Introduction

Thousands of dogs' lives have been saved, and tens of thousands more dogs now enjoy a quality of life and freedom that has been improved - beyond all recognition. At the same time, the use of PAC's collars has resulted in an enormous reduction in heartache and frustration for their owners and trainers. Furthermore and conversely, use of the collar has also prevented countless situations where dogs might otherwise have killed or painfully maimed other creatures, for example, sheep, deer and chickens.

In a recent survey of PAC clients, over 50% owned dogs that originally suffered from 'selective hearing'. Again, 50% had had 'chasers', of whom 70% worried sheep. Over 90% of all clients claimed that their PAC training had been successful.

An out of control dog is a danger to himself, a menace to others and a huge liability to his owner. Not only is he is at risk of getting shot or run over, but he could also cause accidents that, at worst, can be fatal. A dog that just cannot be trusted, or that is persistently disobedient, unruly, or plain anti-social, despite hours, days, weeks or months of attempted conventional training, is a threat to his own longevity. Thus he becomes a prisoner to the house or yard... and, if he is lucky enough to get 'exercised', he will also be a lifelong prisoner to the lead. That is no life for your dog and no fun for you.

If your dog is driving you to distraction... and driving himself to an early demise through sheep chasing, deer hunting or harassing any other animal several fields or gardens away... or simply being a nuisance to others in the park, then the powerful arm of the AXT should enable you to discourage him, quickly and for all time. Beside its obvious advantages to owners of miscreant pets, the AXT also brings new dimensions to farmers and to field-sports enthusiasts whose dogs are often working (and possibly misbehaving) at greater distances, whatever the terrain.

Although we do not normally recommend correction at ultra long distances, if you can still see your dog half a mile (800 metres) or more away, or if he can still hear your voice- or whistle-commands, then the AXT can extend your sphere of influence and control with confidence. The level of correction will not be affected by the distance, no matter whether it need be a mild 'pins and needles' sensation for minor disobedience problems... or a more appropriately powerful deterrent against life-threatening or anti-social behaviour.
A Remote Trainer is a wonderful aid to training where conventional methods have failed, but it is not intended either as a short cut to conventional training or an excuse for poor or shoddy training. It must also be stressed that it is a training aid... not a punishment tool. Furthermore, the unit is not itself a trainer. That responsibility lies in your hands. If you are of the school that believes that more gets rapid results, or you are of an impetuous disposition, it is very likely that this tool is not for you. For the sake of your dog's welfare, never allow children to have access to this equipment. Clearly, the same applies to anyone of doubtful or unknown temperament, and to anyone who is unaware of the collar's function and its recommended usage.

Why Use A Remote Training Collar ?

It is utterly pointless attempting to correct a dog some minutes, or even seconds after he has 'committed an offence', since he will hardly be able to associate the punishment with the crime. Late punishment will make the dog believe that the trainer is cruelly dominant, and cause him to be reluctant in future to come back... just to be punished. Training then takes a giant leap - backwards! Corporal punishment can easily result in damage to the dog, both psychologically and physically.

Not all dogs respond to standard "compulsive" or "reward" training methods, and, until you encounter a difficult dog, it is hard to imagine the need for a Remote Trainer. The use of such a tool, as a last resort, can be extremely effective in curing a comprehensive range of problems - quickly and usually pain-free. Correct use of the device will inevitably elevate the trainer to surrogate 'pack-leader' or 'top dog'... and will allow him to be far less physical with his dog.

The enormous power of the PAC system as a training instrument lies not so much with the strength of correction available, but more with the timing of the correction, either during or immediately following the deed. It is believed that a dog's limited ability for logical reasoning will cause him quickly to associate his disobedience, or undesirable act, with the correction. The message gets home very quickly, and because the timing is so immediate, the level of correction needs most often to be no more than a slight discomfort. Since it Is possible to use low levels of stimulation, it will not inhibit the dog's spirit. Indeed, the correction should not normally constitute a shock at all, being rather like a very long, invisible check-cord that tingles, but does not tangle.
Many users have found that their dogs tend to bond more closely when they have been trained with the Remote Trainer. This most likely happens because, after a correction, the dog comes back with the view that "There's something quite scary out there... but at least you're a friendly face"... And you can praise him for being so good!

The use of the tone facility in conjunction with, or in place of, electrical stimulation, enhances even further the AXT system as the quickest, most effective and most humane training tool available (see Tone Function).

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