Random Reflections: Foundations

In this episode of Random Reflections, Petra and Laurie discuss the importance of returning to foundations. They share personal experiences and insights on how revisiting basic skills can enhance a dog's confidence and performance. The conversation emphasizes the need to simplify training, identify and fix weaknesses, and the effective use of props to aid in the learning process. The hosts encourage trainers to embrace the idea of going back to basics as a way to improve overall training outcomes. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Returning to Foundations in Dog Training 05:08 Building Confidence Through Simplification 10:54 The Importance of Revisiting Basics 15:40 Identifying and Fixing Training Holes 20:21 Using Props to Enhance Training 25:54 The Power of Incremental Learning FOLLOW US: https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast PETRA: https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/ www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com LAURIE: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025