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GENERAL TRAINING TIPS
Getting started with your 610C
Your dog must know some very basic obedience
commands before beginning training with the 610C. 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 applied as a
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command is given, the stimulation is removed as the dog
complies. Through repetition, a dog learns to turn off the
light stimulation by performing the command.
E-collar training is another form of negative reinforcement,
similar to the leash and standard collar training. When the
dog complies with the command, we use praise/positive
reinforcement.
The final step is the avoidance phase in which the dog
learns that he can avoid the stimulation altogether
by performing your commands. When these training
procedures are complete, the electric collar is used as
a reminder when the dog does not comply with your
commands at home or in the field. Keep your initial
training sessions short and positive. Dogs have a short
attention span, especially young dogs.
How much stimulation to use
Always start with low levels of stimulation and work your
way up depending on the disposition of your dog and
any given situation. By using only enough stimulation to
get your point across, you will have a more controllable
environment and a dog that is under less stress.
Animals (and humans) perform better in a less stressful
environment. For more training information, please
consult with a professional dog trainer.
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