Tri-Tronics 2003 Basic Training - Manual (Page 27)

Add Distraction Training
Now that your dog understands how to “turn off” the Remote
Trainer by turning and coming toward you when you call, it
is time to introduce distractions. Have sessions on “Come”
in other training areas, and around gradually increasing
levels of distraction. Follow the guidelines on training with
distractions in the section, “How Dogs Learn,” on page
19 .
When training “Come” around distractions, always give
the dog one chance to respond to your command without
pressing the button. Only use stimulation if the dog ignores
the first command. Also be prepared to increase the intensity
somewhat to overcome a distraction.
Always release the stimulation the moment the dog starts
to come. If he doesn’t come all the way or slows down and
gets distracted, press the button again as you give another
command to Come.
What If …?
Your dog won’t leave your side after some training
on “Come”? Do fewer repetitions in a training session,
then end the session and play with the dog.
Have another session in a different location later. Space
repetitions farther apart, and let the dog wander around
quite a bit between repetitions in which you call him. Also,
sometimes call the dog and do not press the button. This
will keep him feeling more “freed-up.”
Your dog ignores the stimulus, even after several
sessions, and doesn’t seem to make any progress.
Increase the level of intensity until you find a level that
better gets his attention. After the dog is responsive for
several sessions, you may be able to go back down to a
lower level.
If he ignores corrections when strongly distracted, temporarily
work him on the check cord so you can keep him from
“running through” a correction to visit an enticing distraction.
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