General Training Tips - Dogtra 610C Guide D'utilisation

1. Attach the charging cables to both the transmitter and
receiver(s), as shown on page 43.
2. Plug the charger into a 220-volt wall outlet or if using
the accessory eld charger, plug into a cigarette lighter only
for Lithium-Polymer batteries. When properly plugged in,
all indicator lights should glow red. During the charging
process, the unit will shut off. Once the battery cable is
unplugged from the unit after a full charge, you will need
to turn the unit on again before use.
3. The Lithium-Polymer battery is fully charged within
2 hours. The lights will stay red during the charging
process. The red light will change into a steady green light
when the battery is fully charged (when you disconnect the
charger after nishing the charge, you will need to
restart the unit).
4. After charging, cover the battery charging receptacles
with the rubber plugs on the transmitter and receiver/
collar.
NOTE : Only use Dogtra-approved batteries, chargers, and
accessories for your Dogtra e-collars. When a charger is not
in use, disconnect it from the power source.
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GENERAL TRAINING TIPS

Getting started with your 610C
Your dog must know some very basic obedience commands
before beginning training with the 610C. A dog learns by rst
being shown a command, followed by lots of repetition over
an extended period. As the dog becomes pro cient at these
commands, the trainer can introduce distractions and different
locations to strengthen them. 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 dog
complies. Through repetition, a dog learns to turn off the
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