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
fi
rst understands the “Sit”
command.
1. As soon as your pet lifts his paws off the ground to
jump on you, press the Stimulation and Tone Button
and give the command “Sit.”
2. Release the Stimulation and Tone Button immediately
once your pet is sitting, and verbally praise him.
3. If your pet ignores the stimulation, increase the
Intensity Level by 1.
4. Practice this exercise in
several different areas
and use different people
for distractions.
Digging
It is important to
fi
rst
understand why your pet is digging. Many dogs, such as
terriers, were bred to
fl
ush out prey, and digging is very
innate to them. Other dogs may be digging to
fi
nd 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
fl
ush out.
1. Choose the Intensity Level 1 higher than normal.
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 the Stimulation and Tone
Button and release it when he stops digging. Only press
the button while your pet is in the act of digging, and do
not say anything to him.
5. If your pet ignores the stimulation, increase the
Intensity Level by 1.
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.
Trash Raiding
The easiest way to prevent trash raiding is to remove
garbage and tempting food from your pet’s environment.
You can use the Remote Trainer to teach your pet to stay
away from these items; however, you must be prepared to
correct your pet every time he approaches them.
1. Choose the Intensity Level 1 higher than normal.
2. Pick a temptation for your pet and position yourself
where he cannot see you.
3. While your pet’s mouth is touching the temptation,
press and hold the Stimulation and Tone Button.
Immediately release the button when your pet leaves
the temptation.
4. Do not say anything, as you want your
pet to associate the stimulation with his
behavior, not you.
5. If your pet does not respond to the
stimulation, increase the Intensity Level by
1 and repeat the process.
6. Repeat this process in several different
locations with different temptations.
Excessive Barking
Barking is an instinctive behavior for dogs. It is impossible
to keep your dog from barking entirely, but you can teach
him to be quiet when you give him a command.
Note: This will only be effective when you are at home with
your dog.
1. Put your dog in a situation that will tempt him to bark.
2. When your dog begins to bark, press the Stimulation
and Tone Button and give him the command “Quiet.”
3. Immediately release the button once your dog stops
barking and praise him.
4. If your dog ignores the stimulation and continues to
bark, increase the Intensity Level by 1 and repeat the
process.
5. Practice this exercise in different areas using different
situations that would cause your dog to bark.
