Editing Location Alerts
1
Select
Setup
>
Location Alerts
.
2
Select an alert.
3
Select an option:
• Select
Disable
to turn off notifications for this alert.
• Select
Set Alert Type
to set the way the device notifies
you for this alert.
• Select
Set Alert Mode
to set the notification to sound on
exit, entrance, or both.
• Select
Delete
to remove the alert.
Dog Training
You should research and investigate the training methods best
suited for you, your dog, and your needs. This manual provides
some basic guidelines for training, but each dog has unique
training needs.
When used properly, the Alpha training system is a very
effective training tool to aid your dog in reaching its full potential.
The use of the training system should be part of an overall
training program.
Begin training your dog on a leash, without the Alpha training
system. You should train your dog how to heel, sit, and come to
you. After the dog understands these three basic commands,
you can begin training with the dog collar device and the leash.
Finally, when the dog consistently obeys commands using the
leash and collar, you may be able to remove the leash to train
with only the dog collar device.
Training Methods
Tone
: Activates an audible tone instead of stimulation. A tone
can be used as either a positive or negative training cue,
depending on your training program.
Vibration
: Applies vibration instead of stimulation to the dog the
entire time you press the training key, for a maximum of 8
seconds. The effectiveness of vibration may vary based on
the dog's temperament and experience.
Setting Up the Training Keys for One Dog
NOTE:
Training features are not available in all areas for
tracking collars.
Before you can assign the training keys to a dog, you must add
the dog to the handheld device (
).
By default, the training keys are set to tone (T), vibration (V), or
light (L) for each key. This mode is most useful when training
only one dog. When training multiple dogs, it may be helpful to
customize a training key for each dog and for each training
method (
).
1
Select
Setup
>
Training
>
Training Buttons
.
2
Select the area at the top of the screen directly below the
keys.
3
Select .
In this mode, the left key provides a tone. The right key provides
a vibration.
Customizing the Training Keys
NOTE:
Training features are not available in all areas for
tracking collars.
Before you can assign the training keys to a dog, you must add
a dog to the handheld device (
).
You can assign a specific dog training method to each training
key. You can add multiple pages of training key settings. This
mode is most useful when training multiple dogs.
1
Select
Setup
>
Training
>
Training Buttons
>
Change
Mode
.
2
Select below the key you are customizing.
3
Select the dog to train with this key.
4
Select tone (
T
), vibration (
V
), or light (
L
).
5
Repeat steps 2-4 for all three keys.
6
If you need to train with more than three keys, select >
Insert Page
, and program the additional keys.
7
Select .
Contact Tracking
You can track other hunters so you know where they are at all
times. You can also send messages to your contacts. One
Alpha handheld device can track up to 20 devices, including
compatible dog collar devices and Alpha handheld devices.
Adding a Contact Using MURS/VHF
Before you can add a contact using MURS/VHF, you should be
near the contact, and you must turn on the transmitter (
).
You can add fellow hunters to your handheld device so you can
track them on the map (
) and
send messages to them (
Sending a Message to Your Contacts
).
1
On your handheld device, select
>
Contacts
>
Add
.
2
Bring the two handheld devices near each other, and select
Yes
on your handheld device.
3
On the contact's handheld device, select
>
Contacts
>
Pair
.
4
On your handheld device, enter the name of the contact, and
select >
OK
.
The contact is added to your handheld device.
You can repeat this procedure using another hunter's handheld
device to add your contact ID to that device.
Adding a Contact Using a Contact ID
Before you can add a hunter using a contact ID, the hunter must
find the contact ID (
) and
send it to you. You must also turn on the transmitter (
).
If you are not near the hunter you want to add, you can add the
hunter using a contact ID.
1
On your handheld device, select
>
Contacts
>
Add
.
2
When asked if you are near the other handheld device, select
No
.
3
When asked if you know the contact ID, select
Yes
.
4
Select the contact ID for the contact you are adding.
5
Enter the name of the contact, and select >
OK
.
The contact is added to your handheld device.
You can repeat this procedure using another hunter's handheld
device to add your contact ID to that device.
Initiating an Emergency Alert
Before you can initiate an emergency alert, you must turn on the
transmitter (
).
Before someone can receive your emergency alert, someone
must add you as a contact (
Adding a Contact Using MURS/VHF
).
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Dog Training