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1. Putting the dog on the leash
2. Remove the collar-receiver & turn it OFF
3. The dog can be now cross the boundary line safely WITH YOU LEADING the dog on the
leash; or carrying the dog over the boundary line or taking it in the car and driving over the
boundary line. This is imperative during the training process to reinforce a distinction
between when it is safe to cross the boundary and when it is not.
Day 1
– Boundary flag awareness phase
The aim of the first day’s training session is to introduce your dog to the boundaries of the dog
containment area using the combination of boundary training flags and warning beep from the
collar-receiver. Ideally, 3-short 10-15 minute sessions for day 1.
Setup
•
Outside of the dog containment area, put a separate non-metallic collar on your dog
’s neck and
attach a leash
•
If your dog is food-responsive, it is ideal to have a bag of tiny pieces of edible treats as rewards
for correct behaviour.
Alternatively, use your dog’s favourite toy as a reward
Steps
1. Walk your dog on a leash into the centre of the dog containment area. Calmly praise and talk
to your dog.
2. Prepare the collar-receiver by switching it ON and setting it to BEEP ONLY MODE as outlined
in “Setting the warning & intensity on the collar-receiver” on page 10.
3. Place the collar-receiver on your dog, positioning it BELOW the additional collar and leash.
4. Begin by walking the dog towards the boundary training flags (
10A
). Keeping your mood
relaxed and with full control of your dog on the leash, toss a treat beyond the boundary flags
and within the static-correction zone. Allow your dog to enter the static-correction zone to
attempt to recover the treat
(10B)
. As soon as the beep signal occurs, gently tug the leash and
guide your dog swiftly back into the dog containment area
(10C)
. Immediately praise your dog
inside the dog containment area.
5. Repeat step 4 at the same point once or twice more. Do not allow your dog to retrieve or eat
the treat in the static-correction zone. Treats should only be eaten by the dog as a reward
within the dog containment area only.
6.
Once your dog is familiar with the BEEP at the same boundary point, take the dog to several
different boundary flags. Your dog should start to resist attempting to retrieve the treat in the
static-correction zone.
7.
End this first training session by removing the collar-receiver inside the dog containment area
and turn the collar-receiver OFF. Take a few minutes to praise and play with your dog. When
you are ready to leave the dog containment area, remove the collar-receiver, ensure your dog
is on the leash and you lead the dog across the boundary line. Your dog will learn this is a
safe way to get across the boundary with you.
