282. A NEW Approach to Force Fetch?

Gun Dog It Yourself

Chris Armanini of Full Send K9 comes on to discuss and demonstrate his entire program of the "Unforced Force Fetch."

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• What aspects of the traditional approaches motivated a new outlook?
• How many dogs were washed out because their genetics couldn't overcome a traditional approach?
• The language and theory behind the UFF process
• When do we name the behaviors?
• Is "hold" implied or a separate command?
• Where does the pressure come into play?
• From slip lead pressure to E-collar pressure
• Free shaping the retrieve as a young pup
• Room service payment in behavior vs rewarding out of behavior. Direct vs Indirect reward
• Successive Approximation and the power of frustration and struggle
• Do you have to start with shaping the retrieve even if you didn't start it as a pup?
• Naming the "fetch" command
• The variety of items to use on the table
• Making the table itself challenging for the dog
• Getting on the table and walking through the steps of the process
• Whats the difference between a slip lead and the toe hitch?
• Whats wrong with the ear pinch?
• Leaving the table and going to the ground
• Accidentally pairing a correct with the command

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