Training Questions
Technical Questions
Training questions
Q: Can I use it to keep my dog off furniture?
A: Yes, this is one of the most common uses.
Q: Can I move it from location to location?
A: Yes, but be sure that the dog has learned to avoid one area before moving to another area.
Q: What is the dummy collar effect?
A: This is a procedure where the collar is eliminated as a factor in learning. In other words, the dog wears the collar without it being activated for 3-5 days. This way the dog does not learn that the collar causes the correction, but rather getting to close to the yard boundary.
Q: How long should an owner take to create the dummy collar effect?
A: Three to seven days.
Q: How many days should the dog wear a deactivated collar before receiving the correction for the first time?
A: Three to seven days.
Q: The first time the dog receives the correction should he be on or off a leash?
A: On the leash so that you can guide him to the appropriate behavior.
Q: What is the purpose of having the dog on a leash the first time he receives the correction?
A: So, if need be, to guide him to the appropriate behavior.
Q: What is meant by the "safe zone"?
A: The area that the dog can be in without receiving a correction.
Q: Does the correction cause pain or harm to my dog?
A: Absolutely not. The correction is safe, painless and humane.
Q: Is this a humane way to train a dog?
A: Yes, it is very humane and effective.
Technical questions
Q: How big is the transmitter?
A: 12 inches in diameter.
Q: Will the signal work through walls?
A: Yes, but the range may be reduced.
Q: Will this unit harm my family with pace makers?
A: Contact the manufacture of the pacemaker, and let them know we are using a 10.65KHz signal.
Q: How can I get the transmitter to block off more than one door?
A: If the door is within range, you may turn the signal up. Otherwise you may need additional transmitters.
Q: Do I have to keep the transmitter away from metal?
A: No, but the signal may be effected by the metal.