Petsafe Big Dog Remote Trainer - Manual (Page 10)

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3. Wait for your pet to walk away from you. Using the
Recognition Level for your pet, press and hold the
Stimulation Button on your Remote Transmitter.
4. Immediately give the command “Come” while continuing
to hold the Stimulation Button.
5. Using the leash, gently guide your pet toward you until he
begins to come in your direction.
6. Immediately release the Stimulation Button as soon as your
pet steps towards you, and praise him enthusiastically.
7. Quickly move backwards as your pet begins to come
back to you, praising him the entire time.
8. Praise your pet when he returns to you.
9. Repeat Steps 3 through 8.
10. Once your pet responds readily to the “Come” command
several times, back away from him without giving a
command. When your pet turns toward you, give the
command “Come” (WITHOUT STIMULATION) and praise
him while you continue to back up. Praise your pet when
he returns to you.
11. Use your leash to prevent your pet from running past
you. If your pet manages to run past you, repeat Steps 3
through 8.
The “Stay” Command
1. Put a separate, non-metallic collar on your pet’s neck ABOVE the Receiver Collar, and attach a
10-foot leash. Note: Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the Contact Points.
2. Put your pet on his bed. Hold your leash in one hand and the Remote Transmitter in the other.
3. Staying within 3 feet, walk the perimeter of the bed. Do not say anything to your pet.
4. If your pet tries to leave the bed, press and hold the Stimulation Button and give the “Stay”
command. Continue to hold the button until your pet is back on his bed. If necessary, use the leash
to guide your pet onto his place.
5. Praise your pet when he is back on his bed.
6. Once your pet has settled for a few seconds, release him and play calmly.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 5.
Eliminating Unwanted Behavior
Jumping Up
Pets typically jump up to get attention. If you do not want your pet to jump on you, then friends or
members of the family should not encourage this behavior. That means every time your pet jumps on
someone, he should be reprimanded or redirected to an alternate and acceptable behavior, for which he
can receive praise.
Note: It is best if your pet first understands the “Sit” command.
1. Choose your pet’s Recognition Level.
2. As soon as your pet lifts his paws off the ground to
jump on you, press the Stimulation Button and give
the command “Sit.”
3. Release the Stimulation Button immediately once
your pet is sitting, and verbally praise him.
4. If your pet ignores the stimulation, increase the
Intensity Level by 1.
5. Practice this exercise in several different areas and
use different people for distractions.