General Training Tips - Dogtra ARC 1200S Guide D'utilisation

GENERAL TRAINING TIPS

Getting started with your ARC1200S
Your dog must know some very basic obedience commands
before beginning training with the ARC1200S. A dog
of repetition over an extended period. As the dog becomes
Throw in the correct amount of positive and negative
reinforcement and you should end up with a well-mannered
dog.
Obedience training on the leash
Your dog must fully understand the obedience commands
(sit, stay, here, heel and kennel) before using the e-collar
for reinforcement of these commands. A leash attached
to a standard collar is used to "teach" the dog the basic
obedience commands (here, heel, sit, and stay). A tug on the
leash/collar is used to reinforce the command. When the dog
complies with the command, use positive reinforcement/
praise. Once the dog understands these commands, the
e-collar can be used to reinforce them.
Beginning e-collar training
When you feel your dog understands the obedience
commands on the leash we can now start with the electric
collar training. With the dog on the leash wearing the
electric collar continue with your obedience drills.
Light stimulation (nick or constant) is going to be applied as
a command is given, the stimulation is removed as the
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dog complies. Through repetition, a dog learns to turn
E-collar training is another form of negative reinforcement,
similar to the leash and standard collar training. When the
dog complies with the command, we use praise/positive
reinforcement.
that he can avoid the stimulation altogether by performing
your commands. When these training procedures are
complete, the electric collar is used as a reminder when the
dog does not comply with your commands at home or in the
Dogs have a short attention span, especially young dogs.
How much stimulation to use
Always start with low levels of stimulation and work your
way up depending on the disposition of your dog and
any given situation. By using only enough stimulation to
get your point across, you will have a more controllable
environment and a dog that is under less stress. Animals
(and humans) perform better in a less stressful environment.
For more training information, please visit our website at
www.dogtra-europe.com or consult with a professional
dog trainer.
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