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General Training Tips
Getting started with your Combo
Your dog must know some very basic obedience commands
before beginning training with the Combo. A dog learns by
rst being shown a command, followed by lots of repetition
over an extended period. As the dog becomes pro cient at
these commands, the trainer can introduce distractions and
different locations to strengthen them. Throw in the correct
amount of positive and negative reinforcement and you
should end up with a well-mannered dog.
Obedience training on the leash
Your dog must fully understand the obedience commands
(sit, stay, here, heel and kennel) before using the e-collar
for reinforcement of these commands. A leash attached
to a standard collar is used to "teach" the dog the basic
obedience commands (here, heel, sit, and stay). A tug on the
leash collar is used to reinforce the command. When the dog
complies with the command, use positive reinforcement
praise. nce the dog understands these commands, the
e-collar can be used to reinforce them.
Beginning e-collar training
When you feel your dog understands the obedience
commands on the leash we can now start with the electric
collar training. With the dog on the leash wearing the
electric collar continue with your obedience drills. Light
stimulation (nick or constant) is going to be applied as a
command is given, the stimulation is removed as the dog
complies. Through repetition, a dog learns to turn off the
light stimulation by performing the command.
E-collar training is another form of negative reinforcement,
similar to the leash and standard collar training. When the
1. Attach the charging cables to both the transmitter and
receiver, as shown on page 15.
2. Plug the charger into a 120-volt wall outlet or if using the
accessory eld charger, plug into a cigarette lighter only
for Lithium-Polymer batteries (use a 230-volt European
charger for Europe). When properly plugged in, all
indicator lights should glow red. During the charging
process, the unit will shut off. nce the battery cable is
unplugged from the unit after a full charge, you will need
to turn the unit on again before use.
3. The Lithium-Polymer battery is fully charged within
2 hours. The lights will stay red during the charging
process. The red light will change into a steady green light
when the battery is fully charged (when you disconnect
the charger after nishing the charge, you will need to
restart the unit).
4. After charging, cover the battery charging receptacles
with the rubber plugs on the transmitter and receiver collar.
NOTE :
nly use Dogtra-approved batteries, chargers,
and accessories for your Dogtra e-collars. When a charger
is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.
