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Kodak

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

Kodak, episode 1. Nervous—but will he play?

What this case teaches

Should I let my dog sniff before training?1 moment on filmHow can I tell what my dog is feeling?1 moment on filmHow do I build my dog's confidence?2 moments on filmWhat toy should I use to train my dog?1 moment on filmWhat happens in a first dog training session?1 moment on filmHow do I train my dog without treats?1 moment on filmHow does my dog know when he can stop?1 moment on filmDoes my dog actually know the command?2 moments on filmWhy does my dog only listen when I'm pulling the leash?1 moment on film

The record

8 clips across 2 filmed sessions, each linked to

Nervous—but will he play? 0:41
Kodak · episode 1

Nervous—but will he play?

The ball changed today’s plan. 7:00
Kodak · episode 2

The ball changed today’s plan.

Why I held off on more obedience. 9:23
Kodak · episode 3

Why I held off on more obedience.

Two days later. The same game. Next steps. 0:01
Kodak · episode 4

Two days later. The same game. Next steps.

Pause the game. Ask. Then play again. 3:49
Kodak · episode 5

Pause the game. Ask. Then play again.

Before the breakthrough: the down takes work. 6:25
Kodak · episode 6

Before the breakthrough: the down takes work.

I didn’t expect the very next rep. 15:25
Kodak · episode 7

I didn’t expect the very next rep.

Another verbal-only down. And he kept it. 17:07
Kodak · episode 8

Another verbal-only down. And he kept it.

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