Radio Systems 3003359 Remote Control Transmitter/Pet Trainer User Manual

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OPERATING AND BASIC TRAINING GUIDE PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING

TERMS OF USE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY (CONT.)2. PROPER USE: Proper Use includes, without limitation, reviewing the entire Operating Guide and any speciﬁc safety information statements. The speciﬁc temperament or size/weight of your dog may not be suitable for this product. If you are unsure whether this Product is appropriate for your dog, please consult your veterinarian or certiﬁed trainer prior to use. For products used with dogs where training is desired, Radio Systems Corporation recommends that these training products are not used if your dog is aggressive and accepts no liability for determining suitability in individual cases.3. NO UNLAWFUL OR PROHIBITED USE: This product is designed for use with dogs only. This product is not intended to harm, injure, or provoke. Using this product in a way that is not intended could result in violation of Federal, State, or local laws.4. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: In no event shall Radio Systems Corporation or any of its associated companies be liable for (i) any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damage and/or (ii) any loss or damages whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of this product. The Purchaser assumes all risks and liability from the use of this product to the fullest extent permissible by law.5. MODIFICATION OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Radio Systems Corporation reserves the right to change the terms, conditions, and notices governing this product from time to time. If such changes have been notiﬁed to you prior to your use of this product, they shall be binding on you as if incorporated herein.FCC: USAThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a speciﬁc installation. If interference does occur to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment oﬀ and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit diﬀerent from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult Customer Care, the dealer, or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.CAUTION: Modiﬁcation or changes to this equipment not expressly approved by Radio Systems Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. IMPORTANT RECYCLING ADVICEPlease respect the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations in your country.This equipment must be recycled. At the end of the product life, do not place it in the normal municipal waste system. Please check the regulations in your area or return it to where it was purchased so that it can be placed in our recycling system. If these options are not possible, please contact the Customer Care Center for further information.©2018 RADIO SYSTEMS CORPORATIONRadio Systems Corporation • 10427 PetSafe Way • Knoxville, TN 37932 • 1.800.732.0144SPORTDOG.COM400-2249IC: CanadaThis device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’encompromettre le fonctionnement.

41.800.732.0144KEY DEFINITIONSREMOTE TRANSMITTER: Transmits the radio signal to the Collar Receiver. It is waterproof and can be submerged in water to a depth of 25 feet.INTENSITY DIAL: Provides multiple levels of static stimulation so you can match the correction to your dog’s temperament. TRANSMITTER INDICATOR LIGHT: Indicates that a button is pressed and also serves as a low battery indicator.UPPER BUTTON: This button is factory-set to deliver continuous static stimulation. LOWER BUTTON: This button is factory-set to deliver vibration stimulation. SIDE BUTTON: This button is factory-set to deliver a tone.CHARGING JACK: For connecting the charger. Although the Remote Transmitter is waterproof without it, keep the cover in place when not charging to keep debris out of the opening.THE COLLAR RECEIVER IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING THREE TYPES OF STIMULATION:CONTINUOUS: You control both when and how long static stimulation is delivered, up to a maximum of 10 seconds. After 10 seconds the stimulation will “time out” and the Transmitter button needs to be released and then pressed again before additional stimulation can be delivered. Quickly pressing and releasing the Upper Button will give a brief correction or “nick”.TONE: The Collar Receiver will make a rapid beeping noise when a Tone button is pressed.VIBRATION: The Collar Receiver will vibrate when a Vibration button is pressed, up to a maximum of 10 seconds.COLLAR RECEIVER: Receives the radio signal from the Remote Transmitter and delivers the static, vibration, or tone stimulation for correcting or cueing your dog. It is waterproof and can be submerged in water to a depth of 25 feet.RECEIVER INDICATOR LIGHT: Indicates when the Collar Receiver has been turned on or oﬀ, serves as a low-battery indicator, and also indicates when the continuous stimulation button is pressed.CONTACT POINTS: The contacts through which the Collar Receiver delivers static stimulation. ON/OFF BUTTON: Momentarily pressing and releasing this button turns the Collar Receiver on and oﬀ. TRANSMITTERINDICATOR LIGHTTRANSMITTERANTENNAINTENSITY DIALUPPERBUTTONLOWERBUTTONCHARGINGJACKON/OFFBUTTONRECEIVERINDICATOR LIGHTSIDEBUTTONCONTACT POINTS

