Tri-Tronics 2003 Basic Training - Manual (Page 25)

Teach the Command First
To get the best training results, first teach the command with a
leash and check cord (a 20 to 30-foot rope, or “long line” as it’s
sometimes called), before you start using a Remote Tr a i n e r.
After your dog understands what you expect him to do, he is
ready to learn that the Remote Trainer can also re i n f o rce your
command, instead of the leash or check cord, and he’ll learn
quickly how to respond to the Remote Tr a i n e r. However, he
d o e s n ’t need to be letter perfect on the command when you
i n t roduce the Remote Tr a i n e r. In fact, it can be better if he isn’t .
This booklet will cover how to introduce your dog to the
Remote Trainer after he knows basic commands. If your dog
doesn’t already know any basic obedience commands, you’ll
find suggested procedures for teaching the “Heel,” “Come,”
“Sit” and “Down” commands with a leash and check cord in
our training video, “Basic Training with the Tri-Tronics
Electronic Collar.”
THE “COME” COMMAND WITH THE REMOTE TRAINER
To introduce the Remote Trainer for the “Come” command,
combine the stimulus from the Remote Trainer with another
form of correction the dog already understands, such as
your tug with a check cord. When the dog has made this
connection, stop using the check cord and use only the
Remote Trainer.
Use the intensity level you’ve pre-selected for your dog (see
page 3). Use continuous stimulation for the initial lessons. If
your dog is very sensitive, you may prefer to use a series of
taps of momentary stimulation instead (see page 6).
Find an area that is free of distractions like other dogs,
livestock, children playing, family members, etc.
T R I - T R O N I C S
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