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several lessons. Each dog learns at a different rate, and some

dogs may take longer to learn these commands. After the dog

demonstrates a basic understanding of these commands while

on a leash, training with collar stimulations can be introduced,

while keeping the dog on the leash.

Training to Heel

Before you begin training, put a leash on the dog, and select an

area with minimal distractions.

The first command that you will teach the dog is the “heel”

command.

With the dog at your side on a leash, command the dog to

“heel,” and begin walking forward while gently pulling on the

leash.

If the dog gets in front of you, repeat the command “heel,”

and move in another direction or pull back on the leash.

If the dog starts to lag behind you, lightly tug on the leash to

bring the dog back to your side.

Reward the dog with praise when the dog obeys the command.

Training to Sit and Stay

Before you begin training, put a leash on the dog, and select an

area with minimal distractions. Before you train to sit and stay,

you should first train to heel.

The actual command is “sit,” and the “stay” command is implied.

When you command the dog to sit, the dog should stay until you

indicate otherwise.

Begin training this command walking the dog on a leash in

the heel position.

Stop walking, pull up on the leash, and command the dog to

"sit."

Maintain steady pressure on the leash until the dog obeys

the command.

If the dog does not obey and seems confused, gently push

down on the dog's back above the flank, to make the dog sit.

Reward the dog with praise when the dog sits and stays.

Training to Come Here

Before you begin training, put a leash on the dog, and select an

area with minimal distractions. Before you begin training the dog

to come "here," you should first train the dog to "heel" and "sit."

Also, you may need to use a long leash to effectively train

"here."

Teaching your dog to come here is the most important

command. The "here" command allows you to maintain control

of your dog and can be used to call your dog away from a

potentially dangerous situation. This command must be taught

properly.

With the dog in a sitting position, move away to the end of

the leash.

Command the dog to come “here” while gently tugging on

the leash.

Reward the dog with praise as soon as the dog begins to

move toward you.

If the dog begins to veer away, gently tug on the leash, and

repeat the command to come "here."

The dog might resist this command. With repetition and

patience, the dog will learn to obey the command.

Collar Training

Begin training your dog on a leash, without using the Delta

training system. After the dog shows a grasp of the commands

"heel," "sit," and "here," you can begin training with the collar

and the leash.

During the initial stage of collar introduction, the dog learns that

collar stimulation means the same thing as a tug on the leash.

At first, the dog may be alarmed by the electronic stimulation.

The key is to be patient and consistent and not to start off at too

high of an intensity. Be fair and consistent, and use repetition

and praise when using the collar as a training tool.

If the dog does not respond to the stimulation level you have

selected (page 3), increase the stimulation one level at a time

until you achieve the appropriate response. After you achieve

the desired response, you can lower the stimulation level as

long as the dog maintains consistency.

As the dog becomes more proficient with the commands, you

can begin to introduce distractions, such as rolling a ball in front

of the dog or walking him in the presence of others.

After the dog begins to respond consistently to the command

during collar training, you can remove the leash and train with

just the collar.

NOTE: You should train without a leash only when it is

appropriate for your environment and your dog's temperament.

You should follow all laws and regulations for your area

regarding the use of dog leashes.

Eventually in most training situations, your commands will not

require stimulation to be given with the command. You should

only use stimulation when you need to repeat a command

because the dog did not obey the first one.

As the dog becomes better trained, you can decrease the use of

collar training. Continue to have the dog wear the collar until

you feel certain that it is no longer needed to reinforce known

commands. Abandoning the collar too early can lead to

problems in the future.

Preventing Collar-Wise Behavior

If the Delta training system is not used properly as part of your

overall training program, the dog may exhibit "collar-wise"

behavior. This occurs when the dog obeys commands while

wearing the dog collar device, but does not obey commands

when the device is removed. You should follow these tips to

prevent this behavior.

• Begin training the dog without using the Delta training

system to correct the dog (page 3).

• Turn off the dog collar device and put it on the dog during

initial training.

This allows the dog to get used to the device before you start

using it to correct the dog.

• Turn off the dog collar device and put it on the dog outside of

your training sessions.

This allows the dog to get used to the device and helps to

prevent the dog from associating the presence of the device

with training or obedience.

• Reward the dog with praise whenever the dog obeys a

command.

Training the Dog to Heel and Sit with the Collar

Before you begin training your dog using the collar, your dog

must show a grasp of the "heel," "sit," and "come" commands

while on the leash, you must put on the collar (page 2), and you

must find the correct intensity level (page 3).

When beginning collar training, start with the "heel" and "sit"

commands.

With the dog at your side on a leash, pull up on the leash,

and command the dog to "sit."

If the dog does not sit immediately, press a training key

briefly, and repeat the command to "sit."

Reward the dog with praise when the dog obeys the

command.

After the dog begins obeying the "sit" command without

collar stimulation, you should move on to the "heel"

command.

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