Garmin Alpha 200i/TT„¢ 15 Dog Tracking Bundle Owners Manual - Page 11

Customizing the Training Keys You can assign an application, device action, or utility to a training key. If a compatible dog collar is paired, you can also add a dog training command to a training key. You can add multiple pages of training key settings. For example, this is useful when training multiple dogs. 1 Select Training Setup > Training Keys. 2 Select Add Item Here below the empty key you are customizing. 3 Select a command category. 4 Select a command or, if selecting a training command, select the name of the dog to command. 5 If selecting a dog training command, select momentary (M), continuous (C), tone (T), vibration (V), or light (L). 6 Select or to choose the intensity level. 7 If you are using traditional stimulation mode, select LOW, MED, or HI. 8 If you want to customize more than three keys, use the additional rows to add another page of training key commands. Using the Hard Keys for Training Adjustments Before you can use this feature, you must customize your training keys with dog training commands (Customizing the Training Keys, page 7). You can access and adjust training commands using the device's hard keys. 1 From any screen, press the training up and down keys until the command page you want to adjust appears. 2 Press the training enter key to select the command page. 3 Use the training up and training down keys to highlight the training command you want to change, and press the training enter key. 4 Select the command mode, and press the training enter key. 5 If necessary, use the training up and down keys to adjust the command setting. 6 Press the training enter key to return to the previous screen. Default Training Settings From the main menu, select Training Setup > Training Defaults. Add When Paired: Automatically sets default training modes for each button when a new dog collar is paired. Left Button: Sets the default training mode for the left training button. Center Button: Sets the default training mode for the center training button. Right Button: Sets the default training mode for the right training button. Collar Training Begin training your dog on a leash, without using the Alpha training system. After the dog shows a grasp of the commands "heel," "sit," and "here," you can begin training with the collar and the leash. During the initial stage of collar introduction, the dog learns that collar stimulation means the same thing as a tug on the leash. At first, the dog may be alarmed by the electronic stimulation. The key is to be patient and consistent and not to start off at too high of an intensity. Be fair and consistent, and use repetition and praise when using the collar as a training tool. If the dog does not respond to the stimulation level you have selected (Choosing the Correct Intensity Level, page 6), increase the stimulation one level at a time until you achieve the appropriate response. After you achieve the desired response, you can lower the stimulation level as long as the dog maintains consistency. As the dog becomes more proficient with the commands, you can begin to introduce distractions, such as rolling a ball in front of the dog or walking him in the presence of others. After the dog begins to respond consistently to the command during collar training, you can remove the leash and train with just the collar. NOTE: You should train without a leash only when it is appropriate for your environment and your dog's temperament. You should follow all laws and regulations for your area regarding the use of dog leashes. Eventually in most training situations, your commands will not require stimulation to be given with the command. You should only use stimulation when you need to repeat a command because the dog did not obey the first one. As the dog becomes better trained, you can decrease the use of collar training. Continue to have the dog wear the collar until you feel certain that it is no longer needed to reinforce known commands. Abandoning the collar too early can lead to problems in the future. inReach Features WARNING Messaging, tracking, and SOS functions require an active satellite subscription. Always test your device before you use it outdoors. Ensure you have a clear view of the sky when using the messaging, tracking, and SOS functions, because these features require satellite access to operate properly. To get the most out of your device, you should activate it. Activating the device allows you to use inReach features, including messaging, SOS, tracking, and inReach Weather. Messages Your Alpha 200i device sends and receives text messages using the Iridium satellite network. You can send messages to an SMS phone number, an email address, or another device that uses inReach technology. Each message you send includes your location details where allowed. Sending a Preset Message Preset messages are messages that you created at explore.garmin.com. Preset messages have predefined text and recipients. 1 Select inReach > Messages > Send Preset. 2 Choose a preset message, and select Send Preset. Sending a Text Message 1 Select inReach > Messages > New Message. 2 Select an option: • To start with a pre-written message, select Send Quick Text. NOTE: You can add and edit quick text messages on the Garmin Explore™ website. • To write a custom message, select Type Message. 3 Choose recipients from your contacts list, or enter a recipient's contact information. 4 After you have finished your message, select Send Message. inReach Features 7