Random Reflections Episode 3: Foundations

In this episode of Random Reflections, Petra and Lauriediscuss the importance of returning to foundations. They share personal experiences and insights on how revisiting basic skills can enhance a dog's confidence and performance. The conversation emphasizes the need to simplifytraining, identify and fix weaknesses, and the effective use of props to aid in the learning process. The hosts encourage trainers to embrace the idea of going back to basics as a way to improve overall training outcomes.CHAPTERS:00:00 Returning to Foundations in Dog Training05:08 Building Confidence Through Simplification10:54 The Importance of Revisiting Basics15:40 Identifying and Fixing Training Holes20:21 Using Props to Enhance Training25:54 The Power of Incremental LearningFOLLOW US:https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpodhttps://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcastPETRA:https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/www.petrasdogresourcecenter.comLAURIE: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimaviciushttps://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025

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