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Sofie stepped off the place board before I gave the command to come so I brought her back and corrected her and we tried again. I remember from your video that you said this is common while they are learning.
She is struggling on the SSIF because 1) you are too close so visually she's going to crotch you, step back so she can do a SSIF and NOT touch you, 2) spread your feet apart, slightly, so she has light between your legs. When your legs are together, visually, the dog has no 'target', but slightly apart legs gives the learning dog a 'target' to see and find.
Good for you doing the Finish USING the Front Place Board.
Sofie stepped off the place board before I gave the command to come so I brought her back and corrected her and we tried again. I remember from your video that you said this is common while they are learning.
ReplyDeleteShe is struggling on the SSIF because 1) you are too close so visually she's going to crotch you, step back so she can do a SSIF and NOT touch you, 2) spread your feet apart, slightly, so she has light between your legs. When your legs are together, visually, the dog has no 'target', but slightly apart legs gives the learning dog a 'target' to see and find.
ReplyDeleteGood for you doing the Finish USING the Front Place Board.