Starmark Pro-Training Collar - Page 11

4. When your dog sits, immediately praise and reward him with a treat.
5. Give your release word within 5 seconds.
6. Perform 10 repetitions, with your dog sitting for 5 seconds each time.
7. Perform 3 repetitions, with your dog sitting for 10 seconds each time.
8. Perform 3 repetitions, with your dog sitting for 15 seconds each time.
Pro-Training Collar™ Tips:
• Say your command only once. Repeating commands will teach your dog to
ignore the first command
• Use a calm, yet firm tone of voice
• If your dog breaks the sit before you release him, repeat the command, and
guide him back into position without reward
• Praise and reward your dog only for performing the sit correctly
• Remain calm and relaxed while training
• If your dog is excitable, ensure that your training area is quiet
• If possible, perform your training sessions before you feed your dog
• If you are having difficulty gaining your dog’s attention, practice the Attention
Getting exercise for two minutes, before beginning the Sit exercise
• During the Teaching Phase, remain at your dog’s side while he is sitting
• Move on to the Training Phase when it is no longer necessary to guide your dog
into the sit position, and when he remains sitting up to 15 seconds
The Training Phase, Step-by-Step: Sit
1. With your dog on your left side, hold the leash in your right hand two feet from the
snap.
2. Give the command “Sit,” followed by an upward Pop using the leash and Pro-
Training Collar™; gently push down on your dog’s hindquarters with your left
hand, if needed.
3. When your dog sits, immediately praise and reward him with a treat.
4. Release your dog within 5 seconds.
5. If your dog breaks the sit command before he is released, repeat step 2.
6. Perform 5 repetitions, with your dog sitting for 5 – 10 seconds each time.
7. Perform 5 repetitions, with your dog sitting for 10 – 15 seconds each time.
8. Perform 3 repetitions, with your dog sitting for 15 – 30 seconds each time.
9. Play briefly with your dog between each repetition. Training should always be
upbeat and fun.
Pro-Training Collar™ Tips:
• Once your dog is sitting, assume a normal, upright body posture before praising
and rewarding your dog. Remaining bent-over encourages him to break the sit
command
• Always use your Guidelines for Correction during the Training Phase
• If your dog does not respond to the Pop, make your next Pop slightly firmer.
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1. Start Position - Give
“Sit” command
2. Pop upwards while
helping your dog into
the sit position
3. Praise and reward
your dog
Streaming-video of training available on starmarkacademy.com