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Step 2:
Transition to rewarding your
dog only when he makes the receiver ring.
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The treat should not be left in the treat
holder after the training session. To
remove the treat, lift the U-shaped treat
holder from behind the paddle.
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Step 3:
Train without a treat in the treat
holder. Point to the paddle (or stare at it)
and say your command. As soon as your
dog nudges the paddle, praise and reward
him enthusiastically.
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Step 4:
Same as Step 3, but when your
dog rings the bell, open the door, take him
through the door, and then reward him.
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You can also approach the door with
your dog together and ask him to “Ring
the bell!” When he rings the bell, open the
door, take him through, and reward him.
Method 2: Target Training
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Step 1:
Offer the back of your hand to
your dog at his nose level. Optionally, say
the command “touch.” When your dog
touches your hand with his nose, reward
him immediately. Repeat until he gets it.
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Step 2:
Take the adapter cover off the
housing. Hold it in your hand and offer the
paddle to your dog at his nose level.
Your dog will naturally show interest,
glancing, sniffing, or touching with his
nose. At the beginning,
reward him
immediately when he makes even the
smallest gesture.
Repeat until he can
reliably touch the paddle with his nose.
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Step 3:
Same as Step 2, but reward your
dog only when he touches the paddle with
enough force to move it. Withholding the
reward may create a little frustration in
your dog, which will make him repeat the
gesture with more force.
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Step 4:
Replace the adapter cover onto
the housing. Look at the Doggie Doorbell
and wait. Your dog will try to offer a
behavior. As soon as you see the correct
behavior, such as touching, sniffing, or
glancing at the Doggie Doorbell, reward
him immediately. Repeat this step until
your dog nudges the paddle with enough
force to trigger the receiver.
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Step 5:
Same as Step 4, but when your
dog rings the bell, open the door, take him
through the door, and then reward him.
Soon your dog will clearly associate his
nudging the paddle with the door opening.
The speed of training will vary with each
dog. For some, it may take a day or two.
For others, it may need several days or a
couple of weeks before they can firmly
establish this new behavior. Be patient
and persistent and you will succeed.
Notes
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Alternative mounting methods:
On
fragile wall surfaces, such as drywall, using
the included adhesive mounting tape may
cause damage during removal. For clean
and no-damage removal, we highly
recommend using the
3M Command
™
brand adhesive strips to mount the
adaptor housing. Purchase the medium or
long refill strips on the web or in office
supply stores.
If the mounting surface is rough or has
loose paint, you can
use screws
to attach
the housing to the wall. You can also
mount the housing on a wooden board
and place it
on the ground
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Correcting old habits:
If your dog is
used to scratching the door, it may take
some persistence to retrain him. First
firmly establish ringing on command. Then
try to remind him before he scratches the
door. If he does scratch, give him a minute
to remember the new routine before
responding. If he does not remember, ask
him to ring the bell before letting him in.
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Using paws:
You can train your dog to
use his paws to strike or push the paddle.
For small dogs, you can mount the
housing higher so that he can push the
paddle with his front paws while standing
on his hind legs.
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Over-ringing:
If your dog rings the bell
repeatedly just to receive a treat, you can
help him adjust his behavior by not giving
him a treat but only opening the door for
him. Usually, he will adjust quickly.
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Batteries:
If the receiver frequently
fails
to ring
when you push the transmitter,
the AA batteries in the receiver might
need to be replaced. The transmitter
comes with a small 12v battery
preinstalled. It will typically last over a
year on average use. Replacement can be
purchased online or at local electronic
stores. To replace the transmitter battery,
insert a small flat-blade screwdriver into
the slot below the transmitter and pry
upward to open the back.
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Metal interference:
Do not place the
receiver near metal objects. Do not install
the doorbell on a metal door.
We Love Dogs
We created the Pebble Smart Doggie
Doorbell for our beloved Whippet, Pebble.
We hope you and your dog enjoy it as
much as we and Pebble do. For us, the
true reason for having a dog is love.
Training your dog with fun activities
deepens that loving connection. When
Pebble rings the doorbell, he feels happy
and smart, every time.
Visit us at www.PebbleSmart.com for
more information. And we would love to
hear from you.
Thank you!
Installation and Training
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