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Marking Positive Behaviours with Tone
You can use the SMART DOG
™
Trainer to either mark positive behaviours or negative behaviours, but definitely not both! If
you decide to use tone to mark positive behaviours, never confuse your dog by also marking negative behaviours with tone. If
you use a PetSafe
®
containment system, you should only use tone to mark negative behaviours, as your dog is conditioned to
associate tone with a stimulation if they do not retreat from their boundary.
If you decide to use tone to mark positive behaviour, spend 10 to 15 minutes per day for 2 or 3 days helping your dog to
associate the tone with reward and praise. Do this before beginning training with vibration or static:
1. Push the tone button for 2 consecutive seconds.
2. Release the button and immediately reward your pet with verbal praise, petting or a small food reward. Spend 3 to 5
seconds on your rewarding.
3. Wait a few minutes and repeat holding the tone button for 2 seconds following with praise.
4. Vary the reward to prevent your pet from anticipating a specific type. This stage of training is complete when your pet
obviously anticipates a reward when he hears the tone.
Find the Best Stimulation Level for Your Pet
Important: Always start at the lowest level and work your way up.
The SMART DOG
™
Trainer has 1 vibration and 15 static stimulation levels. This allows you to choose the stimulation level that is
best for your pet.
Once you have placed the training collar on your pet, it is time to find the “recognition level”. The “recognition level” is the
stimulation level that your dog begins to notice. It should not make your pet uncomfortable. Your pet should NOT vocalise or
panic when receiving stimulation. If this happens, the stimulation is too high and you need to go back to the previous level.
Follow the steps below to find your pet’s recognition level:
1. Choose the vibration button and press continuously for 1 to 2 seconds.
2. If your pet shows no reaction, repeat this several times before moving to static stimulation.
3. Starting at Level 1 on the static level adjuster, press the stimulation button continuously for 1 to 2 seconds.
4. If your pet shows no reaction, repeat this stimulation level several times before moving up to the next level.
5. YOUR PET SHOULD NOT VOCALISE OR PANIC WHEN RECEIVING STIMULATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE
STIMULATION LEVEL IS TOO HIGH AND YOU NEED TO GO BACK TO THE PREVIOUS LEVEL AND REPEAT
THE PROCESS.
6. Move up through the static stimulation levels until your pet reliably responds to the stimulation.
7. If your pet continues to show no response at Level 15, check the fit of the training collar. See
Fit the Training Collar
. You might
also want to test it on your hand to ensure the collar is working.
If all of these steps have been done and your pet continues to show no reaction to the stimulation, please contact our Customer Care Centre.
Test the Training Collar
We recommend you experience first-hand how the static stimulation functions. Always begin at the lowest level and increase the
intensity up to your personal comfort level.
1. Place one finger on both contact points of the training collar.
2. Hold your smartphone approximately 0.5 metres from the training collar. Starting at level 1 on the static level adjuster, press
the static button continuously for 1 to 2 seconds. At this level you may not feel the stimulation.
NOTE: Continuous stimulation
will transmit for no more than ten continuous seconds. To reactivate, release and repress the button.
3. Increase the level on the static level adjuster until the sensation begins to feel uncomfortable.
Never use the training collar to correct or eliminate any form of aggressive behaviour. If you are unsure if your dog is
aggressive, please consult your veterinarian or a certified trainer.