In this episode (24:39)

In this podcast, Sarah and Jennifer discuss natural versus trained cues and how it affects training time, your mental state, and your dog’s response.

You Will Learn

Why it’s important to recognize whether a cue or skill is natural or trained.

Why it’s important to set proper expectations when teaching new skills.

Why you should balance natural skills with trained skills when planning your training.

How a natural skill can progress into a trained skill.

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