Course Details
You know that a dog who is focused is a MUCH easier dog to train. You know that time spent working on focus is always a good thing. Even so, there may be roadblocks keeping you from moving forward with your focus training. First, you don’t know exactly what to do. Second, even if you are familiar with focus work, you don’t know how to apply it to be most efficient and effective.
In this FDSA workshop Deb Jones, originator of the Focus training system, will guide you through the steps that will help you take your dog’s ability to focus to the next level. In only 7 days you CAN see a difference. And 7 days is enough to put you on the road to some lasting positive changes. If you are serious about making changes then this is the workshop for you!
In this workshop Deb will discuss the following:
- A clear working definition of focus
- Setting realistic focus expectations
- Changing YOUR approach and mindset to focus work
- Making focus sessions as effective and efficient as possible
- The role of acclimation in focus training
- Choosing training locations wisely
- The importance of generalization
She will also demonstrate and explain the following exercises:
- Rapid fire treats (RFTs)
- Offered focus
- Active releases / Two treats game
- Starting and ending sessions
- Disengagement protocol
- Sustained focus / Moving focus / Quick change
Daily focus training assignments will be given.
Note: This is a repeat workshop that has run previously under a different course number. Please review your workshop library to make sure this would not be a duplicate purchase.
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Lecture Publish Date: Sunday Mar 5th
Video Submissions Due Date: Sunday Mar 12th @ 12pm noon PT
Feedback & Questions Video Publish Date: Sunday Mar 15th
Instructor: Deborah JonesDeborah Jones, Ph.D. (she/her) is a psychologist who specializes in learning theory and social behavior. She taught a variety of psychology courses at Kent State University for the past 20 years. Deb has been training dogs for performance events for the past 25 years and was an early...(Click here for full bio and to view Deb's upcoming courses)
