Tri-Tronics G2 Basic Training - Manual (Page 16)

Step Four.
Have a person your dog is comfortable with quietly keep the dog at a
distance from you by holding onto the long leash near the dog’s collar. The
helper should not yet attempt to distract the dog, just hold on to him until
you can get to the end of the long leash, and the helper should drop the leash
when you give your “Come” command. Using the helper to hold the dog will
help you give your dog more repetitions at the full length of the long leash.
The procedure is the same as in Step Three; give your commands together
with taps of stimulation until the dog commits to coming toward you, then
stop tapping and praise him. Guide the dog with gentle tugs of the leash and
continue tapping on your collar any time he acts confused and does not
come. Praise him enthusiastically when he arrives at you.
Your dog will need leash pressure less and less frequently. Soon, he will
move toward you promptly as soon as you give your command and tap
of stimulation.
Step Five.
Now your assistant should gently distract the dog by speaking to, and/or
gently petting the dog while the dog is as far away from you as the length of
the long leash permits. Give your command and collar taps (no more than
one second apart) until the dog commits to coming to you. When you see
your dog commit to coming, stop tapping and praise your dog. Most dogs
need a little extra leash guidance during this initial phase of distraction.
Remember to keep your commands and collar tapping consistent as you help
your dog accomplish this task. He will learn more quickly with consistency.
Soon you will see your dog start turning and coming to you in response to
your command and the taps of stimulation and you will need leash tugs less
often. You will also see the dog start paying attention to you and trying to
stay near you. Now he’s ready for the next step.
Step Three.
Replace your 6-foot leash with your 20-foot rope, long line, or retractable
leash (“long leash”). Now allow the dog to move farther from you, out to
the full length of the long leash. Repeat the procedure in Step Two, giving
commands with taps of stimulation. If he still needs help from the leash to
turn and come towards you, continue giving this help. Stop the tapping
when he commits to coming to you, praising gently. When he arrives,
give him lots of praise.
If he comes only part way, then loses focus and stops coming, command
and tap again as you help him come toward you with your long leash.
Repeat this procedure as you walk him around your training area. After
repetition, you will see the dog responding to the first or second command
and tap, often turning on his own when called and tapped without needing
any leash tugs.
Soon you may notice your dog staying so close to you that you cannot give
a repetition at the full length of the long leash any more. When you see
this, your dog needs the assistance of a helper, described in Step Four. If
your dog continues to wander to the end of the long leash, but is responsive
to the command and tap so that you don’t need to guide him with the leash
each time, then move right on to Step Five.
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