336: How To Walk Your Dog Off the Course

In this episode (46:45)

In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Esteban share their experiences and advice on how to leave the ring after the dog fails to meet the expected criteria. They discuss key dog training concepts, ethics, and explain who should and who should not use this strategy.

You Will Learn

• When it’s appropriate to walk your dog off the course.
• Why you should not leave the ring for handling errors.
• How to leave the ring properly.
• How positive reinforcement and negative punishment relate to each other.
• Which dogs are poorly suited for this training option.

Mentioned/Related

• Episode 111: The Myth of the Ring-Wise Dog
• Proofing for Dog Agility
• Episode 256: Proofing Checklist for Dog Agility