Installation Guide

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KEEP THAT COLLAR ON!
At some time, you will get to a point where you feel like your dog no longer needs to wear the e-collar because it
never makes a mistake. Congratulations on a job well done! However, your dog should always wear the e-collar
when in environments that contain distractions. Would you drive your car across the country without automobile
liability insurance? You should now think of the e-collar as your insurance policy in case you and your dog get into
a wreck. It gives your dog a way out of trouble in an orderly fashion that it understands even when its instincts are
telling it to do something else. What does it hurt for your dog to wear the e-collar when you go to the park, Grandma
comes for a visit, it is time to go to the vet, or a million other unknown distractions? You taught that the e-collar
means the two of you are getting ready to do something fun, so keep the e-collar on.
ENJOY THE TRIP
You have now learned how to start down the road to a life of enjoyment with your dog. Some of these steps may need
to be covered again if your dog has repeated failures. That is no problem as long as you take it easy and enjoy the ride
together. Arriving is one of our goals but the trip that takes you there will be fi lled with memorable times that will
cement you and your dog’s relationship forever.
GOOD TRAINING!
Charlie Jurney of Terrell, North Carolina, is a professional retriever trainer and owner of Beaverdam Kennels,
producer of more Grand Master Hunting Retrievers and Master Hunting Retrievers than any other facility. Most
recently, Charlie authored the Finished Dog retriever training book.