4. Gather your leash as your dog comes toward you, praising him the entire time.
5. When he catches up to you, stop moving backward, calmly pet and reward your dog.
6. Continue steps 1–5 for 5 minutes. You may find your dog begins turning toward you when you go behind
him; when this happens, say his name, repeating steps 2–5 without the Pop.
Pro-Training Collar™ Tips:
• The purpose of this exercise is to get your dog’s attention—regardless of the situation—by saying his name.
Attention Getting will also teach your dog to keep his eye on you and your movements
• Only give your dog a Pop when he is looking away from you
• Always keep your dog on a loose leash. A tight leash hinders the learning process by not allowing your dog
to make decisions. Your leash is tight if you can feel any pull or resistance from your dog
• If the leash becomes tight, extend your hand 1 foot forward to create a loose leash, and then give your Pop
• If your dog does not respond to the Pop, repeat the sequence making your next
Pop slightly stronger, help your
dog by moving backwards and praising him when he turns toward you. Continue
doing so until your dog responds to his name. Your Pop should be just firm
enough for him to immediately respond to his name
• Do not pull on the leash when you are attempting to correct your dog. Pulling
forces your dog into a correct behavior instead of allowing him to make a
decision. Teaching the exercise and then allowing your dog to make correct
decisions will build his confidence and his trust in you as a leader
• Training should be fun and relaxing. Always remain calm and relaxed when
training and your dog will do the same
Remember: your Guidelines for Correction helps your dog to learn quickly by
minimizing confusion.
The Sit Command: Sit is the most commonly used obedience exercise. Most dogs
have some understanding of the sit command. Teaching a reliable sit is easy. Use
Sit in situations when you want your dog to show good manners, such as greetings, at
doorways, and before you feed him.
Equipment: The Pro-Training Collar™, 6-foot leash, bite-sized treats, and treat pouch
Training Area: Quiet and free from distractions
The Teaching Phase, Step-by-Step: Sit
1. With your dog on your left side, hold the leash in your right hand 2 feet from the
snap. Also, hold a treat in your right hand between your thumb and forefinger.
2. Place your left hand at the base of your dog’s tail, while holding the treat
slightly in front of your dog’s nose, to keep him looking up.
3. Give the sit command, and raise your right hand upward while gently pushing
down on your dog’s hindquarters with your left hand.
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1. Hold the leash
approximately two
feet from the snap
2. Give the sit command.
Gently guide your dog
into position
3. Praise and reward
for sitting
Streaming-video of training available on starmarkacademy.com
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