Petsafe Elite Big Dog Add-A-Dog® Extra Receiver Collar - Manual (Page 18)

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Teaching Basic Obedience
The “Sit” 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. Hold the leash and the Handheld Remote in one hand. Keep your other hand free to guide
your pet into a “Sit” position.
3. Press and hold the Stimulation button.
4. Immediately give the “Sit” command while continuing to hold the Stimulation button.
5. Release the Stimulation button as soon as your pet is in position, and praise him.
6. Release your pet from the “Sit” command and play.
7. Repeat Steps 2 through 6.
Note: If your pet breaks the “Sit” command, repeat steps 3 through 6. Keep your pet close to
you while teaching the “Sit” command.
The “Recall” Command
1. Put a separate, non-metallic collar on your pet’s
neck ABOVE the Receiver Collar, and attach a
long leash. Note: Be sure the extra collar does not
put pressure on the Contact Points.
2. Hold your leash in one hand and the Handheld
Remote in the other.
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 Handheld Remote.
4. Immediately give the command “Recall” 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.