Remote Training

     To start we will learn about basic commands that involve

teaching your dog to Sit, Down and Break!

     These commands will help your dog to be safe, better behaved

and more reliable around guests. These simple commands also offer

you the opportunity to solve a number of common problem behaviors

that may be undesirable to your family, neighbors and friends.

     Perhaps the most important command is the release command.

This command can be a word that you choose such as FREE!, BREAK! or OK!

     For the purpose of this video we will use “Break” as the release

word. This release word tells your dog that it is OK to move about.

     With an effective release command, there is no reason for the

command “STAY”. Your dog will simply stay lying where told and

move only when released.

     After learning the three basic commands your dog will move

to the more advanced commands that requires your dog to learn

“Obey Commands” from greater distances. Such as;
*  Come – used to call your dog when he’s off-leash; and
*  Go To – used to direct your dog to their spot or place

     Memorize these five basic commands and use them consistently

and you’ll be on your way to training your dog to associate each

command with a specific action.

     Whether your dog is a companion pet, or your best hunting

buddy, these five basic commands will cover the most common

behavior requirements.

     One thing to remember. We recommend that you do not use

different words interchangeably, such as “Off!” one time and “Down”

the next, you’ll just confuse your dog.

     Choose a word and stick with it.

      Throughout the training process you will want to use plenty

of praise, playing with toys, treats and lot’s of attention for

appropriate behavior.
Discourage the wrong behavior by withholding attention, play

and treats and wait for the first opportunity to lavish the attention

again for the appropriate behavior.

     The Innotek remote trainer comes with several different levels

of stimulus. Regardless of how many levels your remote trainer allows,

always use the lowest level of stimulus that produces the desired

result. With the proper level, your dog reaction should be a little

shake of the head, twitching of the ears or a look to you. Your dog

should never be fearful of the tap as it should simply be a distraction

from one behavior to a better behavior.

     Innotek remote trainers feature patented microprocessor technology

that prevents other transmitters in the area from interfering with your

training.

     Most Innotek hand controllers will automatically synchronize to the

training collar when you turn your unit on, however, in some cases it

will be necessary, before using your remote trainer for the first time,

to “synchronize,” or “match up,” your hand controller to the dog’s

training collar. Please refer to your owner’s guide to ensure proper

operation.

     Depending on your Innotek model, the hand controller may also

have other useful features such as tone and click options. For operating

instructions for your specific collar and transmitter, refer to your owner’s

guide.

    The first command you teach your dog will take the longest to

accomplish. Your dog has yet to understand the learning process,

so everything you do and say will be new.
Don’t loose heart! With every command, and passing day you spend

training, it will become easier and faster once your dog understands

what to expect.

STEP 1

  First, attach a six foot leash and do not attach the leash directly

to the electronic collar’s neck-strap. Attach the leash to a separate

nylon or leather collar. If you choose, it is helpful to have a treat in

the hand holding the leash.

     With your dog on the leash and by your side, grasp the leash by

the buckle under the dog’s chin. Pull up on the leash and push down

at the base of the dog’s tail in a gentle movement. Give the command

SIT. Hold your dog in position for 5 to 10 seconds and then release by

giving the dog your release command and rewarding with the treat

and plenty of praise. For the purpose of this video we will use BREAK!

  Perform a number of repetitions, but only as many as you have your

dog’s full attention. Resist the urge to push your dog to the point of

resistance. We have found that 10 – 20 repetitions are optimal for

any single training session. Have two training sessions per day with

your dog on this command. You will know it is time to move on to the

next phase when your dog anticipates the “sit” command and your

prompting by sitting before you can pull up on the leash.

STEP 2

     The next step is to reinforce the sit command.
With the training collar ON and your dog on a six foot leash, press

and hold the hand controller button as you give the command “sit”.

Keep holding the button until your dog is sitting. Immediately release

the button. Praise your dog calmly while sitting.
Release your dog with the “break” command and enthusiastically praise.

     Should your dog break from the sitting position prior to giving the

release command, immediately press and hold the hand controller

training button and help your dog into the sitting position again.

Repeat this step until your dog remains in the sit position for 10

seconds or more.

    Repeat this exercise two times per day until your dog sits without

you having to use the hand controller button. Use treats and lots of praise.

     Once you determine your dog has mastered the “sit” command without

using the hand controller or your assistance, you’re ready to work with

your dog “off-leash” and add increased distractions to your training environment.

STEP 3

     Now we’re ready to move on to “sit” training without the leash.
When your dog is obeying the “sit” command without prompting from

you or the training collar, take the leash off and repeat the “sit” lesson

in a controlled and secure area.
Gradually add distractions, such as petting your dog, people approaching,

other dogs walking by and tossing a toy. Should your dog break the “sit”

position prior to your release command “Break”, immediately press and

hold the hand controller button until your dog self-corrects into the sitting

position.