5SPORTDOG.COMSTEP::01PREPARE THE REMOTE TRANSMITTERCHARGE THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER1. Lift the rubber cover protecting the Charging Jack.2. Connect the corresponding charge connector to the Charging Jack.3. Plug the USB Adaptor into a power source.4. Charge the Remote Transmitter for 2 hours for the ﬁrst charge and every charge thereafter.Using Li-Ion technology, the Remote Transmitter only requires a 2 hour charge. It is not harmful to let the unit charge for more than 2 hours.5. When charging is complete, replace the rubber cover.NOTE: Approximate battery life between charges is 50 to 70 hours, depending on frequency of use.TRANSMITTER INDICATOR LIGHT OPERATIONAL MODE LIGHT COLOR BATTERY STATUS LIGHT FUNCTIONContinuous, tone, or vibration stimulation button pressedGreen Good Light is solid in color while button is pressedContinuous, tone, or vibration stimulation button pressedRed Low Light is solid in color while button is pressedUnit is charging Green Low Light is solid in color while on the chargerUnit is fully charged(charger still connected)Green Good Light ﬂashes once per second once the battery is completely chargedCHARGE CONNECTORPLACED INTHE REMOTE TRANSMITTERCHARGING JACK

61.800.732.0144STEP::02PREPARE THE COLLAR RECEIVERBefore using the YardTrainer 100/100S for the ﬁrst time, be sure to charge the unit by following the steps described below.The YardTrainer contains a rechargeable battery pack. When the unit indicates the battery in low (red light indicator) it is time to recharge the unit. To conserve battery life, turn the YardTrainer 100/100S oﬀ when not in use.CHARGE THE COLLAR RECEIVER1. Align the Charging Cradle with the Charging Contacts as shown in the image. Push down on the Charging Cradle until it snaps into place.2. Plug the USB Adaptor into a power source. The Indicator Light will be solid green while charging. During charging, keep the YardTrainer 100/100S in an open, well-ventilated area.3. Charge the Collar Receiver for 2 hours for the ﬁrst charge and every charge thereafter. The Indicator Light will ﬂash green once charging is complete.4. Remove the Charging Cradle from the YardTrainer 100/100S and unplug the USB Adaptor from the power source. Using Li-Ion technology, the Collar Receiver only requires a 2 hour charge. It is not harmful to let the unit charge for more than 2 hours.TO TURN THE COLLAR RECEIVER ON Press and release the On/Oﬀ Button, the Collar Receiver Indicator Light will come on green or red, depending on battery status.TO TURN THE COLLAR RECEIVER OFFPress and release the On/Oﬀ Button, the Receiver Indicator Light comes on solid red and the Collar Receiver beeps continuously for 2 seconds.To extend the life between charging cycles, turn the Collar Receiver oﬀ when it is not in use.NOTE: Approximate battery life between charges is 20-25 hours, depending on frequency of use.ON/OFFBUTTONCHARGING CRADLEPLACED ON THECHARGING CONTACTS

7SPORTDOG.COMRECEIVER INDICATOR LIGHT OPERATIONAL MODELIGHT COLORBATTERY STATUS LIGHT FUNCTION SPEAKER FUNCTION VIBRATIONUnit is turned on via On/Oﬀ ButtonGreen Good Light is solid in color during beep sequenceUnit will beep onceN/AUnit is turned on via On/Oﬀ ButtonRed Low Light is solid in color during beep sequenceUnit will beep onceUnit is turned oﬀ via On/Oﬀ ButtonRed N/A Light is solid in color during beep sequenceBeeps continuously for 2secondsN/AUnit is on Green Good Light ﬂashes every 2secondsN/A N/AUnit is on Red Low Light ﬂashes every 2secondsN/A N/AUnit is delivering continuous static stimulationRed N/A Light is solid in color for as long as button is pressed (up to 10seconds)N/A N/AUnit is delivering tonestimulationOﬀ N/A N/A Unit will beep for as long as button is pressedN/AUnit is delivering vibration stimulationOﬀ N/A N/A N/A Unit will vibrate for as long as button is pressed (up to 10 seconds)Unit is charging Green Low Light is solid in color while chargingN/A N/AUnit is fully charged (charger stillconnected)Green Good Light ﬂashes once per second once the battery is completely chargedN/A N/ARECHARGEABLE BATTERIES• Batteries should never be removed from the battery compartment for charging.• Risk of explosion if batteries are charged in areas with high temperature (100° F+ / 38° C+).• The rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) batteries are not memory sensitive, do not require depletion before charging, and cannot be over charged.

