proofing

In the fourth entry of the proofing series, we'll be looking at the final of the "3 D's," building behaviors for duration.  

Proofing behaviors for reliability in the face of distractions is an aspect of training that many handlers struggle with.  This article will provide you with a systematic framework for distraction training which is customized to your dog.  Enjoy, and happy proofing!

Now that we know what proofing is, how do we begin to approach proofing for fluency?  This installment of the series focuses on proofing for one of the 3 D's:  distance.

Why will my dog sit in my living room, but not at class?  Why will he sit directly at my feet, but not twelve feet away?  I know, and you should too!

A lot of dogs have trouble focusing on training when there are other dogs or distractions nearby. But are the distractions really the problem...?