DOWN COMMAND

STEP 1

     Ok. We’re ready to move into the next phase…the “down” command.
There are several different ways to teach your dog the meaning of “DOWN”.

There are several different methods and much will depend on you and your

dog which method provides the least amount of resistance from your dog.

     With your dog in a sit position by your side, grasp the leash with one

hand and place the other hand on your dog’s shoulder blades. With firm

but gentle pressure, pull down on the leash until your dog is in the down

position. With this method it is helpful if you are on a slippery service such

as tile or linoleum that helps your dog slide into the down position. On courser

surfaces, take your leash hand and “sweeping” your dog’s legs outward and

guide your dog into the down position. Or, for resistant dogs, present your

dog with a favorite treat in front of his nose. Slowly move the treat to the

ground. Do not relinquish the treat until in the down position. As with the

sit command, keep your dog in the down position for 10 seconds and use

your release command.
Play and praise enthusiastically.

     Repeat this step 10-20 times, two times per day. You will know it is time

to introduce the training collar stimulus when your dog anticipates the down

command and lays down with little guidance or resistance.

STEP 2

     With your dog sitting by your side, give the command “Down” and

immediate press and hold the hand controller button. Help your dog into

the down position if necessary and immediately release the hand controller

button.
     Repeat this step 5 to 10 times, two times per day. Move on to the

off-leash step when your dog immediately lies down to avoid the training

tap from the collar and does not break prior to your “break” command.

STEP 3

     When your dog is lying down without prompting from the leash and

training collar, take the leash off and repeat the sit lesson in a controlled

and secure area.
Gradually add distractions such as petting your dog, people approaching,

other dogs walking by and tossing a toy. Should your dog break the down

position prior to your release command “break”, immediately press and hold

the hand controller button until your dog self-corrects into the down position.

     Should your dog appear confused and unable to self-correct into the

down position, help your dog back down with the leg sweep and go back

and review STEP 1.

     Teach your dog the “down” command, with distractions, until you are

satisfied your dog knows what is expected.

GO TO COMMAND

STEP 1

     Now, you’re ready to move into some more exciting part of training.

The “go-to…”
You will need a marker that will identify the particular place you would

like your dog to “go to”. A dog bed or blanket works well.

     With the leash attached and you standing with your dog in a sit position

two or three feet from your dog’s place, give the command “GO TO YOUR BED”.

Immediately move forward, guiding your dog onto the bed and into a sit or

down position. Do not repeat the “sit” or “down” command. GO TO your bed

will mean, find your bed and lay down and your dog should rapidly anticipate

that is your desire.
     Use your release command after 5 to 10 seconds and make sure you play

and praise. Gradually increase the amount of time you require your dog to stay

on the bed prior to the release command.
     Repeat this step 10 to 20 times, two times per day. If your dog should

become distracted or resistant during this step reduce the number of repetitions

in each lesson. As with other commands, you will know it is time for the next

step when your dog moves toward the bed with little or no physical prompting

from the leash.

STEP 2

     Next step…reinforce the “go-to…” command.
Press and hold the controller button when you give the command

“Go To your bed”. Your dog should right away move towards the bed

and sit or lay down and upon doing so, immediately release the hand

controller button.

     Should your dog move off of the bed without the release command,

immediately press the hand controller button and guide your dog back

into position.
Remember, should your dog appear to be confused on what action causes

the collar to turn off, repeat the early teaching steps.

STEP 3

     We’re now ready to train the “go-to” step without the leash.
With the bed a few feet away, take the dog’s leash off and repeat the

“go-to” lessons with increasing distractions and temptations. Roll a ball,

ring the door bell and have people walk through the area. Your dog should

not move from the bed or any other initital position.

     You will also need to practice the “Go to” command from greater distances.

As your dog perfects going to the bed when it is insight, move the bed to a

location around a corner. This will most likely baffle your dog at first because

the bed is not in sight, so help your dog to the new location before you use

the remote training collar.
This request is like a totally new command for your dog and you may need to

start with the first step; teaching.

    As you add new commands, you will find that your dog is moving through

the steps with increasing speed. Learning is a process that dogs will grow

accustomed to very quickly.
You can teach the “come” command on a 15 foot lead or retractable leash.

Attach the leash to your dog’s collar and put in a sit position. Walk to the

end of your leash, turn and face your dog. Give the “come” command,

give the leash a snap and jog backwards a few steps. Your dog should

start to return to you.

For added reliability and safety, the come command should end in a sit.

Do not give the sit command when your dog arrives, simply put your dog

in a sit with lot’s of praise and petting. Give your release command when

finished.

If your dog should get distracted, repeat the command “come”, give the

leash a snap and jog backwards a few steps.
Do not approach your dog. Your dog should come the entire distance to you.

