dog as long as the key is held, for a maximum of 8 seconds. Your stimulations should typically be far shorter than 8 seconds. Continuous stimulation can be useful when first starting training with your dog. You can also train using a tone ( T ). W When you select T for a key, the key press activates an audible tone instead of stimulation. Using the tone can be a helpful training tool. NOTE:
The tone volume cannot be changed. Changing the intensity of the tone does not adjust the volume. Choosing the Correct Intensity Level 1 Set the training keys to the lowest level ( page 6 2 Press a training key. 3 Observe the dog for a reaction, such as a head shake, neck 4 Reward the dog with praise as soon as the dog begins to move toward you. 5 If the dog begins to veer away, press a training key briefly, and repeat the command to come "here." Contact Tracking You can track other hunters so you know where they are at all times. You can also send messages to your contacts. One Alpha handheld device can track up to 20 devices (TT dog collar devices and Alpha handheld devices). Adding a Contact Over MURS/VHF Before you can add a contact over MURS/VHF, you should be near the contact, for best results. You can add fellow hunters to your handheld device so you can track them on the map ( page 8 ) and send messages to them ( page 8 1 On your handheld device, select > Contacts > Add 2 Bring the two handheld devices near each other, and select movement, or just a change in expression. Sometimes dogs will vocalize due to the surprise of the electrical stimulation. If the dog vocalizes more than once, the intensity level is too high for beginning training. 4 If there is no reaction, increase the intensity level by one level until the dog has a slight but recognizable reaction to the stimulation. The intensity level that causes a slight but recognizable reaction is your dog's baseline level for beginning collar training. You do not need to, and should not, apply this intensity selection test again. After you begin training, the dog’s performance guides your intensity selection. As the dog advances in training, you may need to change the level depending upon the training situation. Yes on your handheld device. 3 On the contact's handheld device, select > Contacts > Pair 4 On your handheld device, enter the name of the contact, and select > OK The contact is added to your handheld device. If you would like to be added to the hunter's handheld device, repeat this procedure using the hunter's handheld device. Training the Dog to Heel and Sit with the Collar Before you begin training your dog using the collar, your dog must show a grasp of the "heel," "sit," and "come" commands while on the leash, you must put on the collar ( page 4 ), and you must find the correct intensity level ( page 8 When beginning collar training, start with the "heel" and "sit" commands. 1 With the dog at your side on a leash, pull up on the leash, Adding a Contact Using the ID Before you can add a hunter using the contact ID, you must have the hunter find the contact ID ( page 8 ) and send it to you. If you are not nearby the hunter you want to add, you can add the hunter using the contact ID. 1 On your handheld device, select > Contacts > Add 2 When asked if you are near the other handheld device, select No 3 When asked if you know the ID, select Yes 4 Select the correct ID for the contact you are adding. 5 Enter the name of the contact, and select > OK The contact is added to your handheld device. If you would like to be added to another hunter's handheld device using your contact ID, repeat this procedure using the hunter's handheld device. and command the dog to "sit." 2 If the dog does not sit immediately, press a training key briefly, and repeat the command to "sit." 3 Reward the dog with praise when the dog obeys the command. After the dog begins obeying the "sit" command without collar stimulation, you should move on to the "heel" command. 4 With the dog at your side on a leash and with the collar on, command “heel” and begin walking forward while gently pulling on the leash. 5 If the dog not heel, press a training key briefly, repeat the command to “heel”, and move in another direction or pull back on the leash. 6 Reward the dog with praise when the dog obeys the Sending a Message to Your Contacts You can send and receive automated messages. There are 18 messages choose from, such as "Help" and "I'm Coming." 1 Select > Contacts > Message 2 Select a message. The message is sent to your contacts with your name before the message. Anyone tracking your handheld device receives the message. command. Training the Dog to Come Here with the Collar Before you begin training your dog to come "here" using the collar, your dog must have a strong grasp of the "heel" and "sit" commands using the collar, you must put on the collar ( page 4 ), and you must find the correct intensity level ( page 8 ). Also, you may need to use a long leash to effectively train "here." 1 With the dog in a sitting position, move away to the end of the leash. 2 Command the dog to come “here.” 3 If the dog does not move immediately toward you, press a training key briefly, gently tug on the leash, and repeat the command to come "here." Tracking a Contact You can keep track of contacts' locations using the map. Select Finding Your Contact ID Select Setup > Contacts > Pairing Setup The contact ID for your handheld device is listed under ID 8 Contact Tracking