Petsafe Stay! Mat The Wireless Crate Guide D'emploi Et De Dressage page 9

Steps:
1. If another person is present, let him help by holding the dog off the mat.
2. With your dog watching, place a couple of treats on the Stay! Mat
to remember during the initial training sessions to place the treats on the mat and
not to reward your dog from your hand. If you give the treats from your hand, the
dog will follow your hand and come off the mat.
3. Use a leash to guide your dog onto the Stay! Mat
Hold the leash and lightly restrain your dog while on the Stay! Mat
4. If your dog stays in place for a few seconds, praise him and place another treat on
the mat. If he steps off the mat, calmly use the leash to guide him back onto the
mat and give the "Place" command.
5. Repeat steps 1–4 until your dog sits and stays on the mat. At this point, he should become familiar with the "Place"
command.
6. You are now ready to take one step away from the mat. If your dog remains on the mat, take a step to each side,
backwards, and forwards. Keep holding the leash and repeat the "Place" command.
7. If your dog stays in place for a few seconds, praise him and place a few treats on the mat.
8. This phase of the training session is now complete. Turn off the mat while your dog is still on the mat, give your dog
the "Release" command, remove the Receiver Collar, and praise and play with your dog.
Note: Repeat these steps daily for at least two weeks, even if your dog is responding well. Consistency and repetition are the keys
to good training even with the smartest dogs. Remember, dogs are like humans, and they learn at different rates. Be calm and
patient and do not rush the learning process. Remember to make the training fun for you and your dog!
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Days 3–7:
Phase
2
Training the "Place" Command Using the Beep Only Mode
Perform three sessions on days 3–7, each lasting 10 to 15 minutes.
Goal:
To train your dog to "Place" or "Stay" on the Stay! Mat
warning beep only for correction.
Setup:
• Put a separate non-metallic collar on your dog's neck ABOVE the Receiver Collar and attach a leash to it. Note: Be
sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the Receiver Collar's Contact Points.
• Program the Receiver Collar to Level 1 (Beep Only Mode) and place it on your dog's neck. Refer to page 6 for
directions on how to set the Static Correction Level.
• Have tiny pieces of your dog's favorite treats or a favorite toy available for training.
Steps:
1. Instruct your dog to " Place" on the Stay! Mat
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2. While holding the leash, walk around the mat repeating the "Place" command. If he steps off the mat, the collar will
beep. Then calmly guide him back onto the Stay! Mat
when he steps back onto the mat. It is important to praise your dog and give him a treat every time he places on
command. Remember to put the treats on the mat. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until your dog reacts to the warning beep
by returning to the mat.
3. At the end of the training session, remember to turn off the mat while your dog is still on it, give your dog the
"Release" command, remove the Receiver Collar, and praise and play with your dog for a good day's work.
Note: You may continue training in the Beep Only Mode (
Only Mode may take longer, so you will need to adjust your training accordingly.
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