Block 8

Leash Walking/Heeling - With significant distractions, using less than 5 rewards, Dog does Circle Work for 30 seconds.

Self-Control - Dog ignores low value treats on the floor.

Training Concepts - Handler understands the results and side-effects of Positive and Negative Reinforcement.

Sit/Down - Dog sits/downs for two minutes while Handler moves 30 feet away.

Sit/Down (out of sight) - Dog sits/downs for 30 seconds while Handler is out of sight.

Recall - Under significant distractions, Dog reliably runs 15 feet to Handler when called.

Target - Dog runs 10 feet to target object on a variable-reinforcement schedule (V3).

Trainer Skills - Handler knows how to read and react to the Dog.

Tricks - Tricks - Dog does 3 tricks on a variable-reinforcement schedule (V3).

Proprioception - Dog knows how to pivot around a Perch.

Block 8 Schedule:

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