How to Use a Pager Collar

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Training a deaf dog begins with teaching your pet to pay attention to you when you're ready to give a command. Collars that have built-in silent "pagers" are made to alert your pet and direct his or her attention to you through vibration.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

  • Pager Collars
  • Dog Treats

Step1
Put the pager collar on and give the vibrating signal.
Step2
Reward your dog immediately with a tasty treat.
Step3
Understand that the instant reward gives your dog a positive association with the vibration sensation, while simultaneously directing attention to you.
Step4
Repeat this page-and-reward process 10 times in the same training session.
Step5
Repeat the training session several times in the next day or two, always making sure to pair the vibration with a treat.
Step6
Begin teaching your dog simple commands such as "sit" and "down" once your pet has mastered the pager call.

Tips & Warnings

  • Understand that the pager collar only produces a vibration - it does not shock your dog.

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