81.800.732.0144• The batteries come partially charged from the factory, but will require a full charge before the ﬁrst use. • When storing the unit for long periods, remember to regularly give batteries a full charge. This should be done once every 3 to 4 months.• You should expect hundreds of recharge cycles from your batteries. However, all rechargeable batteries lose capacity over time relative to the number of recharge cycles they experience. This is normal. If your operating time drops to half of the original life, contact the Customer Care Center to purchase a new battery.• The batteries should last for a period of 3-5 years. When a battery needs replacement, you can order a new pack by calling our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144. Please do not open the Collar Receiver or Remote Transmitter until you have received the replacement.• STEP::03FIT THE COLLAR RECEIVERIMPORTANT: The proper ﬁt and placement of the Collar Receiver is important for eﬀective training. TheContact Points must have direct contact with your dog’s skin.To ensure a proper ﬁt, follow these steps:1. With your dog standing (3A), center the Collar Receiver so the Contact Points are underneath your dog’s neck, touching the skin (3B). If your dog has a long or thick coat, you have two options to ensure consistent contact: either trim the hair around the Contact Points or switch to the longer Contact Points included with your system.2. The Collar Receiver should ﬁt snugly, yet loose enough to allow one ﬁnger to ﬁt between the strap and your dog’s neck (3C).3. Allow your dog to wear the collar for several minutes, and then recheck the ﬁt. Check the ﬁt again as your dog becomes more comfortable wearing the Collar Receiver.STEP::04FIND THE BEST INTENSITY LEVEL FOR YOUR DOGYour YardTrainer System has multiple intensity levels. This allows you to choose the static stimulation that is best for your dog. For training eﬃciency, it is important to ﬁnd the right intensity level for your dog. This is called the Recognition Level, at which your dog looks around in curiosity, or ﬂicks his ears. NOTE: Always start at the lowest level and work your way up. 3A 3B3C

9SPORTDOG.COMFINDING YOUR DOG’S RECOGNITION LEVEL:NOTE: Every dog is diﬀerent and you cannot predict where your dog’s Recognition Level will be. Watch closely for any slight change in behavior that demonstrates your dog is feeling the static stimulation.1. With the Collar Receiver turned on and properly ﬁtted to your dog, set the Remote Transmitter’s Intensity Dial at Level 1 and press the Continuous Static Stimulation Button for 1 to 2 seconds. 2. If your dog shows no reaction to Level 1, go to Level 2 and repeat the process. 3. YOUR DOG SHOULD NOT VOCALIZE OR PANIC WHEN RECEIVING STATIC STIMULATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE STATIC STIMULATION LEVEL IS TOO HIGH AND YOU NEED TO GO BACK TO THE PREVIOUS LEVEL AND REPEAT THE PROCESS.4. Once you ﬁnd your dog’s Recognition Level, this is the level you should use when you begin a training exercise. 5. If you have progressed to the highest static stimulation level while searching for your dog’s Recognition Level and your dog continues to show no response, check to see if the Collar Receiver is snug against your dog’s neck. Then go back to Intensity Level 1 and repeat the process. If your dog still does not indicate he is feeling the static stimulation, you have two options: you may either have to trim the hair beneath the Contact Points, or switch to the longer Contact Points included in your system.For more information on this topic see page 15. If after completing all of these steps your dog still does not indicate he is feeling the static stimulation, please contact Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144.STEP::05MATCH THE COLLAR RECEIVER AND REMOTE TRANSMITTERTo match the Collar Receiver to work with a new Remote Transmitter or to match a new Collar Receiver to work with your existing Remote Transmitter:1. Turn oﬀ the Collar Receiver.2. Press and hold the On/Oﬀ Button. The Receiver Indicator Light will come on, then turn oﬀ after 4-5 seconds. If the On/Oﬀ Button is released too early, the Receiver Indicator Light will begin ﬂashing as normal. If this occurs, start over from 1.3. After the Receiver Indicator Light has turned oﬀ, release the On/Oﬀ Button. 4. Press and hold the Upper Button on the Remote Transmitter until the Receiver Indicator Light ﬂashes 5 times. Once the Receiver Indicator Light has ﬂashed 5 times, the Collar Receiver has been matched and will begin ﬂashing as normal. If the Receiver Indicator Light does not ﬂash 5 times, start over from 1.

