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Training Guide
GeneralTips
• Eliminate one misbehavior or teach one obedience command at a time. If you move too fast with
training, your pet may become confused.
• Be consistent. Correct your pet every time he misbehaves.
• Unless you can supervise him, it is recommended that you restrict your pet from situations in
which he has a history of misbehaving. However, setting up a situation as a training session can
dramatically improve your chances of success.
• If your pet reacts to the tones by hiding or acting fearful, redirect his attention to a simple and
appropriate behavior, such as the “sit” command.
• Pets should be at least 6 months old before using theTrainer.
• Only let responsible family members use theTrainer. It is not a toy!
• Other pets in hearing range will be affected by the training tones.Therefore, training sessions
should be conducted out of hearing range of other pets.
• Never use the RemoteTrainer to correct or eliminate any form of aggressive behavior.We
recommend you contact your local veterinarian or professional trainer to determine if your pet
might be aggressive.
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Training instructions in this guide are written for use with theTransmitter being programmed to
Mode 1.Adjust the instructions to fit your desired training mode.
TeachingYour Pet the PositiveTone
Before using theTrainer 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 PositiveTone button 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.Wait a few minutes and repeat holding the PositiveTone button for 2 seconds following with
praise.
Vary the reward to prevent your pet from anticipating a specific type.This stage of training is
complete when your pet obviously anticipates a reward when he hears the positive tone.
Using the NegativeTone
As soon as your pet begins the earliest sign of misbehavior, press the NegativeTone button. For
example, if you want to teach your dog to stay off the couch, press the NegativeTone button as
soon as he puts one paw on it. Do not wait until he is completely on the couch.
1. Hold the NegativeTone button for up to 2 seconds at a time, releasing the button as soon as
your pet stops the misbehavior.
2. If your pet has not stopped the misbehavior after two seconds of correction, release the
NegativeTone button, then press it again for up to two consecutive seconds.
3. Continue this sequence until the misbehavior has stopped.
4. Once the misbehavior has stopped, count out two seconds and then push the PositiveTone
button for two consecutive seconds.
5. Reward your pet following pushing the PositiveTone button approximately once every 3 to 5
times, to help your pet maintain the association of the positive tone with reward.