Remote Spray Training Guide
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General Tips • Eliminate one misbehaviour or teach one obedience command at a time. If you move too fast with the training, your pet may become confused. • Be consistent. Give your pet a negative tone or spray correction with each misbehaviour. • Do not over-correct your pet. Use as few sprays as possible to train your pet. • Unless you can supervise him, it is recommended that you restrict your pet from situations in which he has a history of misbehaving.
Teaching Your Pet the Positive Tone (Side Button) Before using the Trainer to correct your pet, spend 10 to 15 minutes per day for 2 or 3 days helping him create the association of the positive tone with reward and praise. To accomplish this: 1. Push the Side Button (Positive Tone) for 2 consecutive seconds. 2. Release the button and immediately reward your pet with verbal praise, petting, or a small food reward. Spend 3 to 5 seconds on your rewarding. 3.
To Train Using Spray Correction (Lower Button) You control the timing of the spray (Lower Button) being applied to your pet. The spray correction will be delivered with 1.5 second intervals. If you continue to press the lower button the spray will time out after 10 seconds. It will remain in time out until the button is released. Note: For any of these training methods to be effective, they must be used consistently along with the command you are trying to teach your pet.
The “Come” Command 1. Put a separate, non-metallic collar on your pet’s neck BELOW the Receiver Collar, and attach a 3-metre lead. 2. Hold your lead in one hand and the Remote Transmitter in the other. 3. Wait for your pet to walk away from you. Using the Recognition Level for your pet, press and hold the Lower Button (Spray Correction) on your Remote Transmitter. 4. Immediately give the command “Come” while continuing to hold the Lower Button (Spray Correction). 5.
The “Stay” Command 1. Put a separate, non-metallic collar on your pet’s neck BELOW the Receiver Collar, and attach a 3-metre lead. 2. Put your pet on his bed. Hold your lead in one hand and the Remote Transmitter in the other. 3. Staying within 91 centimetres, walk the perimeter of the bed. Do not say anything to your pet. 4. If your pet tries to leave the bed, press and hold the Lower Button (Spray Correction) and give the “Stay” command.
Eliminating Unwanted Behaviour Jumping Up Pets typically jump up to get attention. If you do not want your pet to jump on you, then friends or members of the family should not encourage this behaviour. That means every time your pet jumps on someone, he should be reprimanded or redirected to an alternate and acceptable behaviour, for which he can receive praise. Note: It is best if your pet first understands the “Sit” command. 1. Choose your pet’s Recognition Level. 2.
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.
Chasing Chasing is an instinctive behaviour 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 lead 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. CAUTION It is vitally important that you and your dog remain safe while carrying out this training.
Refuse Raiding The easiest way to prevent refuse raiding is to remove refuse and tempting food from your pet’s environment. You can use the Remote Spray 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. Choose the Spray Level 1 higher than your pet’s Recognition Level. 2. Pick a temptation for your pet and position yourself where he cannot see you. 3.
Excessive Barking Barking is an instinctive behaviour for dogs. It is impossible to keep your dog from barking entirely, but you can teach him to be quiet when you give him a command. Note: This will only be effective when you are at home with your dog. 1. Choose your pet’s Recognition Level. 2. Put your dog in a situation that will tempt him to bark. 3. When your dog begins to bark, press the Lower Button (Spray Correction) and give him the command “Quiet.” 4.
