If you are looking for an electronic dog collar, we urge you to read on. The Spray Commander remote dog training collar is the safe alternative to a dog training shock collar. A dog will respond faster when using a remote dog training collar that does not cause pain and anxiety. A dog shock collar causes both. Although the Spray Commander is an electronic dog training collar, it is not a shock collar. It uses Gentle Spray technology. In a study conducted at Cornell University, it was found that this technology is more than twice as effective as an electric dog collar that uses shock for behavior modification.
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Here's how it works:
The Spray Commander® Remote Controlled Dog Trainer has 2 components; a spray device and a hand- held remote control unit. It uses a harmless spray to modify your dog's behavior and a remote tone reward for positive reinforcement. You can use this product to deter them from such behaviors as digging, getting into the trash, chasing cars, stealing food from the counter, running away from you, etc.
The citronella spray technology involves no pain, and its unique formula works on four of your dog's five senses; he hears it, feels it, sees it and smells it. The remote control has 3 settings, which allows you to train your dog through reward - not punishment. The #1 button releases a tone to encourage your pet to repeat the desired behavior. Initially the tone means nothing to your dog, but after it is repeated pairing the tone with a reward or treat, your dog is "conditioned" to find the tone rewarding. The tone can be used to mark desired behaviors at a distance while the dog is engaged in the behavior. To disrupt an unwanted behavior, press either the #2 button on the remote, which releases a short spray (.05 sec.) of citronella, or the #3 button for a longer spray (1.5 sec.) in the direction of the collar worn by your dog.
Why is it better then other electronic dog training collars:
Shock dog collars attempt to train your dog with pain. In addition to being less effective, the pain they cause may even make some behavior problems worse. And although the discomfort caused by ultra-sonic collars is not as severe as the pain of electrical shock, behavior experts observe only one-fourth the success rate as with citronella-based products. When to use: The Spray Commander® Remote Trainer can be used on dogs 6lbs and up. If it is necessary to use on smaller dogs, be sure to remove as soon as the training session is over. You can use Spray Commander® to teach basic commands, correct behavior problems and teach fun tricks with sound and reward.
Training Tips:
To teach a new behavior, reward your dog 100% of the time he offers you the correct response. To maintain a behavior that has been learned, reward your dog on a variable ratio. In other words, the rewards for desired behaviors should be given intermittently and unpredictably. Timing is critical when training. If your dog is engaged in an unwanted behavior, the spray must come while the dog is performing the behavior or within 0.5 seconds of stopping the behavior. Dogs will not relate the spray to the unwanted behavior if your timing is off. It is recommended that you practice your timing before using the Spray Commander® on your dog. Place the device next to you while you watch TV. Choose a behavior that you are likely to see repeated by one of the characters while watching your program (i.e., a smile, a wave, walking). Everytime you see the behavior from that character, press the #1 button so you hear the tone. Practice until you are able to deliver the tone while the behavior is occurring or within half a second of it ending.
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