by Denise Fenzi | May 8, 2018 | Generic training advice
Imagine the following scenario: You have gone through all of the stages of engagement and are now working your dog at stage 4; your dog has opted in. You believe that your dog is well acclimated and clearly has asked to start work. You send your dog to fetch the...
by Denise Fenzi | Dec 11, 2017 | Generic training advice
Silence is a cue. It means, “You are right; keep on with what you are doing.” If you sit your dog, leave, and then face your dog, then your silence means he should continue to sit and wait; it is the cue to keep going. If you send your dog to fetch and...
