How To Train A Dog

The SportDOG SportHunter™ 1800 has been proven safe, comfortable and effective for all dogs all over 8 pounds. Consistent, correct use of this device allows you to reinforce commands and correct misbehavior from up to 3/4 mile. The Remote Transmitter sends a signal, activating the Collar Receiver to deliver a quite harmless stimulation.

With proper training, a dog will learn to associate this signal with a command. Like all SportDOG products, this model features adjustable stimulation levels so you can tailor the stimulation level to your dog’s temperament, eliminating the risk of over-correction.

The SportHunter 1800 has multiple intensity levels. This allows you to choose the stimulation that is best for your dog.

Note: Always start at the very lowest level and work your way up.

For training efficiency, it is important to find the correct intensity level for your dog. This is called the Recognition Level, at which your dog looks around in curiosity, scratches at the collar, or flicks his ears.

General Training Tips

Eliminate one misbehavior or teach one obedience command at a time. If you move too fast with the training, your dog may become confused.
• Be consistent. Give your dog a tone and/or stimulation with each misbehavior.
• Do not overcorrect your dog. Use as few stimulations as possible to train your dog.
• Restrict your dog from situations in which he has a history of misbehaving unless you can supervise him and use the Sportdog 1800 for applying tone or stimulation.
• If you notice one situation in which your dog misbehaves repeatedly, set up this situation as a training session. This will dramatically increase your chances of success.
• If your dog has a timid reaction to the tone or stimulation (especially the fi rst couple of times), do not be alarmed. Redirect his attention to a simple and appropriate behavior (i.e. a well known command, such as “Sit”).
• Never use the Sportdog SD 1800 to correct or eliminate any form of aggressive behavior. If your dog exhibits such behavior, contact a professional trainer. Aggression in dogs is the result of many factors – it may be a learned behavior or it may be brought on as a result of fear. Another factor contributing to aggression in dogs is social dominance. Every dog is different.