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Consistency and Timing
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Consistency is critical for successful training.
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Timing of the correction is also critical. The correction must occur at the
time of the behavior. If the behavior is not occurring when the correction
occurs, the dog will not associate the correction with the behavior.
If you want your dog to stop digging in the yard, the correction must occur
while the dog is digging . . . not later when you find the hole.
Before Using the Remote Trainer
Before you begin a behavior training program using your BigLeash
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Remote
Trainer, your dog must know the basic obedience commands.
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The “Heel” Command
The ‘heel’ command is the first command to teach your dog.
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With your dog on a short leash at your side, begin walking while gently
pulling on the leash to keep your dog positioned at your side as you walk.
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Say the command ‘heel’ each time you use the leash to keep your dog in
position at your side.
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Praise your dog when he returns to the correct position after you say the
‘heel’ command.
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With repetition, consistency, patience and praise your dog should be
walking next to you in just a few short training sessions.
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The “Sit/Stay” Command
The second leash training command is ‘sit/stay’. ‘Sit’ is the command; ‘stay’
is the implied.
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Begin the ‘sit/stay’ training by walking on lead in the ‘heel’ position. Come
to a stop, and tell the dog to ‘sit’. Initially you may need to put pressure on
your dog’s rear end to teach him the sit position. Reward with praise when
he ‘sits’.
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With the dog in the ‘sit’ position, move away to the end of the leash. When
you tell your dog to ‘sit’ he should ‘stay’ until you give him a different
command. When the dog sits and stays, return to the dog to reward with
praise.
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To release your dog from the ‘sit’ position, give a gentle tug on the leash
and command the dog to ‘come’.
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As with all training, use repetition, consistency, patience and praise.
Training Basics