How To Use The Test Light; General Training Tips - Dogtra 640C Guide D'utilisation

In this situation, if you turn the rheostat intensity dial, the level
on the screen may not change but the actual intensity from
the receiver/collar will change in agreement with the dial. In
this situation, it is ideal to either wait until your transmitter is
back to working order before emitting a correction, or while
holding the constant button down slowly turn the Rheostat
Intensity Dial while watching your dog's reaction. Do not
turn the Rheostat Intensity Dial at a rapid increase because the
receiver/collar will emit a static correction based on the level
of the Rheostat Intensity Dial, which might not be correctly
reflected on the LCD screen.

9. HOW TO USE THE TEST LIGHT

1. Turn on the receiver/collar and place the test light over
the contact points as shown in the diagram.
2. The test light will illuminate momentarily when the Nick
stimulation button is pressed on the transmitter. The light
will stay lit as long as the Constant button is pressed on
the transmitter, up to 12 seconds.
3. When the stimulation is increased, the test light will emit
a brighter light.
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GENERAL TRAINING TIPS

Getting started with your 640C
Your dog must know some very basic obedience commands
before beginning training with the 640C. A dog learns by
first being shown a command, followed by lots of repetition
over an extended period. As the dog becomes proficient 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
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