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 The "Stop" is used when the
dog receives the citronella spray. Without the device, it will become a
warning. In this case, the dog will know that if he doesn't comply
immediately, the ABS Anti-Barking Collar will be put back on. Just as the "Good
dog", the "Stop" command identifies the exact moment of misbehaviour.
Eventually, he will cease his barking when you say "Stop", even without
the ABS Anti-Barking Collar.
Example:
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1- At exactly the same moment that
your dog starts barking and receives the citronella spray, say "Stop"
in a firm, calm voice. Each barking must be associated with the "Stop"
command and the citronella spray. |
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2- If he responds to your command say "Good
dog", followed by a reward of your choice (food, play, affection).
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3- Repeat this exercise several times and
increase time before rewarding gradually. A couple of seconds may be
added at each cycle before offering a reward. |
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4- After a few days it's time to
remove the device in order to see what your dog has learned. Check his
behaviour without collar as soon as he stops barking on command
("Stop"). However, if he continues to bark, you'll have to put back
the device. |
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5- As soon as your dog is able to wait for
quite some time, decrease the use of rewards! Offer a reward every
second time, then every third time and so on, until rewards become
optional. From now on, only sporadically reinforce correct behaviour,
i.e. no barking, with special rewards. These will help you keep up
your dog's motivation to be silent. |
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6-By proceeding with good dog and stop, your
dog will stop at the sight of the device. The training is successful!
You want to firmly establish the following association: "If I bark
when master says, "Stop", I'll have to wear the collar". |
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