Course Details
Here are my 4 favorite focus foundation games! I’m starting them with my new puppy right now. They are great for any dog at any level if you want to build a stronger training partnership. These games incorporate so many basic exercises and concepts that your dog is learning without even realizing it.
The presentation will begin with a short discussion of the different types of focus and why they are important. Then Deb will introduce each game, or set of games. She will talk about what type of focus the games help you & your dog learn & practice. There will be both written instructions and video demonstrations, so you can play these games as well. And finally, Deb will consider when and where to use these games in life and in dog sports.
Intro to Focus Games:
What is focus?
Types of focus (trainer, task, internal, external)
Basic focus approach (set the stage, then capture the desired focal point, marker discrimination)
GAMES:
Feeding fast & slow
Toss your cookies
Should I stay or should I go?
Look here look there
Summary:
Focused warm-ups
Focused starts
Focus flexibility
About the Instructor:
Deborah Jones, Ph.D. is a retired psychology professor who now trains animals full-time. She has been training for 30+ years and focuses on positive reinforcement based methods. Deb has written 13 books on dog training and has helped develop several DVD series way back in the day. She has also trained and shown multiple breeds to high level titles in agility, rally, and obedience. She is currently teaching online training classes, workshops, and webinars at www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com. Her latest project is the Cooperative Care Certificate program in partnership with Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. You can learn more about this at www.cooperativecarecertificate.com. Visit her website at www.k9infocus.com for her blog and more information.
