corbinam
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You know, about 3 months ago I would have told you that my dogs have rock solid start line stays, and that I owe it all to constant proofing, no matter how "rock solid" I thought they were. In every training session (whether it's class, run-throughs, drills, practice jump, yard, etc.) I mix things up by rewarding stays. I fake running out, etc.
And then about 3 months ago Lexi decided to start moving her butt. I think it started by her just shifting her weight (something she has always done), and I allowed her because I thought she was getting more comfortable. Then a few trials ago I saw her actually scoot forward.
I've been trying my best to work through it because while scooting isn't awful, anything else is NOT acceptable, so I'm trying to dissuade the scooting. Two trials ago she didn't scoot at all, but last trial she did.
I will keep proofing, though I think it's just something I'll have to keep managing.
Bentley, on the other hand, wouldn't move if a mack truck went by,
And then about 3 months ago Lexi decided to start moving her butt. I think it started by her just shifting her weight (something she has always done), and I allowed her because I thought she was getting more comfortable. Then a few trials ago I saw her actually scoot forward.
I've been trying my best to work through it because while scooting isn't awful, anything else is NOT acceptable, so I'm trying to dissuade the scooting. Two trials ago she didn't scoot at all, but last trial she did.
I will keep proofing, though I think it's just something I'll have to keep managing.
Bentley, on the other hand, wouldn't move if a mack truck went by,