HOW TO FIND MY DOG’S RECOGNITION LEVEL ON THE SPORTDOG® NOBARK SBC-R COLLAR
- This article will help you find your dog’s recognition level while in User-Selected Mode.
- Close supervision when the bark collar is first introduced is important to instill proper training and avoid the bark-correction cycle.
- Bark-correction cycle- when a dog is startled at the initial static stimulation and barks at it. The collar corrects them again, and this cycle continues.
- If this happens, reassure your dog with calm, soothing tones. As your dog relaxes, he will understand that if he becomes quiet, he will not receive more static stimulation. The small minority of dogs that have this reaction will only have it the first time they wear the bark control collar.
Starting on level 1 in User-Selected Mode, watch for signs of recognition after they bark, such as ears perking up or looking around in curiosity. If you need help changing modes or levels, visit HOW TO CHANGE THE MODE ON MY SPORTDOG® NOBARK SBC-R COLLAR.
Increase the intensity by 1 if you see no sign of recognition.
Continue to observe your dog closely while you increase the intensity until you see a sign of recognition.
Leave the intensity at the first level you notice your dog recognizes the correction.
At no point should your dog vocalize or panic. If they do, start from the lowest level, and repeat the process.
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