The use of the training system should be
part of an overall training program.
Training Methods
Momentary stimulation: Applies a brief
stimulation when you press the training
key, regardless of how long the key is
depressed.
Continuous stimulation: Applies
stimulation to the dog the entire time
you press the training key, for a
maximum of 8 seconds. Your
stimulations should typically be much
shorter than 8 seconds.
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.
Choosing the Correct
Intensity Level
1
Set the intensity to the lowest level.
2
Select a training key.
3
Observe the dog for a reaction, such
as a head shake, neck movement, or
just a change in expression.
Sometimes dogs will vocalize due to
the surprise of the electrical
stimulation. If the dog vocalizes more
than once, the intensity level is too
high for beginning training.
4
If there is no reaction, increase the
intensity level by one level until the
dog has a slight but recognizable
reaction to the stimulation.
The intensity level that causes a slight but
recognizable reaction is your dog's
baseline level for beginning collar training.
You do not need to, and should not, apply
this intensity selection test again.
After you begin training, the dog’s
performance guides your intensity
selection. As the dog advances in training,
you may need to change the level
depending upon the training situation.
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