FOR LARGE OR STUBBORN DOGS OPERATING AND BASIC TRAINING GUIDE PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING 400-836-2.
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Thank you for choosing SportDOG Brand® training products. Used properly, this product will help you train your dog efficiently and safely. To ensure your satisfaction, please review this owner’s manual thoroughly. If you have questions regarding this product’s operation, please see this manual’s Frequently Asked Questions or Troubleshooting sections, contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144, or visit our website at www.sportdog.com.
TRANSMITTER ANTENNA TRANSMITTER INDICATOR LIGHT INTENSITY DIAL UPPER BUTTON LOWER BUTTON SIDE BUTTON (TONE) CONTACT POINTS ON/OFF BUTTON RECEIVER INDICATOR LIGHT 6 400-836-2.indd 6-7 REMOTE TRANSMITTER: Transmits the radio signal to the Collar Receiver. It is water resistant and cannot be submerged in water. INTENSITY DIAL: Provides multiple levels of static stimulation so you can match the correction to your dog’s temperament.
O-RING TO TURN THE COLLAR RECEIVER ON 1. Press and hold the On/Off Button until the Receiver Indicator Light comes on and the Collar Receiver beeps 5 times. 2. Release the On/Off Button. The Receiver Indicator Light will flash until the Collar Receiver is turned off. The flashing light indicates the Collar Receiver is ready to receive a radio signal from the Remote Transmitter. ON/OFF BUTTON TO TURN THE COLLAR RECEIVER OFF 1.
Slide Buckle STEP :: 04 Ridges The slide buckle prevents the collar from becoming loose around your dog’s neck. The ridges must be facing up; the collar will slip if it is not properly threaded. FIND THE BEST INTENSITY LEVEL FOR YOUR DOG The YardTrainer 105S has multiple intensity levels. This allows you to choose the static stimulation that is best for your dog. NOTE: Always start at the lowest level and work your way up.
BEFORE TRAINING YOUR DOG WITH THIS PRODUCT You will have the most success using this Remote Trainer if you always remember to teach a command before trying to reinforce the command with a Remote Trainer. We recommend that you read the following Basic Training instructions before training with this Remote Trainer. Your training will be easier and proceed faster if you follow the guidelines in this teaching assistant.
ANOTHER POSITIONAL COMMAND: SIT The next command to teach is “Sit.” With this command, you tell your dog to sit and remain seated until it receives another command. The leash applies pressure to the underside of the dog’s neck when you are training it to sit. You are now working on a different pressure point. Pull straight up on the lead with your right hand and push down on your dog’s butt with your left hand until its bottom hits the ground. Add a verbal “Sit” and release the pressure on the leash.
APPLICATION OF THE ELECTRONIC COLLAR E-collar use has come a long way. The equipment is better and the many available programs for training with e-collars are better. Some people don’t believe e-collars are reliable enough and therefore they shouldn’t be used, but successful results are dependent on the skills of the operator, not the product. It is very rare for a dog to not accept and happily work while on a leash, but you can hurt your dog’s attitude if it is used improperly.
“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 five times per session.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING Is the static stimulation safe for my dog? While the static stimulation is unpleasant, it is harmless to your dog. Electronic training devices require interaction and training from the owner to achieve desired results. The answers to these questions should help you solve any problem you have with this system. If they do not, please contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144 or visit our website at www.sportdog.com.
TERMS OF USE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 1. TERMS OF USE This Product is offered to you conditioned upon your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein. Usage of this Product implies acceptance of all such terms, conditions, and notices. 2. PROPER USE This Product is designed for use with dogs where training is desired. The specific temperament of your dog may not work with this Product.
PERCHLORATE BATTERY Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. BATTERY DISPOSAL See Important Safety Information related to the battery on page 2. This device operates on 2 (CR2032) 3-volt lithium manganese batteries; replace only with equivalent batteries. Separate collection of spent batteries is required in many regions; check the regulations in your area before discarding spent batteries.
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