Training Tips
IMPORTANT ADVICE
8. Realize that because dogs have |
•We recommend your dog be at least six months old before starting a remote training system program.
•Always praise your dog for good behavior!
•Teach him what the commands mean before introducing the Collar Receiver as a reinforcement tool.
•Keep training sessions brief, about ten minutes of training and then a rest or play period of at least equal length.
•Dogs learn through repetition. You may have better training success if you can elicit an undesired behavior when you can anticipate it. For example, if the dog misbehaves and jumps on visitors, have someone come in and out of the front door several times over a
•Always end a training session on a positive note. Let the dog have success. This way he’ll look forward to the next session.
•Training should be fun for both you and your dog. Never train when you are angry. If you get frustrated during training, stop and come back to it later. Your dog will learn better when you are both relaxed.
•The goal of training is to condition your dog to respond to your verbal commands in all situations. You should plan on using the Collar Receiver for at least four months. A good rule is, once started with a remote training system, regularly have the Collar Receiver on when you take the dog out. This will ensure that he will always be imprinted with the correct response to your commands and that you are always in control.
CLEANING & CARE
1.Use a soft damp cloth to clean the Transmitter and Collar Receiver.
2.Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the Transmitter and Collar Receiver.
3.Dry the Transmitter and Collar Receiver with a dry,
1.Read the entire instruction manual and follow all directions. If you have any questions, please call
2.This system is intended for use only on dogs. Never attempt to use it for any purpose not described in this manual.
3.Keep out of the reach of children
4.Never perform
5.Any collar worn for extended periods can cause a condition
similar to bedsores, known as Pressure Necrosis. To reduce the possibility, you must do the following:
•Never leave the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day.
•Examine the dog’s neck daily for any signs of a rash or a sore.
•Supervise your dog during the first 2 days of training.
•Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; you should be able to insert one finger between the collar strap and your dog’s skin.
•Wash the dog’s neck area and the contacts of the collar weekly with a washcloth and mild hand soap; rinse thoroughly.
•If the condition persists beyond 24 hours, consult your veterinarian.
6.Metal tags and collars should be removed when using the remote training collar as they may interfere with proper operation.
7.Do not attempt to dismantle or repair any components of this system; doing so will void the warranty in full.
unique temperament, there is no way |
of knowing how your dog will react to |
the introduction of a remote training |
collar system. For the safety of your |
dog, a long lead should be used |
during initial training so you have |
complete control of the situation. |
9. If you have reason to believe that |
your dog may pose a danger to |
others, harm itself, or react adversely |
to the collar, do not rely solely on this |
product to train your dog. If your dog |
shows signs of growling, snarling, or |
biting while using the collar, stop |
immediately. Aggression in dogs has |
many causes. We recommend that |
you consult a knowledgeable |
professional dog trainer or animal |
behaviorist who has experience with |
aggressive dogs if your dog has |
shown any of these characteristics. |
10.Occasionally, a dog cannot be trained to respond to a remote training collar. Sometimes even a properly trained dog may disobey a command. Therefore, Cabela’s® cannot guarantee that the system will ,in all cases, keep the customer’s dog from disobeying commands.
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