User's Manual

Perfecting Basic Obedience
Note: When we refer to stimulation button this will change depending on your
PET998DR, PET998DB, this will be your “Y” button. For any other models, there should be a
stimulation button for each type of stimulation (static shock, vibration and beep).
model, for models
The “Sit” Command
1 Put a separate, non metallic collar on your pet's neck above the Receiver collar and attach at least
a 10-foot leash.
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Note: Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the Contact Points.
2. Hold the leash and the Remote Transmitter in one hand, keep your other hand ree to guide your
pet into a “Sit” position.
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3 Press and hold your stimulation button, be it shock, vibration or beep. .
4 Immediately give the “Sit” command while holding down your desired stimulation button. .
5 Release the stimulation as soon as your dog sits and then give him praise. .
6 Release your dog from the “Sit” command and play. .
7 Repeat Steps 2 through 6. .
The “Come” Command
1. Put a separate, non-metallic collar on your pet's neck ABOVE the Receiver
10-foot leash. Note: Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the Contact Points.
Collar, and attach a
2. Hold your leash in one hand and the Remote Transmitter in the other.
3. Wait for your pet to walk away from you. Once he's far enough away, press and
Stimulation Button (shock, vibration or beep) on your Remote Transmitter.
hold the
4. Immediately give the command “Come” while continuing to hold your Stimulation Button.
5. Using the leash, gently guide your pet toward you until he begins to come in your direction.
6. Immediately release the Stimulation Button as soon as your pet steps towards you, and praise him
enthusiastically.
7. Quickly move backwards as your pet begins to come back to you, praising him the entire time.
8. Praise your pet when he returns to you.
9. Repeat Steps 3 through 8.
without giving a command. When your pet turns toward you, give the command “Come”
(WITHOUT STIMULATION) and praise him while you continue to back up. Praise your pet when
he returns to you.
11. Use your leash to prevent your pet from running past you. If your pet manages to run past you,
repeat Steps 3 through 8.
The “Stay” Command
1. Put a separate, non-metallic collar on your pet's neck ABOVE the Receiver
10-foot leash. Note: Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the Contact Points.
Collar, and attach a
2. Put your pet on his bed. Hold your leash in one hand and the Remote Transmitter in the other.
3. Staying within 3 feet, 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 Stimulation Button and give
command. Continue to hold the button until your pet is back on his bed. If necessary, use the leash
to guide your pet onto his place.
the “Stay”
5. Praise your pet when he is back on his bed.
6. Once your pet has settled for a few seconds, release him and play calmly.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 5.
Eliminating Unwanted Behavior
Jumping Up
Pets typically jump up to get attention. If you do not want your pet to jump on you,
members of the family should not encourage this behavior. That means every time your pet jumps on
someone, he should be reprimanded or redirected to an alternate and acceptable behavior, for which
he can receive praise.
then friends or
Note: It is best if your pet first understands the “Sit” command.
1. As soon as your pet lifts his paws off the ground to jump on you, press the Stimulation Button and
give the command “Sit.”
2. Release the Stimulation Button immediately once your pet is sitting, and verbally praise him.
3. If your pet ignores the stimulation, increase the Intensity Level until he/she responds.
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10. Once your pet responds readily to the “Come” command several times, back away from him
4. Practice this exercise in several different areas and use different people for distractions.