A place to learn a new language, the Koehler Method of Dog Training, which is an entire language of communication between owner(s)/handlers and their dogs. Let the journey begin....
Remember, I am NOT looking for perfection or polish. I AM looking for two things in my EXAMS:
1) Does the dog know what to do? In other words, has the necessary work been done consistently so the dog understands what it is being commanded to do.
2) Does the handler know what to do, in the moments during the EXAM, to help that dog succeed?
So, this is a pass. Is it perfect? Nope. Is it polished? Nope. But does Ruth understand what she is to do? Yes. And do I know what to do to help her succeed in the moments of this EXAM? Yes.
Onward to the infamous Week 5 Pop Quiz, then the Week 5 EXAM # 2: String Test.
Both EXAM 1 and 2 MUST be passed to go onto the off-leash work.
Remember, I am NOT looking for perfection or polish. I AM looking for two things in my EXAMS:
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2) Does the handler know what to do, in the moments during the EXAM, to help that dog succeed?
So, this is a pass. Is it perfect? Nope. Is it polished? Nope. But does Ruth understand what she is to do? Yes. And do I know what to do to help her succeed in the moments of this EXAM? Yes.
Onward to the infamous Week 5 Pop Quiz, then the Week 5 EXAM # 2: String Test.
Both EXAM 1 and 2 MUST be passed to go onto the off-leash work.
Ruth did a great job!
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