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8. When your dog enters the Avoidance Zone,
he will receive an audible "beep" warning.
Immediately yell, "Watch out!" and quickly
tug on the leash and direct him back into
the Safety Zone and praise (Figure 13.)
9. Repeat several times in different locations
(where flags are visible) and watch for
hesitation as you approach the flags. Your
dog may turn or shake his head when he
hears the beep.
Remember: Playtime is very important!
Praise and play with your dog in the Safety
Zone for a few minutes. Take your dog inside
and remove the DogWatch receiver collar after
about 20 minutes. Train your dog in this
manner for a least two days before moving
on to Phase 2.
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PHASE 2 (2-5 days)
Introduction to Correction
1. Put the DogWatch receiver collar on your
dog at least 20 minutes before going
outside to train.
2. Clip on the green DogWatch training lead
and take your dog outside and play a few
minutes in the Safety Zone.
3. Walk around the complete perimeter, remaining inside the Safety Zone. Pause a
few times along the way to slap a flag and yell, "Watch out!" or "Careful!"
4. Your dealer has set the receiver to the training level appropriate for your dog and
has helped you introduce your dog to correction. Phase Two will help reinforce
your dog's new boundary and the consequences if he crosses the training flags.
Select a new location to teach your dog today. Allow your dog to walk into the
Avoidance Zone while saying the negative command. When your dog retreats out
of the Avoidance Zone after he hears the warning "beep", praise him for a few
minutes in the Safety Zone. Select another location and repeat the exercise.
If your dog does not react to the correction, first check to be sure the contact posts
are touching the dog's skin. If your dog still does not respond to the correction, con
tact your dealer.
Remember: Keep the training sessions to no longer than 20 minutes, once or twice a day.
5. After training, praise your dog and play with him in the Safety Zone for a few
minutes, bring your dog into the house and remove the DogWatch collar after
about 20 minutes.
Note: It is important not to remove the receiver collar immediately following the
training as you do not want your dog to associate the receiver collar with the
correction.
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PHASE 3 (2-5 days)
Introduction to Distractions
1. Put the receiver collar on your dog at least 20 minutes before going outside.
2. Clip on the green DogWatch training lead and take your dog outside and play a few
minutes in the Safety Zone.
3. Walk around the Safety Zone and have an assistant (friend or family member)
appear outside the Safety Zone at least 10 to 15 feet back from the flags. Walk
past your assistant without speaking, but remain in the Safety Zone.(Figure 14.)
4. If your dog approaches your assistant and enters the Avoidance Zone, allow your
dog to receive a correction. Yell, "Watch out!" and tug him back into the Safety Zone.
5. Let your assistant leave, walk your dog
around the perimeter again, and let your
assistant appear again. Your assistant can
call out the dog's name, but do not allow
your assistant to ask the dog to "Come".
6. If your dog attempts to go over to your
assistant, reinforce the flags and yell,
"Watch out!" Repeat the exercise for no
more than a total of 20 minutes.
7. If your dog makes no attempt to go over to
your assistant, reinforce the flags, end the
exercise and praise your dog in the Safety
Zone.
8. Repeat the exercise for 2 to 5 days. Then
move to Phase 4.
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PHASE 4 (2-5 days)
Introduction to Increased Distractions
1. Put the DogWatch receiver collar on your
dog at least 20 minutes before going
outside to train.
2. Clip on the green DogWatch training lead to
your dog's regular collar and take him
outside. Play a few minutes in the Safety
Zone.
3. Reinforce the flags.
4. Introduce "real life" distractions to your dog.
Have a friend drop by or start training when
the letter carrier or school bus is scheduled.
Take extra care if you use a vehicle as a
distraction. (Figure 15.)
5. Keep the dog on leash when you first intro-
duce the distraction. If your dog attempts to
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