User Manual

10
Getting the Most From Your BigLeash
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Remote Trainer
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Appropriate and Proper Use
As with any training program, appropriate and proper use of the training
tools is directly related to the success of the training.
• The remote trainer is not a short cut or a “punishment” tool. It should
be used to train your dog to avoid unwanted behavior and to reinforce the
training, not as a way to punish him for bad behavior.
• Keep your training sessions short, especially early in the training. As your
dog learns, he will respond more quickly and training sessions may be
extended.
• The use of a voice command in conjunction with the remote trainer will vary
with the situation and your training goal. See examples of some specific
behaviors and suggested training techniques in the next section.
• Always begin with a low intensity level until you determine the
appropriate level for your dog.
• In the early stages of training, most dogs respond to the first or second
brief correction (correction button ‘B’). Some dogs may need a few more
brief corrections (or a higher intensity level) depending on the dog’s
personality and level of excitement or distraction.
• For some behaviors - such as chasing or barking - a continuous correction
(correction button ‘C’) of several seconds may initially be needed.
• The goal is for your dog to understand that he can avoid the stimulation by
responding appropriately.
• Do not let your pet know that it is you giving him the correction. Do not
make it obvious you are using the transmitter as part of the correction
process.
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Keeping Your Dog From Becoming “Collar-Wise”
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Do not let your dog become “collar-wise”. Have your dog wear the
BigLeash collar for a few days before you begin training so your dog will
not learn to associate the collar with training corrections.
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When you begin training, have your dog wear the collar for a sufficient
period before and after the training session so that he does not associate
the collar with the training corrections.
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Have your dog continue to wear the collar whenever you work with him for
at least a month even after he seems to be trained. It is good to have the
collar on the dog in case he needs an occasional reminder.