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DEFINITIONS AT A GLANCE:

Stimulation and Tone
Most Tri-Tronics Remote Trainers offer two types of stimulation, 'continuous' and 'momentary'.

Continuous Stimulation The timing of continuous stimulation is controlled by the trainer. Continuous stimulation stays on while the transmitter button is pressed up to a 'time out' of about 9 seconds. ('extended stimulation' on the Beagler is continuous stimulation with a 4-second time-out).

Momentary Stimulation The timing of momentary stimulation is pre-set. Momentary stimulation stays on only very briefly, no matter how long the button is pressed. To produce another momentary correction the trainer presses the button again. By pressing and releasing ('tapping') the continuous button, a trainer can produce a very quick 'nick' of stimulation, somewhat mimicking the pre-set duration of momentary stimulation. However, corrections given by this method will be many times longer (therefore stronger) than the corrections given when the momentary button is used.

What are the two types of stimulation used for?
This depends on the training program followed by the trainer. For example, some trainers use continuous stimulation at higher levels to stop an excited dog when he is chasing something, and momentary stimulation for mild 'reminder' corrections when the dog is not excited.

Other trainers use continuous stimulation at mild levels to introduce the dog to the collar. Because the trainer controls the duration of continuous stimulation, the trainer can teach the dog to 'turn off' the stimulation by performing a command. Momentary at higher levels can later be used to reinforce commands with advanced dogs.

Momentary stimulation has a quick 'attention getting' effect, and so if preferred by some trainers for virtually all corrections. At very low levels, the momentary impulse is not adverse, and therefore may be used as a signal for deaf dogs.

Some individual dogs respond better to continuous stimulation, and other dogs respond better to momentary stimulation. So some trainers make their decision on whether to use continuous or momentary based on which is a better choice for the individual dog.

Low, medium and high buttons Several Tri-Tronics Remote Trainer models have more than one stimulation button for control of different intensities of stimulation.

This popular feature gives the trainer a way to choose instantly among low, medium and high stimulation, without adjusting a dial or knob. This means that the transmitter can be operated with one hand only, and the trainer can tell by 'feel' which level of correction he is giving when he presses different buttons. This 'never-take-your-eyes-of-the-dog' feature is a great advantage in many training situations.

Audible Tone Feature Some Tri-Tronics collars produce a tone heard by the dog wearing the collar. This tone is controlled by a button on the transmitter. No stimulation is delivered with this tone; it serves as a signal to the dog. The meaning of the tone signal is determined by the dog's training. For example, if the tone is used during training in association with a particular verbal cue such as a warning, praise, or recall command, the dog will associate that event with the tone. The tone can then take the place of the verbal cue. The training materials that come with the Remote Trainers describe the use of this feature in more detail.