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Training Guide
General Tips
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For multi dog households, train one dog at a time.
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Use only
dry
treats/kibble.
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When using the Handheld Remote, it is best that your dog associate the treats/kibble with
you, not the Handheld Remote.
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Don’t point the remote at your pet.
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Keep training fun!
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Begin training with his favorite treat/kibble until your dog is comfortable taking treats from
the dispenser.
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If your dog barks, tries to bite or paw at the Treat Dispenser, change his focus to you. Give
him some treats from your hand before using the Treat Dispenser. As he quiets and gives
you good behavior give a treat from the dispenser.
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Make sure your dog is motivated to work for the treats/kibble before training begins.
Nutritionally Balanced Diet for Your Dog
It is important that your dog is already on a nutritionally balanced feeding program before
you begin using the Treat Dispenser. If you are using dry dog food/kibble, ensure they are the
correct size and can be used in the Treat Dispenser for training.
NOTE: If you free feed your dog, and he shows no interest in the kibble from the Treat
Dispenser, change to specific meal feeding times during the day while training with the Treat
Dispenser. This should make the dispensed kibble more enticing. If you use treats instead of
kibble, your training sessions should be over a longer number of days and the total calorie
intake should be subtracted from your dog’s daily intake of food. For most dogs, treats
should make up less than 10% of a dog’s daily food intake.
Successful Training
Successful training is not only about eliminating unwanted behaviors, but replacing
those behaviors with routines that are safe and easy to learn for you and your pet. The
Train 'n Praise
™
is designed specifically to create new, positive habits in response to the most
common household dilemmas. With the ability to reward your pet in a separate location,
you’re unlocking the potential for good behavior in the entire home—not just by your side.
For training to be successful you should spend at least 10-15 minutes per day over a
two week period teaching your dog how to place/stay, how to receive rewards for the
Train 'n Praise
™
and working to improve unwanted behaviors. The Train 'n Praise
™
is very
versatile and can be used to improve many behaviors, some examples follow.
