Excellent video... Nala is responding well to your direction... do you have an approximate ratio of "freebies" (carrying through on a line without changing direction) to angle back retrieves?
Great question Paul! During the angle back phase, I give them at least 2 freebies during the 6 blinds as I don't want them to anticipate always being stopped. This ensures "forward progress momentum" on the send as well. It is important to maintain trust and confidence in a young dogs progress.
Excellent video... Nala is responding well to your direction... do you have an approximate ratio of "freebies" (carrying through on a line without changing direction) to angle back retrieves?
Great question Paul! During the angle back phase, I give them at least 2 freebies during the 6 blinds as I don't want them to anticipate always being stopped. This ensures "forward progress momentum" on the send as well. It is important to maintain trust and confidence in a young dogs progress.