10 1.800.732.0144BASIC TRAININGBEFORE TRAINING YOUR DOG WITH THIS PRODUCTYou will have the most success using this Remote Trainer if you always remember to teach a command before trying to reinforce the command with a Remote Trainer. We recommend that you read the following Basic Training instructions before training with this Remote Trainer. Your training will be easier and proceed faster if you follow the guidelines in this teaching assistantBASIC TRAINING WITH PRO TRAINER CHARLIE JURNEYTRAINING YOUR DOG TO PERFORM OBEDIENCE COMMANDS ON A LEASHIt is mandatory that you control your dog’s actions during every training session. Initially, controlling your dog during obedience training sessions is accomplished in two ways: 1) the leash and 2) the tone of your voice. While on the leash, your dog does not have an opportunity to escape through the instinctive mechanisms all canines possess. Bolting, biting, and quitting are no longer options. Your tone of voice will later take the place of the leash. Later the e-collar will replace both and you will be able to put the leash away until you train your next dog. Your dog should always work for you because you are the most important relationship in its life, and pleasing you should be at the top of its priority list. The positive reward any dog appreciates most from a trainer is a thank you in the form of a loving shoulder stroke, aﬀectionate eye contact, and a sincere “good dog.” If your dog does not light up on any of those three, you need to reevaluate your relationship. Each command should be followed with a positive reward of some fashion when your dog follows your lead.THE FIRST COMMAND: NOThe ﬁrst command your dog will learn is “No.” Usually your dog will understand this command by the end of its ﬁrst day with you. Your dog hears this command each time it is doing something wrong and it comprehends the command by the way you say it. Your dog may have been running around the house with your wife’s pantyhose in its mouth or chewing on your prized decoy when it hears that dreadful word. Intonation expresses your feelings to your dog in a language that is universal. The tone of your voice tells your dog that it is in trouble and through repetitive use, the word “No” comes to mean the same thing. Voila! Our ﬁrst conditioned response! (Thank you, Dr. Pavlov).“No” means stop what you are doing immediately. Put yourself in your dog’s place when it hears this command and understands it. The dog is thinking it must quickly stop what it is doing. Your dog would gladly obey you, if it only knew what you desired. For this reason, when your dog does stop doing whatever it was that bothered you, you must give another command expressing what will please you. “No” is always followed with something that will make you happy. When you are happy, your dog will see it through your eyes, feel it by your touch, and hear it in your tone. And, that is your dog’s positive reward. Even when it makes a mistake and is corrected by the word “No,” it receives a reward by following your next command. This is a simple and foolproof method.

11SPORTDOG.COMTHE MOST IMPORTANT COMMAND: HERE“Here” is the most important command your dog will ever learn. It is an escape from almost any trouble. “Here” tells your dog to come to you immediately and without deviation. This command is very easy for your dog to learn if you will speak its language. Most dogs will make a beeline to any person who kneels down and opens up their arms. In this position you are using postural language to welcome your dog. While you are kneeling and your dog is running to you, add the verbal command “Here.” Shower your dog with positive verbal rewards while stroking its shoulder.Let’s take a second again and discuss how much positive reward to give a dog when it follows your commands. Do you remember how your dog communicates to you that it understands and accepts your actions? When your dog swallows, it says, “I understand.” So, back oﬀ the positive rewards when your dog says it understands and accepts your thank you by swallowing. Continually stroking your dog’s shoulder and praising it will eventually lessen the sincerity of your reward and that could be a huge mistake. Training your dog to come to you with the “Here” command is done along with the postural position of kneeling and opening up your arms.The leash (or lead) should be used in training your dog on the command “Here” as soon as it is comfortable with the leash. Give the command “Here” and apply a slight tug on the leash. Be sure to release the leash pressure the instant the dog starts coming toward you. Many people try to maintain leash pressure until the dog is at their side. While this works, it can be too much pressure and your dog does not get the reward of turning the pressure oﬀ while it is coming to you. If your dog hesitates or fails to come directly to you, give another tug with the lead and repeat “Here.” When your dog arrives at your side, stroke its shoulder until it gives you a swallow response. Your dog has learned what you want and now it is time to condition the response with repetition.A POSITIONAL COMMAND: HEEL“Heel” is a positional command that instructs your dog to assume a position beside your leg whether you are walking, standing, running, or riding a horse. People seek professional help in teaching their dog to heel properly more than for any other command. These folks always explain that their puppy is a great dog but it will not walk on its leash. This means the dog feels like it is alpha and should lead its owner where it pleases. Every dog will learn the proper heel position on its ﬁrst day of training with proper leash usage. Place the leash in its proper position behind your dog’s ears and begin walking forward. If your dog attempts to lead you by moving ahead, simply change direction. The leash will tighten around its neck and it will follow your new direction. It is imperative that no leash pressure be present when your dog’s head is beside your knee. It will learn this position is safe and causes no discomfort through repetition. Add the verbal command “Heel” after the dog assumes the correct position and repeat “Heel” each time its head is beside your knee.We have discussed how to correct your dog if it attempts to lead you, but what should you do if it tries to lag behind or ﬂop around like a ﬁsh instead of following your lead? Keep moving forward and allow the leash to do its job. The important point is for you not to stop moving. If you stop walking to check on your dog or coax it forward, the leash will relax and its pressure will stop. Your dog must learn that the only way the pressure around its neck will disappear is by assuming the correct “Heel” position. With repetition, this position will become a comfort zone.

