How to Use a Pager Collar
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.
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Instructions
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Put the pager collar on and give the vibrating signal.
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Reward your dog immediately with a tasty treat.
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Understand that the instant reward gives your dog a positive association with the vibration sensation, while simultaneously directing attention to you.
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Repeat this page-and-reward process 10 times in the same training session.
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Repeat the training session several times in the next day or two, always making sure to pair the vibration with a treat.
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Begin teaching your dog simple commands such as "sit" and "down" once your pet has mastered the pager call.
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Tips & Warnings
Understand that the pager collar only produces a vibration - it does not shock your dog.
