Part 1: The Power of 'Leave It'

This section covers fundamental aspects that will help you deepen your understanding of the whys & why nots of training a specific 'leave it' cue.

• Understand the opposing views and debates surrounding this essential skill.
• Explore the reasons why teaching the 'leave it' cue could be vital for your dog's well-being.
• Learn the precise goal behavior associated with the "leave it" cue to ensure clarity and consistency from the outset.
• Understand the many applications of this cue in everyday life.
• Understand the importance of a clearly defined cue.
• Prepare for the 10-Step Training Plan by learning how to use respondent conditioning to elicit a positive emotional response to the verbal cue.
  

Choose Your Learning Experience

Watch the entire section in one sitting or work through the individual lessons at your own pace.

We recommend completing the lessons in the order presented, as each lesson builds upon the previous one and prepares you for the practical training exercises that follow.

Lessons Included

1. Is It Relevant?
2. The Dilemma
3. A Superfluous Cue?
4. A Potentially Life-Saving Cue
5. Shared Meaning
6. Preparing for Success - Conditioning a Positive Emotional Response to the Cue