Tri-Tronics 2003 Basic Training - Manual (Page 35)

7. End the session with some play time.
8. When you see the dog anticipating the “Down” command
and lying down very quickly (he’s trying to “beat” the
stimulation), he is ready to move on to distraction training.
Generally you should see this behavior in your dog by the
second session on “Down.”
Add Distraction Training
Now that your dog understands how to “turn off” the Remote
Trainer by lying down quickly on command, and how to
keep it turned off by staying down, it is time to introduce
distractions. Train “Down” in other training areas, and around
gradually increasing levels of distraction. Having an assistant
introduce mild distractions can be very helpful.
P ro c e d u re for Distraction Training with the
“Down” Command
1. Have the dog on a check cord, and give the
“Down” command.
2. After the dog is lying down, introduce the mild
distraction.
3. If the dog moves, cor rect with the Remote Trainer
as you give the “Down” command.
4. Gradually increase the level of distractions.
5. When the dog responds reliably to the corrections,
remove the check cord and use the Remote Trainer only.
6. Praise when your dog resists a temptation and stays
lying down.
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