Troubleshooting
Hooray!
Your dog has been trained on the Dog Guard Fence. By now he has a basic
idea of his new boundaries. Remember that this is all still new to him and even though
he understands the concept, it hasn’t become an everyday habit yet. Most dogs will make
mistakes during their first week on the system. Don’t get too concerned! Soon your dog
will become comfortable with the boundaries and will adjust to the whole process.
The following instructions may be helpful if you run into problems while training your
dog. When working with dogs it is easier to PREVENT problems than to FIX them!
So, if you have any questions, always call your Dog Guard dealer!
Problem 1: Home Bodies & Porch Sitters
If you have a dog that doesn’t want to go out of the house or is sticking close to the
house, be patient. Time is your best friend. The more sensitive your dog is, the longer it
will take him to explore the yard. Eventually, your dog
will
use the whole yard.
The main problem with this scenario is that your dog’s enthusiasm is very low and his
containment is very high. Your job is to get his enthusiasm back up. Here are some tips
that will help you work through this challenge:
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Try not to worry about your pet. Picking up on your anxiety may hinder his learning.
Again, time and use of the yard without corrections will solve this challenge.
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Do NOT take your dog on a leash near the boundary.
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Do NOT take the Dog Guard receiver collar off the dog. If you do, the entire process
will become inconsistent and the dog will become more confused and take even
longer to settle in.
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Do NOT let the dog hide in the house. Make him go out even if he sits next to the
door all day. The only way he will loosen up is if he is outside to explore.
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Play with your pup in the yard. Kids and other dogs expedite things greatly!
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Use food and water to encourage the dog to go away from the house. Start with small
distances first.
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Try and limit the number of corrections your dog gets. Right now your dog is “over
contained.” Don’t play with him near the boundary or do anything to coax him
towards the edge. Another correction at this point will only discourage him from
using the yard. Because some dogs can’t tolerate more than one correction every two
days, try and extend the amount of time between corrections.
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Summary of Contents for DG9000
Page 1: ...Revised May 2001 Installation Training Guide...
Page 9: ...Grounding to a Ground Rod 6...
Page 39: ...Notes 36...
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