Ep. 15 - K9 Communication (Are you saying what you think you're saying?)
We don't talk a lot about the communication coming from and going to the dog. But for us, this is one of the foundations of training and handling. Today we are going to discuss how we communicate, the importance of having consistent communication and common errors in communication that cause problems.
Verbal Communication
- Commands
- Tone of Voice
Lead Direction
- Using a loose lead as often as possible
Gestures
- Overt Gestures
- Subtle Gestures