Petsafe Train ‘n Praise™ Treat Dispenser - Manual (Page 11)

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Stay
1. Repeat PLACE steps three, four, and five until you are confident your dog associates
going to his place with receiving treats/kibble.
2. With your dog on his place, let go of (but do not remove) the leash.
3. Slowly begin adding distance by backing away, no more than four feet in the beginning,
repeating the “Stay” command.
4. If your dog begins to follow while you add space, quickly grab the leash, lead him back to
his place, and begin adding space again.
5. For every “Stay” command that is obeyed while you back away, dispense treats/kibble
and praise your dog.
6. When you are confident your dog understands “Stay,” lengthen the duration of the stay
and diminish the frequency of treat dispensing.
7. Using the leash, lead your dog off his place while repeating “Release,” communicating
that the “Stay” is over.
8. Combine and repeat PLACE and STAY exercises in ten-minute training sessions for 4-5
days until the dog understands. Work to build up to a 15 minute “Stay.”
9. After your pet stays reliably on receiving the “Stay” command, training for this behavior
is complete.
10. Release your pet from his place and praise him verbally.
11. Practice this in several different areas and use different people or guest for distractions.
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.
1. Ensure the Treat Dispenser is on and ready to use.
2. As soon as your pets lifts his paws off the ground to jump on you (or a guest) press the
Handheld Remote button and dispense the treats/kibble.
3. Immediately praise him after he eats the treats/kibble.
4. Practice this in several different areas and use different people or guest for distractions.
NOTE: You (or your guest) should stand completely stationary and not give the dog any
attention during this training. Continue to dispense treats/kibble until your dog goes to the
Treat Dispenser. Your dog will learn he doesn’t get attention until he stops jumping.