Troubleshooting Guide - Zolux 487043 Guide D'utilisation

4. Capturing and shaping: You may select any behavior your dog does on his own and put it
on cue, by clicking and rewarding when you see it. Take picking up a toy or lying down. By
clicking and rewarding, you mark the behavior as something worth offering. Repeat until your
dog offers it frequently enough that you can cue it ahead of time. Your dog will associate the
cue with the selected behavior, after which you only click and reward it when performed on
cue. To shape new skills, begin by clicking and rewarding the closest behavior you are able to
observe or elicit. As your dog offers it more reliably, gradually raise the bar, only clicking and
rewarding those examples that come closest to the mark. Your dog should enjoy working to
earn clicks, and doing so should develop his mind more fully.
Beginning electric 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 training collar continue with your obedience drills. Light stimulation (Nick or
Pulsating Nick) 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 light stimulation by performing
the command. The training collar is another form of negative reinforcement, similar to the leash
and standard collar training. When the dog complies with the command, we use praise/positive
reinforcement. The final step is the avoidance phase in which the dog learns that he can avoid
the stimulation altogether by performing your commands. When these training procedures are
complete, the electric collar is used as a reminder when the dog does not comply with your
commands at home or in the field. Keep your initial training sessions short and positive. Dogs
have a short attention span, especially young dogs.
How much stimulation to use: Always start with low levels of stimulation and work your way
up depending on the disposition of your dog and any given situation. By using only enough
stimulation to get your point across, you will have a more controllable environment and a dog
that is under less stress. Animals (and humans) perform better in a less stressful environment.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

1. How do I replace the batteries and properly maintain the training collar Zolux:
- If the training collar does not turn on, the batteries may need to be replaced.
- With an average usage of 10 hours a day, the batteries will need to be replaced every 2 weeks.
- To clean the training receiver/collar, first make sure the battery cover is fully sealed, then rinse
the receiver/collar with soap and water. Dry the unit with a towel thoroughly before using. To
clean the handheld transmitter, wipe down the outer casing with a damp cloth.
- When the battery is low on the training collar handheld transmitter, the LED indicator light will
go from green to red when any of the buttons are pressed. When the battery is low on the
receiver/collar, the LED indicator will steadily blink red, every 4 seconds. With sufficient battery
life remaining, the LED indicator on the receiver/collar will blink green, every 4 seconds.
- During storage, remove the batteries from both the handheld transmitter and the receiver/
collar. When traveling, try to store your units in room or slightly warmer temperatures. Do not
transport the unit exposed in extreme climates.
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