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RecoGnItIon level
You will need to test your dog to see which correction level is appropriate for your dog’s temperament. Always
begin training with the Receiver Collar on level 1. If your dog does not respond to the Static Correction on level 1
change the setting to level 2. If there is no response from your dog at level 2 change the setting to level 3.
This process is explained further in Lesson #2 – Static Correction.
NOTE: Once your dog begins training, they may be reluctant to leave the Safe Zone for car rides or walks. Always
remove the Receiver Collar and replace it with a regular collar and leash before taking your dog out of the Safe
Zone. You may need to carry your dog of out of the Safe Zone if it’s not possible to walk your dog out using
praise and commands. In addition, if you are going to walk your dog out of the Safe Zone you should always do
this in the same area of the boundary so they become more familiar with this process in the future.
lesson #1 – boUnDaRy flaG aWaReness
Lesson #1 is intended for days 1 and 2 of training and is designed to provide your dog with an awareness of
the Boundary Zone area and helps them associate the Warning Tones with the Boundary Flags. During these
days you should train for 10 to 15 minutes three times a day. The objective is to teach your dog to recognize the
Boundary Flags and the Warning Tone .
Your dog should be wearing a non-metallic collar (without tags) that they cannot slip out of. You will attach that
collar to a leash. You will also need several small-sized treats.
1. Turn on the Receiver Collar and hold it in your hand. Hold the Receiver Collar by the fabric collar and do not
touch the probes. Do not put the Receiver Collar on your dog. (fig. 32)
2. Walk your dog on the leash into the Safe Zone.
3. Hold the Receiver Collar at your dog’s neck level and continue walking your dog in the Safe Zone.
4 . Praise and reward your dog with a treat .
5. Hold the Receiver Collar at your dog’s neck level and begin walking your dog toward the Boundary Flags.
6. When your dog hears the Warning Tone from the Receiver Collar quickly turn and walk your dog away from
the Boundary Flags (fig. 33). Do not verbally correct the dog.
7. When you are about 10 feet away from the Boundary Flags stop to praise your dog and reward them with a treat.
8. Repeat this process several times in multiple areas of your yard until your dog is retreating from the Boundary
Flags on their own .
figure 32
figure 33
