Dogtra Edge - General Training Tips

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General Training Tips
Getting started
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followed by lots of repetition over an extended period of time. As
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positive and negative reinforcement, you should end up with a
well-mannered dog.
On-leash obedience training
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of these commands. A leash attached to a standard collar is used to
teach the dog basic obedience commands. A tug on the leash/collar
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with the command, use positive reinforcement/praise. Once the dog
understands these commands, the e-collar can be used to reinforce
them further.
Beginning e-collar training
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e-collar on, continue with your obedience drills. Light stimulation,
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given. The stimulation is removed as the dog complies. Through
repetition, the dog learns to stop the light stimulation by
performing the commands. E-collar training is another form of
negative reinforcement; similar to the leash and standard collar