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Kane

Kane is still in training. This is every session so far, in order.

Kane, episode 1. Which game does Kane want?

What this case teaches

What toy should I use to train my dog?3 moments on filmWhat happens in a first dog training session?3 moments on filmDoes my dog actually know the command?4 moments on filmShould I let my dog sniff before training?2 moments on filmHow do I stop my dog reacting to other dogs?1 moment on filmWhy does my dog only listen when I'm pulling the leash?3 moments on filmHow does my dog know when he can stop?1 moment on filmHow do you get a dog to listen without a leash?2 moments on film

The record

11 clips across 2 filmed sessions, each linked to

Which game does Kane want? 0:12
Kane · episode 1

Which game does Kane want?

I gave the ball 3/10. Then Kane changed my mind. 2:02
Kane · episode 2

I gave the ball 3/10. Then Kane changed my mind.

Can play become the reward? 7:33
Kane · episode 3

Can play become the reward?

One down ≠ a learned cue. 8:00
Kane · episode 4

One down ≠ a learned cue.

Why I stopped this exercise. 17:36
Kane · episode 5

Why I stopped this exercise.

The session changed. The learning continued. 0:47
Kane · episode 11

The session changed. The learning continued.

Let him explore. Then ask for something. 5:15
Kane · episode 12

Let him explore. Then ask for something.

The first walking down still needed help. 8:04
Kane · episode 13

The first walking down still needed help.

Less help. A clearer response. 13:18
Kane · episode 14

Less help. A clearer response.

The next try still needed clarification. 15:53
Kane · episode 15

The next try still needed clarification.

This is the down we were working toward. 18:45
Kane · episode 16

This is the down we were working toward.

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