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GENERAL TRAINING TIPS
Getting started with your 280C
Your dog must know some very basic obedience
commands before beginning training with the 280C.
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
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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 off the light stimulation by performing the
command. E-collar training 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. For more training information, please
consult with a professional dog trainer.
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