Putting On The Training Collar; Basics Of Using A Training Collar - Dog trace d-control Edge Manual

7.7 Putting on the training collar

The strap (collar) on which the receiver is attached must be tightened to ensure good contact
between the contact points of the receiver and the dog's skin. It is recommended to put the
collar on a standing dog. The collar with the receiver is properly tightened if you can put 2
fingers between the collar and the dog's neck. If the dog has long or thick hair, it is advisable
to cut the hair where the contact points touch the skin or choose a longer type of contact
points.
WARNING: If the collar is too loose, the receiver is
likely to move and repeated rubbing may irritate your
dog's skin. In addition, in this case, reliable contact of
the contact points with the skin surface is not assured
and thus proper function of the training collar is not
assured. We do not recommend leaving the collar on your
dog for several hours in the same place, as it could
cause skin irritation. If your dog needs to wear the collar
for long periods of time, change the position of the
receiver on the neck regularly. A collar with a receiver
that is overtightened can cause blisters on the skin
where the contact points touch. If this happens, do not
use the training collar until all signs of irritation have
disappeared.
8. BASICS OF USING THE TRAINING COLLAR
An important prerequisite for using a training collar is the trainer's basic knowledge of dog
training.
If you do not have this knowledge, we recommend that you contact a training centre, kennel
club or dog school to learn basic communication with your dog.
You can start using the collar with a six-month-old puppy that has already completed the basic
training "SIT", "LIE DOWN", "STAY" or at least "FUY", "DON'T"...
Require these commands on him along with the sound signal from the training collar so that
he makes the connection between them.
A command should always be followed by a reward or at least a praise so that the dog likes
to follow your commands and grows in the desire to please you.
You must not take the command for granted and punish disobedience - the dog will soon lose
i n t e r e s t in you.
If you are not sure that your dog will obey the call, start training on a tracking line, for
example.
Your dog will need to g e t used to the collar; let your dog wear the collar for a few days, but do not
use it so that he does not immediately see the correlation between the collar and the effects.
Positive and effective training takes time - take your time!
Choose a familiar environment, a place your dog is used to.
Choose the right moment to press the button - at the exact moment when your dog is doing
something illegal.
In case of any problems and for further advice, do not hesitate to contact a professional
trainer.
9. FUNCTIONS OF TRANSMITTER
Before using the command button
the collar 1 to 6 to which you want to send the command.
/ / you must first use the / buttons to select
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