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GENERAL TRAINING TIPS
BEFORE TRAINING WITH THIS PRODUCT (TEK-V1.5LT)
You will have the most success using this product if you always remember to teach a command before trying to
reinforce the command with stimulation. We recommend that you read the enclosed Training Guide and watch the
enclosed DVD before training. Your training will be easier and proceed faster if you follow the guidelines in these
teaching assistants. In addition, always keep the following training tips in mind:
• Eliminate a single misbehavior or teach a single obedience command at a time. If you move too fast with the
training, your dog may become confused.
• Be consistent. Give your dog a tone, vibration, or static stimulation for each misbehavior.
• Do not overcorrect your dog. Use as little stimulation as possible to train your dog.
• Restrict your dog from situations in which he has a history of misbehaving unless you can supervise him and
use the TEK Series 1.5 Handheld Device for applying tone, vibration, or static stimulation.
• If you notice one situation in which your dog misbehaves repeatedly, set up this situation as a training session.
This will dramatically increase your chances of success.
• If your dog has a timid reaction to the tone, vibration, or static stimulation (especially the first couple
of times), do not be alarmed. Redirect his attention to a simple and appropriate behavior (i.e. a known
command, such as “Sit”).
• Never use the TEK Series 1.5 GPS Tr E-Collar to correct or eliminate any form of aggressive behavior.
If your dog exhibits such behavior, contact a professional trainer. Aggression in dogs is the result of many
factors – it may be a learned behavior or it may be brought on as a result of fear. Another factor contributing
to aggression in dogs is social dominance. Every dog is different.
TRAIN YOUR DOG
The TEK Series 1.5 GPS Tr E-Collar System supports six types of stimulation: continuous, momentary,
rising, programmable, tone, and vibration. The continuous static stimulation mode has multiple intensity levels
so you can match the correction to your dog’s temperament.
TO FIND YOUR DOG’S RECOGNITION LEVEL
NOTE: Always start at the lowest level and work your way up. Every dog is different and you cannot predict
where your dog’s Recognition Level will be. Watch closely for any slight change in behavior that tells you your
dog is feeling the stimulation.
For training efficiency, it is important to find the right intensity level for your dog. This is called the “recognition
level”, at which your dog looks around in curiosity, or flicks his ears.
Your dog should not vocalize or panic when receiving static stimulation. If this happens, the
static stimulation level is too high and you need to go back to the previous level and repeat
the process.
1. With the GPS E-Collar Module turned on and properly fitted to your dog, select
DOG TRAINING.
The DOG TRAINING screen displays.
2. Press the down arrow on the Menu Navigation Pad to lower the intensity level to
1.
3. Press the stim button next to the icon (
C) to apply continuous static stimulation for 1 to 2 seconds.
4. If your dog shows no reaction to level 1, press the up arrow on the Menu Selection Pad to increase go to level
2 and repeat the process.
5. Continue to increase the intensity level until you find your dog’s recognition level. Once you find your dog’s
recognition level, this is the level you should use when you begin a training exercise.
6. If you have progressed to level 20 while searching for your dog’s recognition level and your dog continues to
show no response, check to see if the GPS E-Collar Module is snug against your dog’s neck. Then go
back to level 1 and repeat the process. If your dog still does not indicate he is feeling the static stimulation,
you have two options: you may either have to trim the hair beneath the Contact Points or switch to longer
Contact Points.
NOTE: If after completing all of these steps your dog still does not indicate he is feeling static stimulation;
please contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144.
TO USE TRAINING MODE
The DOG TRAINING screen allows you to send a signal to deliver stimulation to your dog in order to correct a
behavior. You can switch among the dogs currently being trained; select the type and intensity level of static
stimulation.
In training mode, the user-defined stim buttons are active allowing you to select among three pre-defined
stimulation types for the current selected dog.
1. From the main menu, select
DOG TRAINING.
2. Press the right or left arrows on the Menu Selection Pad to choose among dogs in the system. The current
dog is shown at the bottom of the screen.
3. Select the desired level of continuous static stimulation for that dog.
4. To send stimulation to the selected dog, press one of the three stim buttons on the left side of the Handheld
Device matching to the type of stimulation desired. When the desired button is pressed, the corresponding
icon will highlight to confirm that the signal has been sent.
