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Containment Training Reminders
Purpose: To teach your dog where the boundary is and how to react to it.
1. Only a portion of the yard, the Avoidance Zone,
is to be avoided.
2. Playtime is very important! Remember to
reinforce the Safety Zone and play with your
dog before, during, and after each training session.
3. Never throw a ball or toy into the Avoidance Zone
during training.
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training plan may be adjusted to meet the specific training needs of your dog.
There are many successful training approaches that may be used. If you have
questions about the training, please contact your DogWatch Dealer for assistance.
During this phase, the Training Level on the receiver is set to “Audible Only”.
On this setting, your dog will hear only the audible “beep” tone (or feel the
vibration and will not receive a correction if he enters the Avoidance Zone.
1. Put the receiver collar on your dog 20 minutes before training. Your dog’s
regular collar should be positioned below the DogWatch collar.
2. Clip the green DogWatch training leash on his regular collar.
3. Take your dog outside and play with him in the Safety Zone for a few
minutes.
4. Walk your dog around the perimeter of your yard, keeping inside the Safety
Zone and away (about 3 to 4 feet) from the training flags.
5. When you finish the walk, approach a training flag. Hold the dog by the leash
in one hand and slap or shake a flag with the other, warning the dog firmly (in
a low stern voice) “Watch out! or “Careful!” You can also use a friend or family
member to sit in the Avoidance Zone to shake the flag as you approach it.
6. Give the leash a firm tug, and quickly retreat into the Safety Zone. This
creates a sense of urgency to the retreat. It is not a casual turn. Remember to
use a lot of “Good dog!” praise after you’ve retreated into the Safety Zone.
7. Now walk your dog around the property allowing him to enter the Avoidance
Zone between the two flags.
PHASE 1 (1-2 days)
Audible “Beep” Training (or Vibration)
1
Play time while training is important
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