12 1.800.732.0144ANOTHER POSITIONAL COMMAND: SITThe next command to teach is “Sit.” With this command, you tell your dog to sit and remain seated until it receives another command. The leash applies pressure to the underside of the dog’s neck when you are training it to sit. You are now working on a diﬀerent pressure point. Pull straight up on the lead with your right hand and push down on your dog’s butt with your left hand until its bottom hits the ground. Add a verbal “Sit” and release the pressure on the leash. Pressure from the leash can be omitted when your dog is consistently sitting on verbal commands. Later you will get into corrections and the steps you should follow to make things clear for your dog. Repeat the “Sit” drill until your dog is happily driving nails with its rear.Have you ever seen a dog sit sideways? It ﬂops down and comes to rest on one hip. This is a common occurrence for lazy dogs and needs to be corrected. Pull up on the leash until your dog sits in a proper fashion. It may become necessary to step forward if your dog will not align itself properly at ﬁrst. Fight for the proper sit position now and you won’t have to address this in the future when you are asking it to sit in the face of overwhelming distractions.Now your dog has learned to come to you, walk comfortably beside you, and sit on command. It must concentrate and use its brain as it learns these skills. Pay close attention to your dog’s focus, making sure that the training sessions are not too long. Even though your dog’s brain is a sponge at this point, it can become oversaturated and unable to receive anymore constructive information.A FOLLOWUP TO “SIT”: STAYWhen you give your dog the “Sit” command, you’ve told it to sit and remain seated until it receives another command. Many obedience programs no longer use the “Stay” command, believing it is redundant and not necessary. However, it would be good for you to know how to condition for this command if your dog struggles with remaining seated. To reinforce sitting, apply a light amount of upward leash pressure to its collar and command “Stay” as you start to move away and toward the end of the leash. Your dog will likely get up and try to move with you. If this occurs, stop it with “No,” reseat the dog with “Sit,” and repeat “Stay” with another upward tug on the leash. It should not take too many corrections before your dog ﬁgures this puzzle out. Should it continually refuse to stay, add increasing amounts of leash pressure and stronger “No” commands until it obeys. You may need to be more patient here than any other place. You have already conditioned your dog to move with you at heel as you move away and many dogs think this is what you want now instead of remaining seated. Correction for mistakes, rewards for positive responses, and repetition will quickly condition your dog to this command.A DIRECTIONAL COMMAND: KENNELYou will often require your dog to enter diﬀerent areas and objects: airline crates, vehicles, buildings, boats, duck blinds, and fenced areas are just a few examples. You will use the command “Kennel” to tell your dog to enter what is in front of it. Always use the command “Sit” before you ask a dog to enter. If you give your dog a chance to sit and look into the area it is being asked to enter, it will be far more likely to perform this skill without a ﬁght. By looking into this area, your dog can see that the boogie man is not waiting inside.

