Location Alerts; Dog Training; Training Methods - Garmin Alpha 200i Owner's Manual

1
Select Setup > Map > Tracked Devices > Dog Tracks on
Map.
2 Select a time frame.

Location Alerts

Location alerts notify you when your dogs enter or exit a
particular location. You can create a custom geofence or use a
radius around your current location.
A geofence is an invisible boundary around an area and is
created using points on the map. The virtual boundaries of a
geofence are accurate up to approximately 3 m (10 ft.).
Geofences perform best when sized to cover an area
encompassing an average sized backyard (approximately
¼ acre).
Setting Location Alerts
1
Select Location Alerts > Add Alert.
2 Select an option:
• To create a geofence alert, select Geofence, select a
point for the first corner of the geofence, select Use, and
select additional points to define the geofence boundary.
You must select at least 3 points to create a geofence
alert.
• To create a radius alert, select Radius, select the unit of
measurement, and enter the radius distance.
Editing Location Alerts
1
Select Location Alerts.
2
Select an alert.
3
Select an option:
• Select Disable to turn off notifications for this alert.
• Select Set Alert Type to set the way the device notifies
you for this alert.
• Select Set Alert Mode to set the notification to sound on
exit, entrance, or both.
• Select View Map to view a geofence on the map.
NOTE: This feature is not available for the radius alert
type.
• Select Delete to remove the alert.
Disabling Dog Data Broadcast
By default, the handheld device broadcasts dog data to
compatible devices. You can disable data broadcasting to keep
your data from being seen on other compatible devices. See the
owner's manual for your compatible device for more information.
Select Setup > System > Broadcast Dog Data > Off.

Dog Training

You should research and investigate the training methods best
suited for you, your dog, and your needs. This manual provides
some basic guidelines for training, but each dog has unique
training needs.
When used properly, the Alpha training system is a very
effective training tool to aid your dog in reaching its full potential.
The use of the training system should be part of an overall
training program.
Begin training your dog on a leash, without the Alpha training
system. You should train your dog how to heel, sit, and come to
you. After the dog understands these three basic commands,
you can begin training with the dog collar device and the leash.
Finally, when the dog consistently obeys commands using the
leash and collar, you may be able to remove the leash to train
with only the dog collar device.
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NOTICE
Selecting and Installing the Contact Points
For best results, select the correct contact points based on your
dog's coat.
1
Select the correct contact point length for your dog's coat
type:
• For dogs with thicker coats, use the longer contact points.
• For dogs with shorter coats, use the shorter contact
points.
2
If necessary, use the included wrench to remove the contact
points.
3 Twist the contact points into the collar.
4
Tighten with the included wrench, but do not overtighten.
When you put the collar on the dog, make sure the contact
points are tight against the neck.
Removing the Contact Points
When you are not training the dog using the training keys,
remove the contact points.
1
Use the included wrench to remove both contact points.
2 Place the cap over the contact point holes.

Training Methods

NOTE: Training features are not available in all areas for
tracking collars.
Momentary stimulation: Applies a brief stimulation when you
press the training key, regardless of how long the key is
depressed.
Continuous stimulation: Applies stimulation to the dog the
entire time you press the training key, for a maximum of 8
seconds. Your stimulations should typically be much shorter
than 8 seconds.
Tone: Activates an audible tone the entire time you press the
training key.
Vibration: Applies vibration to the dog the entire time you press
the training key, for a maximum of 8 seconds. The
effectiveness of vibration may vary based on the dog's
temperament and experience.
Linear and Traditional Stimulation
You can use linear or traditional stimulation to customize your
training experience. The default intensity method is linear, which
allows progressive stimulation from level 1 to level 18.
Traditional stimulation allows you to make quick changes using
low, medium, and high settings within predetermined stimulation
levels (1 through 6).
Choosing the Correct Intensity Level
1
Set the intensity to the lowest level
Keys, page 7).
2
Select a training key.
3
Observe the dog for a reaction, such as a head shake, neck
movement, or just a change in expression.
Sometimes dogs will vocalize due to the surprise of the
electrical stimulation. If the dog vocalizes more than once,
the intensity level is too high for beginning training.
4
If there is no reaction, increase the intensity level by one level
until the dog has a slight but recognizable reaction to the
stimulation.
The intensity level that causes a slight but recognizable reaction
is your dog's baseline level for beginning collar training. You do
not need to, and should not, apply this intensity selection test
again.
After you begin training, the dog's performance guides your
intensity selection. As the dog advances in training, you may
need to change the level depending upon the training situation.
(Customizing the Training
Dog Training