Angier K9 Field Notes
Zeus In-Program Lesson #1
The first owner lesson of Zeus's summer program, eight days before the planned go-home.
Published 2026-08-08 · Channel recording · 62m 17s
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- The level is not a number
- Meaningful release
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- Social pressure
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- The leash is a prop
- Freedom is given in measured steps
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- He has to be allowed to get it wrong
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- Control is not obedience
- Build the handler's timing while it is easy
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