How important are verbal cues in dog agility? Find out in this article that explains how your dog perceives verbal cues on the agility field.
Should I Use Verbal Cues for Dog Agility?
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Yes, Sit and Down Are Tricks
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Dog Training: Don’t Become an Environmental Cue
When you are training a behavior, don’t make yourself part of the environmental cues for performance. If you always ask for a down with the dog directly in front of you, or always stop next to the contact zone on the dog walk, your dog will rely on your position as part of the environmental cues for the behavior.