Fun little edit documenting some of the steps for my shaped retrieve with Irie. . This is about week 4 with Irie. Still work in progress. Music compliments of "Fishbone"

Dave discusses impulse control and what it means at DKA workshop.(in regards to dog with high toy/prey/possession drives).

Dave discusses why to isolate behaviors in training.

Dave discusses the different schedules of reinforcement and how to use them. Part 1

Dave discusses luring and demonstrates what is expected from the dog. Also how to hold food to minimize dog biting at fingers.

Dave discusses and demonstrates how to maintain correct concertina positions by using forward body language. Maintenance training sit-stand-down

Dave discusses the components of comp heeling. Lecture only.

Dave Kroyer explaining lateral movement from front position to teach rear end movement.

Dave discusses teaching targeting to a horse bucket. This is not "teach the dog rear end awareness!"

Dave demonstrates calling the dog to position from short distance reintroducing the lure and fading it rapidly.