Note: After re-reviewing the rulebook, Sarah requested we clarify that the specific food refusal exercise is distinct and while it can happen during check in, it's not supposed to happen during another exercise. However, at higher levels, the field is often "baited" and the dog is expected to understand they are not to eat the otherwise available food.

The food refusal exercise in Mondioring is always impressive to watch... but it might be worth teaching even if mondio isn't a goal for you and your dog. Sarah and I talk about what's involved in teaching the exercise, including learning to communicate to your dog when rewards are and are not available, and why you might just want to give teaching food refusal a try.

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Today's show is brought to you by the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. Special thanks to Denise Fenzi for supporting this podcast. Music provided royalty-free by BenSound.com; the track featured here is called "Buddy." Audio editing provided by Chris Lang.

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