Tonight's Training

Tonight's practice went really well. We practiced in the hallway tonight off leash. We were able to increase the criteria for down/stay already to the treat placed on the floor, move back to the dog, go get the treat, and hand to the treat. YEAH!!!! As far as loose leash, WHOO HOO. Again, exceeded expectations. He was able to stay in heal position for 5 steps with NO targeting at all!!! He usually even made the 180 turn in heal, too!!!! Sit/stays are really good. I think we're going to try to add the second treat on the floor next time we practice indoors (Monday). Park it is still going a bit slow, but he's getting it. Give it is unbelievable!!!! I'm getting a complete release, and often a sit within 2-5 seconds of saying the phrase. I wasn't sure we'd actually get this far. The emergency recall was also really good again tonight. Its so nice to be able to use that prey instinct to train. We'll be able to use it more as I get comfortable with our give it behavior. What a terrific evening.

Materials:

TOTs
towel
homemade tug toy