INVISIBLE FENCE Safe Dog Training Manual page 9

Invisible Fence
Retreat Technique
Using a Retractable Lead
Hold the handle of the retractable lead as shown
in photo G.
Play and have fun in an area of the yard where
you will be training. Start walking in the direction of
the boundary. Let out enough of the lead so that your
dog can roam freely towards the flags, photo H.
Watch carefully as your dog approaches the
boundary. He may indicate that he hears the warning
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Safe Dog Training Lessons continued
photo G
sound by tilting his head or twitching his ears, photo
I. The instant your dog hears the warning sound,
press the brake on the lead, photo J. Immediately
bring your dog into the safe area and praise him as he
approaches you, photo K.
Play, romp, make it a big game. As you play with
him, cross the yard to the next boundary area you
plan to work. By the time you arrive your dog should
be relaxed, happy and ready to learn more.
photo H
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While he is catching up to you, cheer him on.
photo I
photo J
photo K