Tri-Tronics 2003 Basic Training - Manual (Page 28)

T R I - T R O N I C S
O b e d i e n c e P r o g r a m
THE “SIT” COMMAND WITH THE REMOTE TRAINER
Your dog should have already learned the “Sit” command before
you introduce the Remote Trainer for re i n f o rcing “Sit.” If your
dog doesn’t already know the “Sit” command, a pro c e d u re for
teaching it is included in our Basic Training video.
Use the intensity level you’ve pre-selected for your dog
(see page 3). Use continuous stimulation for the initial
lessons. If your dog is very sensitive, you may prefer to
use a series of taps of momentary stimulation (see page 6).
For your initial training on “Sit” with the Remote Trainer, it’s
best to start in a training area that is already familiar to your
dog from having done other training there. This area should
be free from distractions like other dogs, livestock, children
playing, family members, etc.
Procedure for Introducing the Remote Trainer with
the “Sit” Command
1. With your dog on leash and at your side, walk forward a
few steps and come to a stop, giving the “Sit” command.
Doing this at the start of the session without the Remote
Trainer reminds your dog about the “Sit” command.
2. Repeat step 1, but this time after you say “Sit,” press the
continuous button of your Remote Trainer, then say “Sit”
again.
3. Use upward pressure with the leash if you need to, to
help the dog sit.
4. Release the stimulation the moment the dog sits, and
praise him.
5. If he gets up before you release him, press the button
again as you command “Sit.” Release the stimulation
when he sits back down.
6. Release the dog from his sit after a few moments, and
walk him to a new place in the training area.
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