
problem behaviors because they’re so excited when they’re in hot pursuit.
Bear in mind that your dog will be surprised by the correction, and you
won’t know which way he’ll go when he breaks off the chase. So chase
training requires care. Don’t plan your chase training in an area where
your dog could be hit by a car or be in danger because of other hazards.
If your dog has already been trained to come on command with the Remote
Trainer, he will tend to want to return to you when you use the collar to
correct him for chasing. Therefore, we recommend that you first train the
dog to “Come” with the Remote Trainer before you begin using it to stop
chasing.
(See pages 26-34.)
If you are teaching “Come” in preparation for stopping chasing, gradually
advance your dog’s skill until you can use your command, with stimulation,
if necessary, to call him away from very exciting distractions. Give the dog
plenty of opportunities to learn that turning back towards you “turns off”
the collar stimulation.
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