Consequence - what you can control with the K-9 BSD
Release reward = positive reinforcement = behavior increases
Withhold reward = negative punishment = behavior decreases

Example: Alert behavior is being trained (barking). Device is
set up so dog can not self reward, elevated or in cover with
reward visible. Handler then encourages the dog to “get it”
(or whatever cue will be used in future). Handler waits for the
barking behavior regardless of what other behavior animal
may offer. The moment he barks, the behavior is marked
and tug or prey item is ejected from device. Once the basic
behavior is understood with the cue, you can then shape
more detail in behavior, such as sitting and barking, duration
of barking, pronounced barking, etc.

Introducing the Device to Your K-9

Set your device up away from animal approximately 25 feet,
with dog on down. Let him see you put his favorite reward in
device and then release dog and device at same time. Some
dogs will just go for the reward, and some will check out device.
After a couple releases, the dog will ignore device and
concentrate on reward. The drive for a remote active reward is
considerably more powerful than handler delivered reward. It
will create a very high state of arousal, as essentially you are training with live prey.

Note: no compulsion should be associated with device because
there is no need. Simply withhold reward if you are not getting
correct behavior and use a verbal (NRM) no reward marker.

Learn more about marking behavior

It should be understood that the trainer controls
the training and the K-9 BSD is just a unique tool
to expand positive reinforcement training.

Reward Ejection Range

The range of the K9-BSD device is designed to eject popular reward items with enough distance and speed to engage prey drive in most working dogs. We don’t want too much range for a number of reasons:

• the dog needs to have success immediately for correct behavior (in most cases)
  
• the dog needs to stay in close range of training environment
  
• the device may be used indoors at times
  
• We offer custom devices for specialized training.

Note: Repeatedly ejecting reward over top of dog will teach him to back off to area he expects to capture. When doing scent training and you want the alert behavior at the find, you need to go with less delivery. The same applies in Schutzhund bark and hold training. The dog will always take the quickest and shortest learned route to his reward. When ejecting away from the dog this is not an issue because the dog is using prey drive or building hunt drive.

Below is list of common reward items average distance it is ejected with device on ground and legs fully extended. For less delivery, use a three inch ball packed in barrel (bore diameter is only 2.9”). The ball will just pop out on release. View other setup options.

Tips on Transmitter/Receiver Ranges

Elevating device off ground greatly increases range
Repeatedly pushing transmitter button does not help signal, holding down constantly and raising arm higher in air does. (Careful you don't give unwanted cue if dog will see you do this.)
When not using antenna, the right side of the device has a greater range (the internal antenna is on right side of rear housing)
Use an assistant when doing long distance with device in cover or on ground
View customizing options if greater range is desired or if unit is to be used at long ranges or in heavy cover, such as search and rescue training.