TEACHING BASIC OBEDIENCE
The "Sit" Command
1. Put a separate, non-metallic collar on your pet's neck ABOVE the e-collar and
attach a 10-foot leash. Note: be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the
contact points.
2. Hold the leash and the remote in one hand. Keep your other hand free to guide
your pet into a "Sit" position.
3. Press and hold the [S] button, starting at your pet's Recognition Level.
4. Immediately give the "Sit" command while continuing to hold the [S] button.
5. Release the [S] button as soon as your pet is in position and praise him.
6. Release your pet from the "Sit" command and play.
7. Repeat Steps 2 through 6.
If your pet breaks the "Sit" command, repeat steps 3 through 6. Keep your pet
close to you while teaching the "Sit" command.
The "Come" Command
1. Put a separate, non-metallic collar on your pet's neck ABOVE the collar and attach
a 10-foot leash.
Note: be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the contact points.
2. Hold the leash in one hand and the remote in the other.
3. Wait for your pet to walk away from you. Using the Recognition Level for your
pet, press and hold the [S] button on your remote.
4. Immediately give the command "Come" while continuing to hold the [S] button.
5. Using the leash, gently guide your pet toward you until they begin to come in your
direction.
6. Immediately release the [S] button as soon as your pet steps towards you and
praise them enthusiastically.
7. Quickly move backwards as your pet begins to come back to you praising him the
entire time.
8. Praise your pet when he returns to you.
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