We worked in the house and in backyard on a mix of randomly scattered old and a new articles, glove & cell phone case. The strategy Jenn recommended worked ! Both dogs ended up doing down indication
1 Comment
Judi Edwards
Nov 29, 2023
Shake offs are, I think, important. Pay attention to them, they are usually predictive. Glad to hear the ball is working, I think it’s a great tool. Time to occasionally skip the food for the down at the start. You can move that food drop out, so she is reinforced for the act of starting, but we want to make sure receiving a treat at the start isn’t part of her cue picture.
Shake offs are, I think, important. Pay attention to them, they are usually predictive. Glad to hear the ball is working, I think it’s a great tool. Time to occasionally skip the food for the down at the start. You can move that food drop out, so she is reinforced for the act of starting, but we want to make sure receiving a treat at the start isn’t part of her cue picture.
Next, article track!