Digging
It is important to first understand why your pet is digging. Many dogs, such as
terriers, were bred to flush out prey, and digging is very innate to them. Other dogs
may be digging to find a cool spot to lie down, or simply out of boredom. Your pet
may no longer have the desire to dig if he is provided with the following: A cool,
shaded area in which to lie down, and plenty of water. An alternate activity, such
as a favorite toy. Plenty of play, exercise, and attention. A yard free from rodents
or prey that he may be trying to flush out.
1. Place the Receiver Collar on your pet and wait at least 10 minutes before placing
him in the yard. No other people or pets should be in the yard, as you do not want
your pet to associate the stimulation with anything other than his digging. Your
pet must be securely fenced in or contained during training.
2. From a window or area where your pet cannot see you, wait until your pet begins
to dig.
3. While your pet digs, press the Stimulation Button and release it when he stops
digging. Only press the button while your pet is in the act of digging, and do not
say anything to him.
4. If your pet ignores the stimulation, increase the Intensity Level.
5. Continue to watch your pet, as he may choose another area to dig.
6. Do not allow your pet in the yard unsupervised until he has completely stopped
digging.
Chasing
Chasing is an instinctive behavior stimulated by moving objects. Some dogs have
a particularly strong desire to chase that can put them in harm's way and leave
you helpless. Never allow your dog off the leash or out of a contained area until he
has learned the “Come” command, regardless of the distraction. Be consistent
and correct your dog every time he chases something. It is vitally important that
you and your dog remain safe while learning during on-leash training. Your dog
should be on a strong leash, long enough for him to attempt to chase an object,
but short enough for him not to reach a road or other unsafe area. You must also
be physically strong enough to restrain your dog when he tries to chase.
1. If your dog has not learned the “Come” command, keep a leash on him so you
can physically stop him before he reaches the object he is chasing.
2. Set up a scenario where your dog is enticed to chase an object. Common items
could be cars, motorcycles, bicycles, etc. (do not use toys).
3. When the object passes in front of your dog, make sure to hold the leash with
a firm grip. As soon as your dog begins to chase the object, press and hold the
Stimulation Button until he stops.
4. When your dog stops chasing the object, immediately release the button, walk
backwards and give the command “Come.” Praise your dog as he comes to you.
5. Repeat the process until your dog stops chasing the object.
Trash Raiding
The easiest way to prevent trash raiding is to remove garbage and tempting food
from your pet's environment. You can use the Remote Trainer to teach your pet
to stay away from these items; however, you must be prepared to correct your pet
every time he approaches them.
1. Pick a temptation for your pet and position yourself where he cannot see you.
2. While your pet's mouth is touching the temptation, press and hold the Stimulation
Button. Immediately release the button when your pet leaves the temptation.
3. Do not say anything, as you want your pet to associate the stimulation with his
behavior, not you.
4. If your pet does not respond to the stimulation, increase the Intensity Level and
repeat the process.
5. Repeat this process in several different locations with different temptations.
(3) During initial training sessions, keep your dog in a familiar outdoor environment
e.g. an enclosed area of the garden and away from other dogs/animals and
people. Training in new locations may cause your dog to become distracted
causing you to reinforce your commands with the remote collar-receiver more
often collar-receiver more than accordingly.
General Training Tips
The following are tips on how to get the best out of your Petrainer Remote
Pet Training Collar:
(1) Make the training sessions short and positive (between 10-15 minutes long
for each time), which will enable your dog to keep its attention focused on you.
(2) Train one dog at a time.
(4) Use a long leash fastened to a non-metallic collar to help his/her learning.
Ensure the additional collar and leash does not interfere with the skin contact
of the metal probes on the collar-receiver. Do not use the remote training collar
without a long leash until your dog is fully trained.
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