Dog Training Recommendations - Petsafe VT-800 Manual De Funcionamiento

Training Sessions & Determining Vibration Stimulation
Levels: Keep your training sessions short and watch your dog's reac-
tion - your pet will tell you what level of Vibration Stimulation is appro-
priate to use and when to release the button. Please refer to "Find the
Best Vibration Stimulation Level for Your Pet" for additional information.
Stopping unwanted Behaviour: When stopping unwanted
behaviour, it is suggested to use higher levels of Vibration
Stimulation - the pet should be convinced that his unacceptable
actions (not you) caused the annoying sensation to happen.
Dogs First Learn One Command: Focus on learning one
command before moving on to another. When teaching a command
like "heel", "come", "sit", or "down", many trainers recommend using
low levels of Vibration Stimulation. The dog quickly learns to turn off or
completely avoid the unpleasant sensation.
Reinforcing Known Commands: To reinforce commands
the dog already knows, it is suggested to use medium Vibration
Stimulation levels. This teaches the dog to respect instructions by
always listening and obeying.
Note: Using praise or treats to reward the correct response is great
for encouraging the dog, but it is suggested you and your family
members always remain the dog's leader.

Dog Training Recommendations

When Training Begins: Training starts the moment you bring your
puppy home. While it will not be ready for the PetSafe products until
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the dog has matured, you should begin basic training immediately.
Remain the Leader: Stop your dog from becoming "collar
wise". An easy solution known as "Collar Conditioning" will help
prevent the dog from listening only when wearing the Receiver and
disobeying when he is not wearing it. First, fit the Receiver on your
dog. Second, immediately take your dog outside or do something
he enjoys; don't activate the Receiver. Let the dog wear it during
non-training sessions. Your dog should believe wearing the Receiver
Collar can also result in having fun. It should not be perceived as
punishment. Place the Receiver Collar on and off the dog at various
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