Cues
Build awareness that handler cues mean something is about to happen.
- Teaching
- Reinforcing
- Proofing
- Maintenance
Maple's stage at Elementary
Not assessed yetExpected: Proofing
Success indicator
Dog orients toward the handler when a cue is given.
Do They Give Them? Do They Respond To Them?
What it is
Improve your dog's understanding and communication with social cues. Social cues are subtle signs that animals display to communicate energy, stress, and more.
How we teach it
- Cue Recognition: Most dogs need to be taught to recognize social cues of other dogs and to disengage when those occur.
- Giving Cues: Many dogs need to be taught appropriate ways to disengage, rather than reverting to reactivity.
- Cue Response: When a social cue is recognized and the appropriate action is performed, rewards should follow.
- Add A Command: A command like “Out” or a simple recall can be a great way to teach your dog to recognize and respond to social cues.
Practice at home
- Reward your dog: for staying within the boundaries, and do not punish them for crossing the boundaries.
- Take Photos or Videos: Capturing your progress back at home or outside will help us provide additional feedback.
Go deeper
Imagine your dog reading your every mood, responding to your gestures with understanding, and anticipating your needs with a wagging tail. This isn't magic, it's the power of social cues recognition.
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