April 28, 2011
How do I incorporate the pager into my electric collar training?
Full Question:
Hi Cindy,I just recently purchased Dogtra 282NCP Platinum e collar from Leerburg along with Cinch It Collars and Ed's DVD training for e collar. After watching the video I do not recall him mentioning the "pager button," maybe I missed it. How do I incorporate the "pager" into training, on the discussion board some users apply to recall. I have 2 soft GSDs that I am beginning to train for e collar, mostly to go on walks thru woods and open fields so I can control them not to chase deer. Only problem I am having with them! They do very well with obedience until they see or smell a deer in their path. Can I start with pager as recall and say COME, or is there a way you recommend for training?
Thanks for your time,
Susan
Cindy's Answer:
We don’t cover the pager button in the video because we don’t use it for training. Personally the only thing I use it for is to make sure my collar is working.
Some people use it as an attention getter, by pairing it with a treat or something positive. Some people use it as a warning, that punishment is coming. I would probably not rely on the pager for a recall, unless you had a solid recall to begin with. The pager can’t be changed in intensity, it only has one level.
Really the use of the pager is limited only by your imagination, as the dogs will associate it with whatever you choose to show them.
Cindy
Some people use it as an attention getter, by pairing it with a treat or something positive. Some people use it as a warning, that punishment is coming. I would probably not rely on the pager for a recall, unless you had a solid recall to begin with. The pager can’t be changed in intensity, it only has one level.
Really the use of the pager is limited only by your imagination, as the dogs will associate it with whatever you choose to show them.
Cindy
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