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.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Pager Collars
• Dog Treats

1. Put the pager collar on and give the vibrating signal.

2. Reward your dog immediately with a tasty treat.

3. Understand that the instant reward gives your dog a positive association with the vibration sensation, while simultaneously directing attention to you.

4. Repeat this page-and-reward process 10 times in the same training session.

5. Repeat the training session several times in the next day or two, always making sure to pair the vibration with a treat.

6. 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.