Tri-Tronics 2003 Basic Training - Manual (Page 34)

T R I - T R O N I C S
O b e d i e n c e P r o g r a m
THE “DOWN” COMMAND WITH THE REMOTE TRAINER
Your dog should have already learned the “Down” command
b e f o re you introduce the Remote Trainer for re i n f o rcing “Down.”
If your dog doesn’t already know the “Down” command, a
p ro c e d u re for teaching it is included in our Basic Training video.
To introduce the Remote Trainer for the “Down” command,
combine the stimulus from the Remote Trainer with another
form of correction the dog already understands; typically this
will be a downward tug with your leash.
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 (see page 6).
For your initial training on “Down” with the Remote Trainer,
go to a training area that is already familiar to your dog from
having done other training there.
Procedure for Introducing the Remote Trainer with
the “Down” Command
1. Have your dog on leash, and in a sitting position.
2. Command “Down” and press the button on the
Remote Trainer.
3. At the same time, guide the dog down with your leash.
4. Release both the stimulation and the leash pressure
the moment the dog lies down, and praise him.
5. If the dog gets up before you release him, press the
button again as you command “Down.” Release the
button when he lies back down, and praise him.
6. Release the dog and move to a new place in the training
area and repeat steps 1 – 5.
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