Cabela's GunDog GS-100 Manuel D'utilisation page 12

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FIND THE BEST INTENSITY LEVEL FOR YOUR DOG
The Cabela's GS-100 has 15 intensity levels. This allows you to choose the static stimulation that is best for
your dog.
NOTE: Always start at the lowest level and work your way up.
For training efficiency, it is important to find the right intensity level for your dog. This is called the
Recognition Level, at which your dog looks around in curiosity or flicks his ears.
FINDING YOUR DOG'S RECOGNITION LEVEL:
NOTE: Every dog is different and you cannot predict where your dog's Recognition Level will be. Watch
closely for any slight change in behavior that demonstrates your dog is feeling the static stimulation.
1. With the Collar Receiver turned on and properly fitted to your dog, set the Remote Transmitter to Level 1
and press the Front Button (continuous static stimulation) for 1 to 2 seconds.
2. If your dog shows no reaction to Level 1, go to Level 2 and repeat the process.
3. YOUR DOG SHOULD NOT VOCALIZE OR PANIC WHEN RECEIVING STATIC STIMULATION. IF THIS HAPPENS,
THE STATIC STIMULATION LEVEL IS TOO HIGH AND YOU NEED TO GO BACK TO THE PREVIOUS LEVEL AND
REPEAT THE PROCESS.
4. Once you find your dog's Recognition Level, this is the level you should use when you begin a training exercise.
5. If you have progressed to Level 15 while searching for your dog's Recognition Level and your dog
continues to show no response, check to see if the Collar Receiver is snug against your dog's neck.
Then go back to Level 1 and repeat the process. If your dog still does not indicate he is feeling the static
stimulation, you have two options: trim the hair beneath the Contact Points or switch to the longer
Contact Points included in your system.
If after completing all of these steps your dog still does not indicate he is feeling the static stimulation,
please contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144.
GENERAL TRAINING TIPS
BEFORE TRAINING YOUR DOG WITH THIS PRODUCT:
You will have the most success using this remote trainer if you always remember to teach a command before
trying to reinforce the command with a remote trainer. In addition, always keep the following training tips
in mind:
• Eliminate one misbehavior or teach one obedience command at a time. If you move too fast with the
training, your dog may become confused.
• Be consistent. Give your dog a tone or static stimulation with each misbehavior.
• Do not overcorrect your dog. Use as few stimulations as possible to train your dog.
• Restrict your dog from situations in which he has a history of misbehaving unless you can supervise him
and use the Remote Trainer for applying tone or static stimulation.
• If you notice one situation in which your dog misbehaves repeatedly, set up this situation as a training
session. This will dramatically increase your chances of success.
• If your dog has a timid reaction to the tone or static stimulation (especially the first couple of times), do
not be alarmed. Redirect his attention to a simple and appropriate behavior (i.e. a known command, such
as "Sit").
• Never use the Remote Trainer to correct or eliminate any form of aggressive behavior. If your dog exhibits
such behavior, contact a professional trainer. Aggression in dogs is the result of many factors – it may be
a learned behavior or it may be brought on as a result of fear. Another factor contributing to aggression in
dogs is social dominance. Every dog is different.
At this point, your remote trainer is ready to use.
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