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01/06/2026

1/6/2026
Orient to the Handler After the Stop
Objective
Teach the dog to shift attention back to the handler after movement stops instead of remaining locked on the environment.
This builds information flow. The dog learns that stopping is followed by checking in, not pushing forward.

Mission Steps
1️⃣ Begin Moving Normally
Walk at a steady pace. Do not manage the leash or cue attention.

2️⃣ Stop Your Body
Stop without warning or verbal input. Stay still.

3️⃣ Hold the Stop
Do nothing. Do not cue, repeat, or adjust the leash. Allow the dog to process the pause.

4️⃣ Watch for Orientation
Orientation may be minimal. A head turn, eye movement, ear flick, or brief glance toward you counts.

5️⃣ Restart Movement Immediately
The moment orientation occurs, resume walking. Do not wait for sustained focus. Movement is the release.

Mission Success Looks Like
The dog disengages from the environment long enough to acknowledge the handler before movement resumes.
Speed does not matter. Duration does not matter. Orientation matters.

COACHING CARD
Orient to the Handler After the Stop
Skill Function
This skill conditions decision redirection after inhibition. Once forward motion is interrupted, the dog learns to seek the next piece of information from the handler rather than continuing environmental fixation.
This is a prerequisite for recall reliability, leash recovery, and controlled transitions.

Sight Picture
The dog pauses forward motion, then briefly orients back. The dog does not need to sit, square up, or maintain eye contact. A momentary shift in attention is sufficient.

Instructions
Stop your body and wait. Do not add cues. Resume movement immediately when orientation appears.
If you restart too late, the dog learns to linger.
If you restart too early, the dog does not register the check-in.

Troubleshooting
If the dog never looks back, the environment is too demanding. Reduce stimulation or distance and retry.
If the dog spins, jumps, or vocalizes, the restart came too late. Release movement sooner.
If the dog freezes or shuts down, the pause is too long. Accept smaller orientation and move on.

Advancement
As this skill improves, orientation will happen fa

01/04/2026

WEEKLY BULLETIN
January 4, 2026
Focus: Engagement That Works While Moving

This week is about building engagement that holds up in motion. Not stationary focus. Not formal drills. Just usable connection that shows up while walking, turning, passing distractions, and moving through everyday spaces with your dog.

The goal is simple. When things change, your dog knows where to look.

WHAT THIS WEEK BUILDS
This week’s Missions and Quests are designed to develop:

• Dogs checking in without stopping or locking in
• Engagement that survives movement
• Cleaner transitions before change
• Better timing between dog and handler

These skills support leash work, recall, public access, and everyday handling without adding pressure or rigidity.

HOW TO USE THE WEEK
Daily Missions introduce one focused skill at a time. They are meant to fit into normal routines and require very few repetitions.

Daily Quests invite you to try that same skill in a new place or under light pressure. They are optional and short by design.

Coaching Cards are there when you want more clarity or guidance. You do not need to read everything to make progress.

WHAT TO EXPECT
Some reps will feel clean. Some won’t.
You may notice small changes first. A glance back. A cleaner pause before movement. Those moments matter.
Progress shows up quietly before it becomes obvious.

WEEKLY TRAINING NOTES
This week tends to click when handlers stay patient and avoid over-managing. Let the skills show up naturally. Use movement, timing, and repetition instead of commands.

When engagement works in motion, everything else becomes easier.

MOVING FORWARD
You do not need to complete every Mission or Quest.
Use what fits your day. Skip what doesn’t. Come back to it when you can.
Consistency comes from returning to the work, not from doing it perfectly.