Tri-Tronics 2003 Basic Training - Manual (Page 6)

Some dogs who have been confused by collar corrections in
the past can learn to feel inhibited simply by wearing a collar.
They can become reluctant to leave their owner’s side any
time the collar is worn, even though they’re never corrected.
To make sure your dog doesn’t feel this way about wearing
the collar, use correct procedures for introducing it in training,
such as those in the obedience program on pages 19-33.
INTENSITY SELECTION TIPS
The correct intensity for training is normally one that will
motivate the dog, but not overwhelm him. Dogs are like
people in that they all have individual sensitivity levels.
A dog’s sensitivity level does not depend on his size, age or
breed. So it’s wise to test your dog to find the correct
intensity level before you start training.
T R I - T R O N I C S
I n t ro d u c t i o n
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DO NOT LEAVE A TRI-TRONICS COLLAR ON A DOG
ALL THE TIME
The collar should not be left on the dog for more than
ten hours at a time. Leaving a Tri-Tronics collar on a
dog continuously can cause skin irritation (from rubbing).
Inspect your dog’s neck regularly; some dog’s skin is
more sensitive than other dog’s, and more prone to
become irritated. If irritation develops, leave the collar
off the dog until the condition has cleared up. Consult
your Owner’s Manual for additional information.
IMPORTANT: For best results when finding your dog’s
sensitivity, use continuous stimulation. If your transmitter
has more than one button for continuous stimulation, use
the button for the lowest level when finding your dog’s
sensitivity.
NOTE: If your dog overreacts (vocalizes or acts “rattled”)
when you use the lowest level of continuous stimulation
that’s available on your collar model, then retest for
sensitivity starting with the lowest level of momentary
stimulation if available on your model.