Course Details
Having a verbal cue to stand your dog is one of my most favorite cues to teach! I don’t know why! I must just like a good standing dog!
We have many ways already to get four on the floor! Signal, lure, verbal, hand touch. We can use a cue transfer so that the new cue is anticipated after giving the “old” cue first.
If you already have a release cue like “ok” or “break” or simply a hand touch, you’ll be well on your way to teach a verbal stand cue. If not, you’ll get a crash course on teaching a verbal release cue/hand touch.
We also want that beautiful kick back where their front feet stay put. Using a simple front barrier or fancy foot target, you’ll be able to rehearse exactly what you want!
You’ll have even more fun generalizing your position so your dog can stand no matter where you are!
Duration? Yep, we need our dogs to keep all 4 feet firmly placed in position until cue'd otherwise. Using concepts like focal points and reverse luring and good 'ole stimulus control - we can quickly teach the behavior we need.
And that prop? Yep, you’ll have to wean that off, but for some reason the front barrier/target prop seems easier than other props to wean. The dog learns the kick back as PART of the physical behavior. A few ping pongs with and without - and soon you’ll have a good kickback standing dog!
Lecture Publish Date: Sunday January 17
Video Submissions Due Date: Sunday Jan 24 @ 12pm noon PT
Feedback & Questions Video Publish Date: Wednesday January 27
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