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I bought your book about two weeks ago. Ultimately, a person has written a instruction book that tends to make sense. Very good Job...bet it took a lot of time to put all of it together, huh? The cause I am writing to you is due to the fact I am confused about some issues that deal with teaching the down/keep and sit/stay. Inform me if this sounds like I have it correct: 1st, teach her (the dog) how to do the command performing repetitions and putting her in the correct position immediatel... Dear Adam: rewards credit card I purchased your book about two weeks ago. Finally, an individual has written a coaching book that tends to make sense. Excellent Job...bet it took a lot of time to put all of it with each other, huh? The cause I am writing to you is simply because I am confused about some issues that deal with teaching the down/stay and sit/keep. Tell me if this sounds like I have it correct: Initial, teach her (the dog) how to do the command undertaking repetitions and putting her in the proper position quickly right after saying the command. Then, working up to the point you can just stand up straight and have her respond. Subsequent, operate up distance and time then add distractions and practice in distinct areas. Ultimately, go to the extended line and then the tab to get reliability off-leash. [Adam:] Actually, you should commence proofing for distractions very first, then move to higher distances... but only progress to better distances with the lengthy line. With no the extended line, guess what may possibly happen? This is how I recognize the method from what I have read in your book. Ought to I move on to the next step as soon as my dog performs the command quickly and effectively for one particular education session or maintain drilling her without adding one thing new? [Adam:] It is going to take significantly far more than a single training session. When the dog learns some thing, it really is situational. So you happen to be going to have to function the exact same physical exercise... at the exact same point in the plan... in a number of various locations ahead of you are prepared to move onto the subsequent step. In the course of proofing, is it okay to add distractions during the dogs understanding phase after the dog does the command for me a couple of occasions properly without having being corrected? [Adam:] You are confusing two items. Is the dog in the studying phase, or is he in the proofing phase? The two are quite distinct. Do not move onto 1 phase until you've mastered the other. Right here is the order: Studying phase - reinforcement phase - proofing phase. How long does it take the "typical" dog to be taught a new command and proofed in it? [Adam:] This is not possible to answer. It depends upon the trainer, the dog, the physical exercise, the setting, how regularly the dog is worked, and so forth... You let the dog inform you when it is time. This is why reading your dog is so critical. It takes as long as it requires. Do you teach the down/keep and sit/stay in one particular session or separately? [Adam:] Separately. In what order really should I teach my dog new commands? [Adam:] Walk on a loose leash, boundary and perimeter training, sit-stay, down-remain, heel, then come. The order that you teach commands is not written in stone, but I uncover that performing it this way enables for a really organic flow and studying progression. Sorry my letter is so long...any instruction you can give me is greatly appreciated...oh, by the way I genuinely like the book. Thank you ) Sincerely, Brandee N. That's all for now, folks! Adam