13SPORTDOG.COMWhat should you do if your dog decides it does not want to enter? You know it will give to the pressure of a leash, so lead it into the proper area and command “Kennel.” Once in the correct place, stroke pup on the shoulder until you see acceptance via the swallow response. Repeat this routine until you start to develop a conditioned response to your command. Some dogs ﬁght this entry with a great deal of vigor. If your dog chooses this option, be sure to maintain leash pressure until you get the desired response. Once it understands that there is no danger in these areas, it will be glad to enter upon command.Think about your individual training situation and see if you can create opportunities to work on the “Kennel” command. This can be accomplished by having an airline crate with you while doing your dog’s obedience routine or working in an area close to the entrance of your home where the doorway becomes the area in which your dog is commanded to enter. Or, you could use your vehicle, and this will be very handy when you take your dog to other training areas.A FINAL OBEDIENCE COMMAND: DOWNThe next command in your obedience program will be “Down,” which tells your dog to lie down and remain in this position until it receives another command. This command is most often used around the home. For this reason, the easiest time to work on “Down” is at night while watching television. Command your dog to “Sit” and stroke its shoulder when it obeys. Face the dog, grab its front paws, and pull them toward you. When your dog’s chest hits the ﬂoor, command “Down” and stroke a shoulder again. Most dogs will immediately rise, assuming a sit position. If this occurs, correct your dog with “No” and repeat the “Down” process again. It generally takes around three evenings before your dog will become comfortable with this routine. But, do not be worried if it takes your dog three weeks.UNDERSTANDING CORRECTIONWe have spoken very little about correcting your dog for making a mistake up until this time. No dog is perfect and many mistakes are going to occur while training. In reality you want your dog to make mistakes so you can clearly show the diﬀerence between right and wrong. It is important that you have a correction method that your dog understands and comfortably accepts. Here is the correction system you should use from Day One. The same correction system will be used for the rest of your dog’s life whether you are using a leash or e-collar to correct improper responses. 1. Give your dog a command. If it obeys, use a positive reward. If it fails to obey, proceed to Step 2. 2. Stop your dog’s incorrect action with the command “No.” Repeat the command after you get the incorrect actions stopped. If your dog obeys, use a positive reward. If it fails to obey, proceed to Step 3.3. Stop your dog’s incorrect action with the command “No” and use the physical pressure of your leash until the correct response occurs. Immediately release the pressure when your dog obeys, repeat the command, and praise with a positive reward.If you are consistent in this correction process, the verbal correction of “No” will become much more powerful. Your dog will learn through daily usage that if it does not follow your lead after the command “No,” there will be some form of physical pressure (leash or electronic). Your dog does not like being corrected any more than you do. Correction will be a part of its life and it will accept this correction as long as you give it in a comfortable and systematic fashion. This means you must be consistent and you cannot hurt your dog by hitting, kicking, or overstimulating when you become frustrated.

15SPORTDOG.COMFINDING THE CORRECT STATIC STIMULATION LEVELThe hardest thing about using an e-collar is ﬁnding the proper level of static stimulation and sticking with it. Some folks are of the opinion that you should use continuous high-level static stimulation until the dog complies. Others think you should use low-level continuous static stimulation. Both programs can work and create a dog that performs great, but either of these methods could lead to trouble for a novice trainer. Your long-term goal is to have your dog remain under total control while receiving correction from the e-collar and understand why the correction occurred. Remain under total control is the key phrase in that sentence. If your dog is jumping around or cannot focus on you because it is vocalizing, it is not under control. If your dog reacts in either of these ways, back oﬀ. Either you are progressing too fast or the static stimulation intensity is too high. You should shop for the correct level of static stimulation by starting with the lowest intensity and continuing up until you see the acceptance mechanisms appear. This is ﬁrst introduced during obedience drills. With your dog on-leash, call it to you. After a few successful “Here” routines, apply leash pressure and stimulate with the e-collar at the same time. Look for the swallow response, head drop, or neck twitch. Sometimes you can see a change in the breathing pattern. Progress up in intensity until you see your dog say, “I accept” with one of these responses. When you see your dog drop its head or swallow, you are there and this will be your most-often used correction level. COLLAR CONDITIONING WITHIN EACH OBEDIENCE COMMANDNever correct your dog with the e-collar without ﬁrst conditioning it to accept and understand the collar. This will take a short period of time, but without the conditioning process, your dog will be dazed and confused about the discomfort around its neck. It is easy to confuse your dog and undo a couple of months of good training in just a few minutes by over-stimulating on a correction or correcting when it is not justiﬁed. No corrections should occur until the conditioning process has been successfully completed. The collar-conditioning process can be thought of as practice in accepting electronic static stimulation. Your football coach didn’t send you on the ﬁeld without practicing the plays and likewise, we do not want to send your dog into the world without an understanding of how to comfortably accept electronic correction.

