User's Manual

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Give one tug and warning
at the flags,“No.”
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8. When your dog enters the Avoidance Zone,
he will receive an audible “beep” (or vibration)
warning. Immediately say, “Watch out!” and
quickly tug on the leash and direct him back
into the Safety Zone and praise.
9. Repeat several times in different locations
(where flags are visible) and watch for
hesitation as you approach the flags.
Your dog may turn or shake his head
when he hears the beep (or feels the vibration).
Remember: Playtime is very important!
Praise and play with your dog in the Safety Zone
for a few minutes. Take your dog inside and remove
the SmartCollar after about 20 minutes. Train your
dog in this manner for a least two days before moving on to Phase 2.
NOTE: In the remainder of the Training section, if you have a receiver equipped
with the Vibration feature: hear the audible “beep” = feel the vibration.
1. Put the DogWatch receiver collar on your dog
at least 20 minutes before going outside to train.
2. Clip on the green DogWatch training leash and
take your dog outside and play a few minutes
in the Safety Zone.
3. Walk around the complete perimeter, remaining inside the Safety Zone. Pause
a few times along the way to slap a flag and say, “No!”
4. Your Dealer has set the receiver to the training level appropriate for your dog
and has helped you introduce your dog to correction. Phase Two will help
reinforce your dog’s new boundary and the consequences if he crosses the
training flags. Select a new location to teach your dog today. Allow your
dog to walk into the Avoidance Zone while saying the negative command.
When your dog retreats out of the Avoidance Zone after he hears the warning
“beep”, praise him for a few minutes in the Safety Zone. Select another
location and repeat the exercise. If your dog does not react to the correction,
first check to be sure the contact posts are touching the dog’s skin. If your
dog still does not respond to the correction, contact your Dealer.
Remember: Keep the training sessions to no longer than 20 minutes, once or
twice a day.
5. After training, praise your dog and play with him in the Safety Zone for a few
minutes, bring your dog into the house and remove the SmartCollar after
about 20 minutes.
Note: It is important not to remove the SmartCollar immediately following the
training as you do not want your dog to associate the SmartCollar with the
correction.
PHASE 2 (2-5 days)
Introduction to Correction
PET-FRIENDLY
™
CONTAINMENT TRAINING
Give a verbal warning
at the flags,“No.”
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