Tri-Tronics 2003 Basic Training - Manual (Page 37)

T R I - T R O N I C S
N o - S t i m u l a t i o n S i g n a l To n e
USING THE NO-STIMULATION SIGNAL TONE
FOR TRAINING
Several models of Remote Trainers come with an independent
no-stimulation signal tone. Check your Owner’s Manual for
the location of the signal tone button on the transmitter for
your particular Remote Trainer. This feature has various
possible uses.
Two Ways the Signal Tone Can Be Used
1. As “praise” for the dog, signaling him at a distance
that his decision or action was correct.
2. As a substitute for a verbal or whistle command.
Before you can use the tone, you must follow a conditioning
process with your dog. The process will give the tone a
certain meaning to the dog.
Conditioning the Tone as Praise
1. First introduce it during play, and other things he
enjoys. This step gets the dog used to the tone.
2. After he is used to the tone, watch for situations in
training when he naturally feels successful. Press the
tone button at these times, so that the dog associates
the tone with his feelings of success.
3. Also watch for situations in which you could norm a l l y
praise the dog during training. Use the tone a second or
two before giving the verbal praise.
4. After the dog has made this association, you can use the
tone during training to signal him when he is correct.
5. Avoid wiping out the praising power of the tone by
following it shortly by a reprimand or correction. The
tone should signal to the dog that he made a correct
decision and can therefore relax.
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