LASERLUCHS PICO-K9-SPOT-V1 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 24

Notes for operation
Handlers can use a laser to guide dogs to distant points within the
dog's field of vision. Depending on the specification of the laser,
nearby objects as well as distant objects can be visibly marked and
thus become the target for the dog. Once there, dogs can perform
previously conditioned behavior.
Training in addition to clear instructions for the respective task
also requires intensive training right from the start.
Tips for training dogs with lasers:
• Based on the purpose of working at a distance, analyze how
much dedication the dog needs to complete the task.
• Link the fulfillment of the task to a resource that promotes the
dedication (toys, feed, etc.).
• When learning complex tasks, the link helps with behavior
that is carried out after the laser point is reached. This behavi-
or is then the „reward". After returning to the dog handler, the
"right" reward for the dog (food, treats) is given.
• Start training the dog with short distances and in a darker en-
vironment so that the laser provides an easily visible contrast
to the surrounding.
• Make sure that the surrounding is stimulus poor, so that the
dog is not distracted by other sounds or light signals.
• Through a neutral setup, the dog should understand the
meaning of the laser point without any distractions from the
surrounding.
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