Stand-by: Reset from collecting reinforcement

Stand-by: Reset from collecting reinforcement

Stand-by? Stand and Wait? Base Position?
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You know when you see those dogs that offer everything, dancing feet, and never slow down enough to actually “listen”? You know the dogs that sniff there way back to you after eating the tossed treat?

Here is your solution. Train the wait and listen. Teach the dog what you expect after eating that treat. For me, I want an orientate to the handler, make eye contact and be still. This is for obedience, in tracking and in protection, where the emphasis is not on me, I want a different type of standby.

Che’s Blog

Che’s Blog

I’m sad Che. Every time I come inside the house, I’m expecting to see your smiling face from the dog bed. Though it’s actually been more like “sound asleep” face lately. Sometimes I even had to check if you were breathing. Huh? I was never sound asleep. I was resting...