Installation Guide

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“SIT”
Next, it is time to condition your dog to sit and accept a correction while maintaining control in the seated position.
Have your dog do a quick obedience drill and command “Sit.” While the dog is seated, give a brief correction with the
collar and immediately command “Sit” again. If it moves around or gets up, return the dog to the seated position by
using the leash. Reward on the shoulder and verbally. Repeat the “Sit”-brief correction-“Sit” three to fi ve times per
session. As before, move around so you do not stimulate your dog at any spot more than once. Use a positive reward
after each successful brief correction.
“STAY”
When your dog is comfortably accepting e-collar pressure while remaining seated, you can start to use the e-collar
for correction on the “Stay” command. After successfully seating your dog, command “Stay,” deliver a brief correction
and command “Stay” again. Watch for the acceptance response and do not move ahead until you get it. Call your dog
to you and repeat the process several times without e-collar stimulation. Repeat the “Stay”-brief correction-“Stay”
at other locations and repeat this process until your dog is the picture of perfection, remaining seated even when
distractions tempt it to get up and move.
“HEEL”
Your dog learned to heel beside you earlier in the program, and transferring this command to e-collar correction is
simple. Walk your dog on-leash and change directions. As the leash tightens, command “Heel,” give a brief correction
with the collar and command “Heel” again. It is important to apply the brief correction at the same time the leash is
tight instead of when the dog is coming to you. Reward with verbal praise and a stroke on the shoulder until you see
the acceptance swallow. Repeat this routine as you walk together in various locations until your dog is comfortable.
Your dog is now conditioned to accept the e-collar while coming, heeling, or sitting on command. It is time to mix
the commands into a full “Here”-“Heel”-“Sit” drill. Use your brief correction at varying times as your dog allows
and as before, avoid successive brief corrections or multiple brief corrections in the same area. You can increase the
number of brief corrections as long as you pay close attention to your dog’s attitude. Toss a few bumpers to chase
when necessary to relieve pressure and pour on the positive rewards as needed.
“DOWN”
Your dog understands the “Down” command and can perform it without any trouble by now if you did your homework.
Now you can easily add the e-collar to this routine in the same fashion as before. Place your dog in the “Down” position
with a verbal command. Command “Down” again, give a brief correction with the e-collar and repeat “Down.” Watch
how your dog reacts, looking for the acceptance signals. Praise with a stroke on the shoulder and verbally. As before,
you need to condition this with repetition.