Garmin Delta XC Owners Manual - Page 9

behavior. This occurs when the dog obeys commands while wearing the dog collar device, but does not obey commands when the device is removed. You should follow these tips to prevent this behavior. • Begin training the dog without using the Delta XC training system to correct the dog (Basic Training Commands). • Turn off the dog collar device and put it on the dog during initial training. This allows the dog to get used to the device before you start using it to correct the dog. • Turn off the dog collar device and put it on the dog outside of your training sessions. This allows the dog to get used to the device and helps to prevent the dog from associating the presence of the device with training or obedience. • Reward the dog with praise whenever the dog obeys a command. 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 (Fitting the Collar on Your Dog), and you must find the correct intensity level (Choosing the Correct Intensity Level). 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, 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 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 (Fitting the Collar on Your Dog), and you must find the correct intensity level (Choosing the Correct Intensity Level). 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." 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." BarkLimiter Mode When you enable BarkLimiter mode, the handheld device automatically activates a stimulation when the dog collar device detects a bark. Enabling BarkLimiter Mode When BarkLimiter mode is enabled, the device corrects the dog's barks automatically. Select . appears on the LCD display and the status LED on the dog collar device flashes three times when the device enters BarkLimiter mode. TIP: Occasionally, the dog collar device may not enter BarkLimiter mode if there is signal interference or if it is outside the range of the handheld device. With selected on the LCD display, you can select any training key to force the device to enter BarkLimiter mode. Changing the BarkLimiter Intensity Level You can change the BarkLimiter intensity level based on your training style and preferences. When BarkLimiter mode is enabled, select or to change the intensity level: • Select U to set the stimulation for vibration only. • Select A to enable Autorise. The system starts at the lowest intensity level and increases the intensity level automatically based on the dog's barking behavior. It may take up to one minute for the system to increase to an intensity level that discourages the dog from barking. • Select 1 through 18 to set a specific intensity level. Training with BarkLimiter You can train your dog while BarkLimiter mode is turned on. 1 When BarkLimiter mode is active, select . and a three-letter training mode appear on the LCD display. 2 Select a training mode (Selecting a Training Mode). 3 Select an intensity level (Changing the Intensity Level). NOTE: When training mode is active, adjustments to the intensity level apply only to the training keys. You can adjust the BarkLimiter intensity level only when BarkLimiter mode is activated and training mode is not active. Device Information Delta XC Handheld Device Specifications Battery type Rechargeable, replaceable lithium-ion Battery life 60 hr., typical use Operating temperature range From -20° to 60°C (from -4° to 140°F) Charging temperature range From 0° to 40°C (from 32° to 104°F) Storage temperature range (up From -20° to 50°C (from -4° to 122°F) to 1 mo.) Storage temperature range (up From -20° to 40°C (from -4° to 104°F) to 3 mo.) Storage temperature range (up From -20° to 20°C (from -4° to 68°F) to 1 yr.) Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7* Wireless range (Delta Upland 1.2 km (0.75 mi.) XC) Wireless range (Delta Sport XC) 1.2 km (0.75 mi.) Wireless range (Delta XC) 0.8 km (0.5 mi.) *The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com /waterrating. Delta XC Dog Collar Device Specifications Battery type Battery life Rechargeable, replaceable lithium-ion 60 hr., typical use Device Information 5