Week 2 and 3 Videos

Behavioral Exercises (allowing Nixon to learn to relax and observe):

Sit on The Dog:


Relax for Exam:

 



Long Place:


Obedience Exercises (doing these while out and about earns trust that you have his back):

Sits First Command:



Sit Stays (circle sit stays inside dropped leash are shown, but you can also do these or still sit stays when the distractions increase);


Send to Place and Let's Go Reps:



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