What is “switching gears”? Factors to consider Increase “trust” in the command Example of a fast “on/off” switch Play drive on suit or sleeve to…

Things to consider Variations of behavior disruption/barking – varying from behind to between (splitting) depending on confidence Splitting Pulling vid 1 vid 2 vid 3…

What is targeting? Different targets need to be trained for different presentations Why is it important? Target can be anywhere depending on purpose/rationale/preference/opinion: Create “tunnel…

Age Defense of Self vs Defense of Pack – NOT the SAME Why do we learn this now? The goal with all training is to…

Not just for future bite trained dogs What can you encourage through play? Teaching to ignore (desensitize) vs counter (reactive) – Depends on Plan What…

Understanding the “Calm Full Mouth Bite” Ellen Nickelsberg Article Leerburg Article Extra recommended reading: The German Shepherd Dog in Word and Picture – Max von…

Referenced in this stream: Click on the chart for more detail:   There are “play” and mature forms of this cycle.  DO NOT MIX: From…

Some of the material discussed in this stream: Konrad Most’s Book: Videos discussed: Article Reference: “We also recorded seven cases of apparently altruistic behavior, where one…