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From getting started, to new ways to train using a platform If you want to get started with Place Board training,Or, are interested in getting some new ideas... [TAKE ME TO BUZZSPOUT TO LISTEN]Have a listen to a conversation I had with Ellen from The Urban Herder(a Collie & Herding Breed Specialist)Packed with useful tips and inspiration about Place Board uses!Topics include:Foundation behaviours✋️ Sit stay💨 Recall🥎 Retrieves/fetchHow to introduce a Place Board using our signature T.A.R.G.E.T method (Found at 15m20)🌳 Proofing in different environments🐶 Proofing around different distractionsPlus lots of training applications, such as...😁 Greetings visitors calmly🐑 Herding flatwork🛑 Emergency...

A place board is a useful training tool for dogs, especially for teaching them to stay in one place. It is essentially a raised platform, usually made of wood or plastic, that the dog is trained to stand or sit on. How to train a dog to use a place board? You can follow these steps: Introduce the dog to the place board by placing it on the ground and allowing the dog to investigate it. Use a treat or toy to lure the dog onto the board and praise the dog when it steps onto it. Repeat this process...

Training a Stop Whistle A Quick 3-Step Place Board Exercise Googling sunset times to plan my training timetable, I realised it would be a good idea to share one of my favourite quick but powerful Place Board Training exercises that you can find time to do before it gets dark or in a well-lit area.Teaching that a “pip” on the whistle means STOP using a Place Board Toss food out behind your dog, and "pip" as they return and sit on the Place Board. Add distance between you and the Place Board by taking a step away from the platform...

Delivery to hand: gundog retriever training In gundog training, ‘delivery to hand’ describes the ideal pattern for a dog’s return after picking a retrieve. The aim is for them to come right to you and keep the item in their mouth until you can take hold of it with your hand. Delivery to hand can go wrong when a dog doesn’t want to come back with its prize. This can happen for lots of reasons such as being excited or worried that the fun will end. To resolve any unwanted behaviours you're currently dealing with one method to try is...

Working with working breed dogs that have the instinct to chase and hunt I often hear owners say they have a dog with perfect recall UNTIL they have something in their mouth they shouldn't have! Sound familiar? Solution: I approach this problem by teaching dogs what they should do when they pick things up instead by training a reliable recall with retrieves using Place Boards.   First, teach your dog a rock-solid retrieve pattern. Then, progressively ramp up how exciting the retrieve article is. This allows your dog to rehearse coming back when called no matter the temptation. For example, starting...