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Training Guide
General Tips
• Eliminate one misbehavior or teach one obedience command at a time. If you move too fast with
training, your pet may become confused.
• Be consistent. Correct your pet every time he misbehaves.
• Unless you can supervise him, it is recommended that you restrict your pet from situations in
which he has a history of misbehaving. However, setting up a situation as a training session can
dramatically improve your chances of success.
• Pets should be at least 6 months old before using the Trainer.
• Only let responsible family members use the Trainer. It is not a toy!
• Never use the Remote Trainer to correct or eliminate any form of aggressive behavior. We
recommend you contact your local veterinarian or professional trainer to determine if your pet
might be aggressive.
Teaching Your Pet the Positive Tone
(This feature is for 1-dog mode only.)
Before using the Trainer to correct your pet, spend 10 to 15 minutes per day for 2 or 3 days
helping him create the association of the positive tone with reward and praise. To accomplish this:
1. Push the Positive 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 Positive Tone button for 2 seconds following with
praise.
Vary the reward to prevent your pet from anticipating a specifi c type. This stage of training is
complete when your pet obviously anticipates a reward when he hears the positive tone.
Using the Negative Tone
(This feature is for 1-dog mode only.)
As soon as your pet begins the earliest sign of misbehavior, press the Negative Tone button. For
example, if you want to teach your dog to stay off the couch, press the Negative Tone button as
soon as he puts one paw on it. Do not wait until he is completely on the couch.
1. Hold the Negative Tone button for up to 2 seconds at a time, releasing the button as soon as
your pet stops the misbehavior.
2. If your pet has not stopped the misbehavior after two seconds of correction, release the
Negative Tone button, then press it again for up to two consecutive seconds.
3. Continue this sequence until the misbehavior has stopped.