Petsafe PDT20-11939 General Tips, Training Instructions, Teaching Your Pet the Positive Tone

General Tips

Training Instructions

ssEliminate one misbehaviour or teach one obedience command at a time. If you move too fast with training, your pet may become confused.

ssBe consistent. Correct your pet every time he misbehaves.

ssUnless you can supervise him, it is recommended that you restrict your pet from situations in which he has a history of misbehaving. However, setting up a situation as a training session can dramatically improve your

chances of success.

ssIf your pet reacts to the tones by hiding or acting fearful, redirect his attention to a simple and appropriate behaviour, such as the “sit” command.

ssPets should be at least 6 months old before using the Trainer.

ssOnly let responsible family members use the Trainer. It is not a toy!

ssOther pets in hearing range will be affected by the training tones.Therefore, training sessions should be conducted out of hearing range of other pets. ssNever use the Remote Trainer to correct or eliminate any form of aggressive

behaviour.We recommend you contact your local veterinarian or professional trainer to determine if your pet might be aggressive.

Teaching Your Pet the Positive Tone

Before using the Trainer to correct your pet, spend 10 to 15 minutes per day for 2 or 3 days helping him create the association of the tone with reward and praise. To accomplish this:

1.Push the Tone button for 2 consecutive seconds.

2.Release the button and immediately reward your pet with verbal praise, petting, or a small food reward. Spend 3 to 5 seconds on

your rewarding.

3.Wait a few minutes and repeat holding the Tone button for 2 seconds following with praise.

Vary the reward to prevent your pet from anticipating a specific type. This stage of training is complete when your pet obviously anticipates a reward when he hears the positive tone.

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