Commonly Asked Questions and Answers
Once my dog is fully trained
to the Containment Boundary,
can I give him a Correction
via the Remote Transmitter at
the same time he is receiving
the Correction from the
Containment Transmitter?
Yes; The Receiver Collar does not differentiate which mode the system is in. Either
way, the dog will receive a Correction for being too close to the Boundary or for a
bad behavior if you so desire.
Can I use the Remote
Transmitter to train my dog
outside the Containment area?
No; The Receiver Collar must be within the fence boundary and the Remote
Transmitter must be within 200 feet from the Containment Transmitter. The
Remote Transmitter can be taken outside and be effective from outside the
Containment area, so long as it is within 200 feet of the Containment Transmitter.
When I begin to use the
Remote Transmitter within the
Containment area, are there
certain things I should know or
work on
fi
rst?
Understand that when you attempt Remote Training within the Containment area
your dog may demonstrate some “confusion” at
fi
rst. After all, he is now being
corrected within an area in which he has grown to know as a “safe area” - an area
which he can roam free and an area that has been free of Correction.
Thus, it is best that the
fi
rst time your dog receives a Remote Correction within
the Containment area, he is on a leash and is being corrected for a behavior that
he already knows as inappropriate. A good starting point is to work with him on
obedience commands that you have already established in other areas such as the
local park or in other areas of your neighborhood.
Once he begins to look comfortable and is demonstrating an understanding of
how to avoid the Remote Corrections, you can then move on to using the Remote
Trainer for modifying such behaviors as keeping him out of the garden, preventing
him from digging holes, or teaching him to stop barking on command.
If my dog becomes confused
when I correct him with the
Remote Transmitter within the
Containment area, what should
I do?
If this or any other unexpected behavior happens, your best choice is to keep your
response simple - one that asks your dog to do something basic. Pick something
your dog has done many times before, such as the “Sit” or “Stay” commands.
Reliance on an old habit can bring a misbehaving dog - even a frightened dog
- back into the comfort zone. This will enable you to reward your dog or to regroup
should this become necessary.
Other than acting confused
in response to receiving the
Correction from either the
Containment or Remote
Transmitter - what else might I
expect to see him do?
Every dog has his own unique personality and thus will have his own way of
responding to a Static Correction. Some of the more common ways a dog may
inappropriately respond to the
fi
rst few Static Corrections include hiding under
a bush or table or running into the garage. It is important that no matter which
reaction your dog chooses that you always respond the same way. As was
described earlier, keep your response simple and direct your dog to a behavior
that he is already comfortable with, such as the “Sit” or “Stay” commands.
If I have supervised my dog
receiving the
fi
rst Correction
from the Containment
Transmitter, do I have to provide
the same on-leash supervision
with the Remote Transmitter?
Yes; It is always a good idea to have your dog on a leash the
fi
rst time he receives
a Correction from either. It is also a good idea for you to supply this same on-
leash supervision anytime you use the Remote Transmitter in a new situation.
For example, if your dog has successfully learned to respond to the Remote
Transmitter in your yard, you should still have him on a leash the
fi
rst time he
receives the Correction inside your home.
Is there one general rule or tip
I should keep in mind when
training my dog with the
ProTx
®
-Plus system?
Perhaps the one general rule most essential for training with the ProTx
®
-Plus
system is work on only one behavior at a time. For example, train your dog to yard
boundaries
fi
rst and once this training is complete then, and only then, begin to
use a Remote Transmitter to improve obedience commands.
Moreover, it is critical not to correct out of frustration or as the result of misguided
humor. As an owner, you need to be as disciplined as you want your dog to be.
Caution Notes
• Always have the collar on your dog, and the Remote Transmitter in your possession, when you and your dog are in
potentially troublesome situations.
• Your dog may “test” the Receiver Collar. Be consistent when this occurs.
• Do not attach the Receiver to a metal choker collar.
• Do not attach a leash to the Receiver Collar.
• Do not usr the Remote Transmitter in an attempt to correct or eliminate any form of aggressive or biting behavior.
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