Training Days 5-8- Distraction Phase
Perform three training sessions per day, each lasting 10 to 15 minutes.
Goal:
To train your dog to stay within the Boundary Area with distractions outside of the Boundary Area.
Setup:
- Begin training with Stimulation Level 2 and only increase if your dog does not respond to the Stimulation.
- Put a separate non-metallic collar on your dog’s neck ABOVE the Collar Receiver and attach a leash.
- Be sure the extra collar does not put pressure on the Contact Points.
- Have tiny pieces of treats available.
- Have your dog’s favourite play toy available.
- During this step, you’ll create distractions to tempt your dog to enter the Warning and Stimulation Zones, such as:
- Having a family member cross from inside the Boundary Area to outside of it.
- Throwing a ball outside of the Boundary Area.
- Having a neighbour walk their dog outside the Boundary Area.
Steps:
- With full control of your dog on a leash, have the distraction presented.
- If your dog does not move toward the distraction, praise and offer a treat.
- If your dog does react to the distraction, allow him to go into the Stimulation Zone.
- Help your dog back into the Boundary Area if he does not turn back after 3 seconds.
- Give treats and praise your dog anytime he comes back into the Boundary Area with or without help.
- Repeat this process with other distractions. Use other family members during this process.