Foundations matter. And they matter throughout your dog's career. Mastering foundation skills are critical to becoming a good handler and teammate. Creating a strong foundation sets your dogs up for success. Returning to and reviewing foundations throughout your dog's career creates a dog that is confident, motivated, sharp and animated. Join Laurie and Petra as they talk about the importance of foundations and provide actionable tips and strategies for mastering them.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Foundations in Dog Training
00:05 Mastering Foundations as a Handler
00:35 The Role of Self-Awareness in Training
01:04 Handling and Body Language Awareness
01:33 The Power of Repetition and Mastery
02:03 Building Confidence Through Foundations
02:29 Practicing Skills Outside of Context
02:34 The Value of Easy Successes
02:36 Revisiting and Reinforcing Basics
02:59 Dealing with Regression and Setbacks
03:25 Using Games to Strengthen Skills
03:51 The Importance of Self-Reflection
04:01 Shaping and Problem Solving
04:02 Avoiding Common Training Pitfalls
04:05 The Role of Consistency and Focus
04:14 Handling Mistakes Gracefully
04:39 The Continuous Nature of Mastery
04:40 Balancing Hard and Easy Training Days
04:41 Weekly Review and Planning
05:07 Final Tips for Building Strong Foundations
CONTACT US:
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PETRA:
https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/
www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com
LAURIE:
https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius
https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025
