With consistency comes reliability. When the dog understands that the reward is reliably coming from
a consistent place they don’t have to guess. This level of assurance creates freedom in their behavior and focus in their mental state. And that is exactly what good, clear focused competition heeling requires. #AWAM #AWOLFAMONGMEN #workingdogperformance
Wish I started this young. #AWAM #awolfamongmen #asonamongwolves #ASAW #workingdogperformance
Transferring respect for the distance from the helper from the platform to the blind.
Drive + clarity = accuracy. These conditions are inconsistent and dry, but with the right focus and the right mind state driven, methodical, accuracy is possible. #AWAM #awolfamongmen #workingdogperformance
Catching Bane
Enthusiasm is an important component for all parties involved—handler, helper, and dog alike. When all involved are equally enthused, the work goes well. When the work goes well, everyone gets what they want. And when everyone gets what they want, everyone gets happy (enthused). And the cycle repeats. #AWAM #awolfamongmen #workingdogperformance