16 1.800.732.0144USING AN ECOLLAR TO REINFORCE OBEDIENCE COMMANDS“HERE”Bolting can become a disastrous side-eﬀect of e-collar conditioning if your dog is allowed to move away from your control. Therefore, keep using the leash until the conditioning process is ﬁnished. Toss a few bumpers and work on obedience drills in the training area. Check for that wagging tail which signals a good attitude. Then command “Here,” deliver a brief correction on the correct level – paying close attention to the dog’s reaction – and then immediately command “Here” again. Reward your dog with a stroke on the shoulder and verbal praise. Repeat “Here”-brief correction-“Here” three to ﬁve times on the ﬁrst day at various places in the work area while making sure that no two brief corrections occur at the same spot. Your dog will receive at least three brief corrections, but no more than ﬁve, during the ﬁrst couple of sessions. If things are going well, you can go to ﬁve. But, if your dog is nervous, stop at three. Continue the obedience routine with no static stimulation for a little longer. Make sure rewards follow proper responses. Finish by throwing a bumper or ball to each spot where your dog received static stimulation in an eﬀort to show that the location had nothing to do with why the correction occurred. Pay close attention to your dog’s attitude during this routine. If momentum fades, use fewer brief corrections and more play time. Increase the reward by adding a few extra shoulder strokes along with a happy tone of voice. Don’t be afraid to skip a day if your dog shows repeated signs of too much pressure. This is not likely to occur if you are careful, but understand how to overcome it just in case. “SIT”Next, it is time to condition your dog to sit and accept a correction while maintaining control in the seated position. Have your dog do a quick obedience drill and command “Sit.” While the dog is seated, give a brief correction with the collar and immediately command “Sit” again. If it moves around or gets up, return the dog to the seated position by using the leash. Reward on the shoulder and verbally. Repeat the “Sit”-brief correction-“Sit” three to ﬁve times per session. As before, move around so you do not stimulate your dog at any spot more than once. Use a positive reward after each successful brief correction. “STAY” When your dog is comfortably accepting e-collar pressure while remaining seated, you can start to use the e-collar for correction on the “Stay” command. After successfully seating your dog, command “Stay,” deliver a brief correction and command “Stay” again. Watch for the acceptance response and do not move ahead until you get it. Call your dog to you and repeat the process several times without e-collar stimulation. Repeat the “Stay”-brief correction-“Stay” at other locations and repeat this process until your dog is the picture of perfection, remaining seated even when distractions tempt it to get up and move.

17SPORTDOG.COM“HEEL”Your dog learned to heel beside you earlier in the program, and transferring this command to e-collar correction is simple. Walk your dog on-leash and change directions. As the leash tightens, command “Heel,” give a brief correction with the collar and command “Heel” again. It is important to apply the brief correction at the same time the leash is tight instead of when the dog is coming to you. Reward with verbal praise and a stroke on the shoulder until you see the acceptance swallow. Repeat this routine as you walk together in various locations until your dog is comfortable.Your dog is now conditioned to accept the e-collar while coming, heeling, or sitting on command. It is time to mix the commands into a full “Here”-“Heel”-“Sit” drill. Use your brief correction at varying times as your dog allows and as before, avoid successive brief corrections or multiple brief corrections in the same area. You can increase the number of brief corrections as long as you pay close attention to your dog’s attitude. Toss a few bumpers to chase when necessary to relieve pressure and pour on the positive rewards as needed.“DOWN” Your dog understands the “Down” command and can perform it without any trouble by now if you did your homework. Now you can easily add the e-collar to this routine in the same fashion as before. Place your dog in the “Down” position with a verbal command. Command “Down” again, give a brief correction with the e-collar and repeat “Down.” Watch how your dog reacts, looking for the acceptance signals. Praise with a stroke on the shoulder and verbally. As before, you need to condition this with repetition.KEEP THAT COLLAR ON!At some time, you will get to a point where you feel like your dog no longer needs to wear the e-collar because it never makes a mistake. Congratulations on a job well done! However, your dog should always wear the e-collar when in environments that contain distractions. Would you drive your car across the country without automobile liability insurance? You should now think of the e-collar as your insurance policy in case you and your dog get into a wreck. It gives your dog a way out of trouble in an orderly fashion that it understands even when its instincts are telling it to do something else. What does it hurt for your dog to wear the e-collar when you go to the park, Grandma comes for a visit, it is time to go to the vet, or a million other unknown distractions? You taught that the e-collar means the two of you are getting ready to do something fun, so keep the e-collar on. ENJOY THE TRIP You have now learned how to start down the road to a life of enjoyment with your dog. Some of these steps may need to be covered again if your dog has repeated failures. That is no problem as long as you take it easy and enjoy the ride together. Arriving is one of our goals but the trip that takes you there will be ﬁlled with memorable times that will cement you and your dog’s relationship forever.GOOD TRAINING!Charlie Jurney of Terrell, North Carolina, is a professional retriever trainer and owner of Beaverdam Kennels, producer of Grand Master Hunting Retrievers and Master Hunting Retrievers. Most recently, Charlie authored the Finished Dog retriever training book.