Put your dog in a sit position and praise enthusiastically upon reaching you.

Release your dog from the sit and spend a few moments playing with a

favorite toy.

Repeat this step 10 to 20 times, two times per day. You will be ready to

use your remote training collar when your dog anticipates the leash pop

and you running backward by racing to you on the come command.
With the training collar turned on and the retractable leash attached,

repeat the training steps in step one of the “come” command. Instead

of snapping the leash and running backwards, press and hold the hand

controller button until your dog covers the 15 feet. Immediately release

the button when your dog gets to you and sits.
Don’t forget to release your dog from the sitting position when the exercise

is finished with lots of praises and petting. The final step of the “come”

command is the off-leash.
In a confined and controlled environment, such as a fenced backyard,

take the leash off your dog and repeat the training steps from Step 2.
If your dog should get distracted from the mission of getting to you and

sitting, immediately press and hold the hand controller button and release

the button at only on the successful conclusion of the “come” exercise.
Similar to the other commands, gradually increase the distance your dog

needs to cover on the “come” command and distractions they will encounter

on the way. Your dog should ignore every temptation such as children,

rolling balls and other animals.

At first appearance this might look like more distraction than any dog

could ignore or maybe even unfair to ask. However, it is this exercise

that keeps your dog out of harms way. Unfortunately, all too often there

is a busy road between your dog and an irresistible distraction.
The time spent perfecting this command is literally a life-saver.
Putting an end to common problem behaviors requires a different use

of your remote training system as compared to the training process

covered in Part I where there are teaching or demonstration steps.

To solve most problems, it is only necessary for your dog to associate

the zing of the training collar with a particular problem behavior. Your

dog’s actions cause the collar to activate and ceasing that behavior

turns the collar off.
Keen observation on your part is required to get the timing right.
Before you start to solve a digging problem, consider why your dog is

digging. Some modification of your dog’s living environment may be

required to fully solve this problem.
Dogs dig for three primary reasons:

• A cooler or warmer place to lie.

Make sure that your dog has plenty of shade and shelter. In the heat

of the summer, a small wading pool may be just what the doctor ordered.

• They smell or hear something interesting.

Particularly prevalent in Terrier breeds that were bred to dig. Give these

dogs an area to dig in that is acceptable and out of the way.
Terriers appreciate sandboxes just as much as the kids do.

• Entertainment--Your dog is bored or lonely.

Increase your play and exercise time with your dog. The training exercises

outlined in this video will fit the bill. For more mental stimulation, take

your dog out on more errands. The new sights and smells will give you

r dog more mental exercise.
Even with these changes, some dogs need some firmer persuasion to

find a new way to entertain themselves.
To do this, select a stimulation level one or two levels higher than your

standard training level then let your dog out in the yard and observe closely,

preferably out of sight.
Make sure there are no people or other animals in the yard for your dog

to associate the collar’s correction.
When your dog starts to dig, press and hold the hand controller button

until the digging stops. Watch carefully for some time. The dog will

usually associate “that” hole with being the culprit and will challenge

several other areas before deciding it is “digging” that causes the problem.
The training lessons covered in Part one should have solved most of your

jumping problems, as you would choose to have your dog sit and then

be petted by visitors. Should your dog not be able to contain enthusiasm,

you may have to address this problem directly.

Use your dog’s normal training level. If you find this is insufficient due

to the level of distraction, select the next highest level until you reach

the level that gets your dog’s attention.
When your dog jumps up, press and hold the transmitter button until

all four paws are on the floor. Tell your dog to sit and enforce as

demonstrated in part one of this video. Repeat as often as necessary

for your dog to sit when visitors arrive.
Again, it is necessary for you to use a number of different people in

different situations for your dog to associate that the zing from the

collar will happen no matter where they are, or, who they are jumping on.
You’re probably getting the idea how to effectively use your Innotek

remote training product to introduce a negative consequence for your

dog’s misdeeds. The same method is used to discourage other behaviors

such as rummaging through the garbage and even the most determined

counter surfer.

Let’s review how to approach common problems around the house:

Most temptations that your dog can’t resist will usually require a higher

level than the training level that you established.

Although you are pushing the hand controller button, no other corrective

action on your part is required. Your dog will soon learn that it is his

behavior that causes the collar to turn on and off.

You will need to catch your dog in the act a number of consecutive

times to be successful. Otherwise in your dog’s mind, sometimes the

correction happens and sometimes it doesn’t and they will continue

to challenge the theory.

After correcting for one unacceptable behavior, it is helpful to redirect                                  your dog to an activity that will earn a reward such as, “get your ball!”

Play with your dog for redirecting his energy to good behavior.

If you have any questions not answered in this information please do

not hesitate to call the Free Professional Training Support hotline included

with your system.