Reliable recall
This course teaches your dog off-leash freedom while giving you the power to call them back 100% of the time. The course is structured in Phases and gradually increases distraction with the use of dogs OR high distraction locations. The price of the course includes everything you need for the training: Ecollar Technologies Mini Educator 1⁄2-mile remote collar including upgrades to titanium contact points and bungee strap ($300 value); 33’ long line; and a custom tab for eventual off leash work. I also have a team of volunteers who help me with the lessons by using their dogs as distraction if appropriate for your dog. If your dog does not get along with other dogs, then the lessons are done at high distraction locations instead of using other dogs for distractions. The lessons are arranged as follows:
Consultation/Phase 1-Conditioning
• The Mini Educator is explained in detail and is fitted to your dog. I explain my philosophy on Ecollars and how to condition and imprint the marker word with and without the Ecollar; and how to condition recall working at the lowest level your dog feels to teach them the language of the Ecollar. This is a consultation type lesson that is done at your home.
Phase 2 Introduction of Distraction
• Working with the 33’ long line in hand and one other dog OR in a location with distractions to begin to introduce distraction so your dog learns they need to come when called every time. Field trip lesson.
Phase 3 Increase in Distraction
• Working with the 33’ long line in hand and increasing the distraction by using more dogs and/or working in high distraction environments. Focus changes from leash technique to Ecollar technique.
Phase 4 Line on Ground
• Working with the 33’ long line on the ground and increasing the number of dogs and/or distracted environments to ensure the quality of the recall.
Phase 5 No Long Line
• Using only the Ecollar and the tab, the final lesson ties everything together by using as many dogs as possible and/or working in a very high distraction environment to give the handler the confidence that their dog will come when called under all circumstances.
The lessons are spaced out at least a week apart, however; this is based on the student practicing every day. If this is not possible then we can stretch the time frame out to every two weeks or even longer. For most people, a two-week span works best. It is important for the human and especially the dog to fully grasp each phase before moving to the next one.
The collar that I include in the price of the course is the Mini Educator by Ecollar Technologies which is fully waterproof and has a 1⁄2-mile range. Here are the features of the Mini Educator:
1⁄2 Mile Range
Convertible to a 2 Dog System by Adding a Collar Receiver: ET-302
Li-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries Both Units (2 Hour full Charge)
100 Levels Dial Adjustable with “Lock and Set” Feature
User Settable Booster Levels
Separate Momentary and Continuous Buttons
Modes and Levels Retained After Charging
Tapping Sensation (Non-Stimulation Training)
Night Blue LCD Display for Precision Control
Low Battery Indicators on Both Units
Lost Transmitter Beeper
Remote Controlled Night Light
Durable BiothaneTM Collar Strap
Two Year Full Warranty (Batteries Covered)
Limited Lifetime Warranty (Batteries Exempt)
Assembled in the USA
The remote and strap are available in a variety of colours. The standard configuration is either yellow or black remote with a black strap, however; you can do whatever combination of remote and strap colour you want.
