How To Use The Test Light; General Training Tips - Dogtra Europe 640C Manual De Instrucciones

9. HOW TO USE THE TEST LIGHT

1. Turn on the receiver/collar and place the test light over
the contact points as shown in the diagram.
2. The test light will illuminate momentarily when the Nick
stimulation button is pressed on the transmitter. The
light will stay lit as long as the Constant button is
pressed on the transmitter, up to 12 seconds.
3. When the stimulation is increased, the test light will
emit a brighter light.
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GENERAL TRAINING TIPS

Getting started with your 640C
Your dog must know some very basic obedience
commands before beginning training with the 640C.
A dog learns by first being shown a command, followed
by lots of repetition over an extended period. As the
dog becomes proficient at these commands, the trainer
can introduce distractions and different locations
to strengthen them. Throw in the correct amount of
positive and negative reinforcement and you should end
up with a well-mannered dog.
Obedience training on the leash
Your dog must fully understand the obedience
commands (sit, stay, here, heel and kennel) before using
the e-collar for reinforcement of these commands. A
leash attached to a standard collar is used to "teach" the
dog the basic obedience commands (here, heel, sit, and
stay). A tug on the leash/collar is used to reinforce the
command. When the dog complies with the command,
use positive reinforcement/praise. Once the dog
understands these commands, the e-collar can be used
to reinforce them.
Beginning e-collar training
When you feel your dog understands the obedience
commands on the leash we can now start with the
electric collar training. With the dog on the leash
wearing the electric collar continue with your obedience
drills. Light stimulation (nick or constant) is going to be
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