Class,
Let me preface these videos with a few words on my use of the crop (small leather crop used on horses). One of the rules of competition to remember, no matter which venue, is that if the dog is NOT under control 'going to the line' (the starting place), that dog is NOT going to cooperate during the competition.
The use of the crop is a reminder to each dog 'THERE IS A CONSEQUENCE IF YOU ARE NOT OBEDIENT'. Do notice that with each dog that gets cropped, each dog then rapidly shakes off its Prey Drive (retrieve is Prey Drive), shifts into Social Drive and begins to work FOR and WITH me.
Do notice I am in rain boots, and the muddy ground becomes increasingly slippery with each dog. The use of the crop is an extension of a collar correction reminding the dog to maintain control TO the line. The dog learns, quickly, they will NOT get to retrieve unless they are obedient (heel position). They also learn, quickly, they WILL GET to retrieve when they are obedient to the line.
Finally, all of Tuesday's retrieve work in the pond videos are uploaded!!
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