18 1.800.732.0144FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSIs the static stimulation safe for my dog?While the static stimulation is unpleasant, it is harmless to your dog. Electronic training devices require interaction and training from the owner to achieve desired results.How old does a dog have to be before using the YardTrainer 100/100S?Your dog should be able to learn basic obedience commands such as “Sit” or “Stay.” The Collar Receiver may be too large for dogs under 8 pounds.Once my dog is trained and has been obeying my commands, will my dog have to continue to wear the Collar Receiver?Your dog may need to wear the Collar Receiver from time to time for reinforcement.Is the Collar Receiver waterproof? Yes. If the rechargeable battery pack ever needs to be replaced, make sure the o-ring and o-ring groove are free from dirt and debris.Can I use the YardTrainer 100/100S on aggressive dogs?We do not recommend any of our products to be used on aggressive dogs. We recommend you contact your local veterinarian or professional trainer to determine if your dog might be aggressive.Will I get exactly 100 yards of range with the YardTrainer 100/100S?The range you get with your YardTrainer 100/100S will vary according to terrain, weather, vegetation as well as transmission from other radio devices. To get the maximum amount of range, please refer to “How the System Works” section of this guide.How long can I continuously deliver static stimulation to my dog?The maximum amount of time you can press the Continuous Static Stimulation Button and deliver static stimulation to your dog continuously is 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, the Remote Transmitter will “time-out,” and the Continuous Static Stimulation Button must be released and pressed again.What do I do if my dog’s neck becomes red and irritated?This condition is due to the Contact Points irritating the skin. Discontinue use of the Collar Receiver for a few days. If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian. Once the skin returns to normal, resume use, and monitor the skin condition closely.Can I use the YardTrainer 100/100S with more than one dog?No. The YardTrainer 100/100S is a 1-dog system.

19SPORTDOG.COMTROUBLESHOOTINGThe answers to these questions should help you solve any problem you have with this system. If they do not, please contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144 or visit our website at www.sportdog.com.My dog is not responding when I press a button.• Check to see if the Collar Receiver has been turned on and the Indicator Light is ﬂashing.• If your range has reduced from the ﬁrst time you have used it, your Remote Transmitter or Collar Receiver battery may need to be replaced.• Many factors can impact the range you have with the YardTrainer 100/100S. For a list of these factors, please refer to “How the System Works.”• You can verify the Collar Receiver is delivering static stimulation to your dog by placing the test light, enclosed in your kit, on the Collar Receiver. Please refer to the “Test Light Instructions” for details.• Increase the Intensity Dial. Refer to “Find the Best Intensity Level For Your Dog” for more information.• Make sure the Collar Receiver’s Contact Points are placed snugly against your dog’s skin. Refer to “Fit the Collar Receiver” for more information.• You may need to switch to the longer Contact Points included with your system or trim the hair beneath the Contact Points, never shave your dog’s neck.The Collar Receiver will not turn on.• Try charging the Collar Receiver (see STEP 2).The Collar Receiver is not responding to the Remote Transmitter.• Verify the Collar Receiver has been turned on and the Indicator Light is ﬂashing. Refer to “Turning the Collar Receiver On and Oﬀ.”• Refer to “Match the Collar Receiver and Remote Transmitter.”• Try charging the Remote Transmitter (see STEP 1).TEST LIGHT INSTRUCTIONS1. Turn on the Collar Receiver.2. Hold the Test Light Contacts to the Contact Points.3. Press the Upper Button on the Remote Transmitter.4. The Test Light will ﬂash. NOTE: At higher static stimulation levels, the Test Light will ﬂash brighter.5. Turn oﬀ the Collar Receiver.Save the Test Light for future testing.NOTE: If the Test Light does not ﬂash, recharge the battery and retest. If the Test Light still does not ﬂash, contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144.

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