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This situation is not
uncommon. Some dogs that are well behaved at home or
when walking on a leash, seem to forget their training
lessons when they’re allowed to run free in the park or
at the beach. Other dogs, squirrels, children playing,
people at a picnic, and a host of other distractions can
all take a dog’s mind off listening to his owners.
You can address this
issue simply by keeping the dog on a leash whenever you
leave the house. Understandably, though, many dog owners
are reluctant to take this step, since it deprives the
pet of the opportunity to romp and enjoy outdoor
activities with the family. Aside from robbing the dog
of a good bonding experience, eliminating off leash
outings deprives him of the chance to exercise and burn
up calories outdoors.
In most cases, it will
be much better and healthier for the dog if you invest
in a remote training system. This will allow the dog to
be trained to follow commands from a distance, even when
off leash. Remote training systems work by applying a
mild electric pulse to the dog’s neck through a special
collar. The collar is activated via radio waves when the
dog’s owner pushes the button on a transmitter.
It is critically
important that you know that Remote Training Systems are
designed only to reinforce behaviors that the dog
already knows. They should never be used to teach a dog
new training lessons.
The purpose of a Remote
Training System is to get the dog to tune out
distractions, so he can focus on behaviors and commands
that he already knows. It is not fair for a dog owner to
expect a pet to “guess” at the right behavior simply
because he has tuned out distractions. The correct
behavior must already be ingrained in the animal through
previous training. For example, you would use this
system to teach your dog to stop and sit outside, only
if the pet already knew the basic “sit” command. If the
dog did not know the sit command, you would have to
teach it to the pet first using conventional training
methods.
Remote Training Systems
are an advanced tool that is best used by experienced
dog owners or with the help of a professional trainer.
When you purchase these tools, you should also get a
training book or magazine that offers advice on using
Remote Training Systems.
There are two basic
functions that a Remote Training System will perform
when used properly:
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It will reinforce
positive behavior, such as “coming” and “sitting”
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It will get the dog
to stop engaging in destructive behavior such as
digging flowers.
For more information on
Remote Training Systems see the
Remote Training Guide
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