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Digging
First, try to understand why your pet is digging. Many breeds, like terriers, were bred to flush out prey. Is your dog digging to find
a cool spot to lie down? Is he bored? Before training your dog not to dig, make sure you are providing:
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A cool, shaded area in which to lie down, and plenty of water.
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An alternate activity, such as a favourite toy.
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Plenty of play, exercise, and attention.
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A garden 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 training collar on your pet and wait at least 10 minutes before placing him in the garden.
No other people or pets should be in the garden, 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. When your pet digs, press the tone button for 2 seconds. Then
continuously hold the vibration button until your dog stops digging.
5. If your pet ignores the stimulation, switch to static stimulation at his
recognition level.
6. Continue to watch your pet, as he may choose another area to dig.
7. Do not allow your pet in the garden unsupervised until he has completely
stopped digging.
Chasing
Chasing is an instinctive behaviour stimulated by moving objects. Some dogs have a particularly strong desire to chase that can
put them in harm’s way and leave you helpless. Never allow your dog off the lead or out of a contained area until he has
learned
The “Come” Command
, regardless of the distraction.
It is vitally important that you and your dog remain safe during on-lead training. Your dog should be on a strong lead, long
enough for him to attempt to chase an object, but short enough for him not to reach a road or other unsafe area. You must also
be physically strong enough to restrain your dog when he tries to chase.
1. If your dog has not learned
The “Come” Command
, keep a lead on
him so you can physically stop him before he reaches the object he
is chasing.
2. Choose the stimulation level 1 higher than your dog’s recognition level.
3. Set up a scenario where your dog is enticed to chase an object.
Common items could be cars, motorcycles, bicycles, etc. (do not
use toys).
4. When the object passes in front of your dog, make sure to hold the lead
with a firm grip. As soon as your dog begins to chase the object, press and hold the tone button for
1 second immediately followed by the static stimulation button until he stops.
5. When your dog stops chasing the object, immediately release the button, walk backwards and
give
The “Come” Command.
Praise your dog as he comes to you.
6. Repeat the process until your dog stops chasing the object.