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Eliminating Unwanted Behavior
Jumping Up
Pets typically jump up to get attention. If you do not want your pet
to jump on you, then friends or members of the family should not
encourage this behavior. That means every time your pet jumps on
someone, he should be reprimanded or redirected to an alternate
and acceptable behavior, for which he can receive praise.
Note: It is best if your pet first understands the “Sit” command.
1. Choose the Intensity Level one step higher than your pet’s
Recognition Level.
2. As soon as your pet lifts his paws off the ground to jump
on you, press and hold both the Tone B and Stimulation Buttons and give the command “Sit.”
3. Release the buttons immediately once your pet is sitting, and verbally praise him.
4. If your pet ignores the stimulation, use a higher level of stimulation.
5. Practice this exercise in several different areas and use different people for distractions.
Digging
It is important to first understand why your pet is
digging. Many dogs, such as terriers, were bred
to flush out prey, and digging is very innate to
them. Other pets may be digging to find a cool
spot to lie down, or simply out of boredom. Your
pet may no longer have the desire to dig if he is
provided with the following:
• A cool, shaded area in which to lie down,
and plenty of water.
• An alternate activity, such as a favorite toy.
• Plenty of play, exercise, and attention.
• A yard free from rodents or prey that he may be trying to flush out.
1. Choose the Intensity Level one step higher than your pet’s Recognition Level.
2. Place the Receiver Collar on your pet and wait at least 10 minutes
before placing him in the yard. No other people or pets should be in
the yard, as you do not want your pet to associate the stimulation with
anything other than his digging. Your pet must be securely fenced in or
contained during training.
3. From a window or area where your pet cannot see you, wait until your
pet begins to dig.
4. While your pet digs, press and hold both the Tone B and Stimulation Buttons. Release the buttons
immediately when he stops digging.
5. If your pet ignores the stimulation, use a higher level of stimulation.
6. Continue to watch your pet, as he may choose another area to dig.
7. Do not allow your pet in the yard unsupervised until he has completely stopped digging.
