What you’ll need - A happy, healthy dog. - Food/treats to reward - you’ll be holding food in both hands so make sure you have enough and don’t be cheap. - A clicker or verbal marker (doesn’t matter what your marker is. Just make sure it’s the same every time). - Phone or camera (or a friend to film). I recommend filming your sessions to identify what worked well and what didn’t. - Quiet, non-distracting space with good light - especially when starting out. Step-by-step Step 1 — Get a dog. Step 2 — Food in both hands. Hold a treat in each hand. Step 3 — Dog by your side — doesn’t matter which side. Start with the dog in a neutral standing position at your side if you need to. Step 4 — Lure from start to finish - Start by showing the lure (food) low near the dog’s nose and slowly move it to the target finished position (e.g., sit at your left). Keep the lure moving smoothly and clearly so the dog follows with their head and body. - Swap hands behind your back to keep a nice flowing movement. - Mark and reward only when the dog reaches the finished position. Click / “Yes!” the instant the dog is in the correct spot, then give the treat from the closest hand. Marking & rewarding — keep it clean 1. Always mark the finished position (click / “Yes!”) the instant it happens. Don’t mark early. 2. Reward from the closest hand so the dog learns the finish position - make sure you’ve got food readily available in both hands before starting the training session. 3. Avoid paying partway through 4. Don’t reward or let the dog take the treat while they’re still in motion or not in the finished position. If you reward mid-move, the dog may learn “get reward in the middle” — not what you want. If the dog makes a mistake 1. Correct with the lure: calmly place the lure back where it needs to be and guide them to the correct finish, then mark & reward. OR 1. Reset: Simply start the exercise again. Don’t get frustrated or tell your dog off - keep it neutral and short. If for whatever reason it’s just not happening then move on to something your dog knows how to do and end the session on a high.

I can't decide which video to submit for my mixed terrain badge with Lexie.... What do you all think, the feral beach one or the cool calm on lead one? Same day same walk same awful weather blowing a gale and very wet!

Please share your favorite training treats in the comments.

Whether you’re working on recalls, loose-lead walking, calm settling, fun tricks, or just a 5-minute engagement game in the yard, it all counts. This thread is for sharing your training each day, no matter how big or small. Think of it like a training diary: What did you work on? What went well? Any wins, struggles, or light-bulb moments? Just show up. Share something. Progress builds from consistency, not perfection. How to use this: - Post your daily training (text, video or photo, totally up to you!) - Include your “Day X” and a sentence or two about what you did - Cheer others on, comment, react, support! That connection is what makes this space special 🤍 Let’s keep each other inspired, motivated, and accountable. You’re doing an amazing thing for your dog and your future self will be so proud you showed up today.

With Christmas around the corner, does anyone do Christmas photos with their dogs? I’d love to see them! 📷 We have started the tradition of buying Tinky her own elf on the shelf to take him swimming and have her own adventures at the beach to train with and take “Christmas” photos, so fun! (For Tinky anyway. 😂)