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What should a trainer assess before planning a training path?
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The trainer should assess the dog's current knowledge in each skill set.
What skill requires ongoing training throughout the dog's career according to the lecture?
Healing requires ongoing training throughout the dog's career.
What makes the 'Retrieve over the High Jump' easier for dogs?
Having experience in both directed jumping and retrieving on the flat.
How can trainers utilize vertical lines on the exercise chart?
To identify skills that can be trained concurrently, thereby enhancing the efficiency of training sessions.
What are the challenges associated with 'Retrieve over the High Jump' for certain dogs?
Challenges arise for dogs with limited jumping experience or commitment to retrieving, particularly distinguishing between discomfort in jumping and misunderstanding of retrieving.
What are the five core subjects of dog obedience training?
Stationary Skills, Recall Skills, Healing Skills, Jumping Skills, Retrieving Skills
What is the primary objective when training the first exercise in jumping skills, directed jumping?
To make the dog comfortable and enjoy the act of jumping.
Why shouldn't obedience exercises be categorized by novice, open, and utility?
Because obedience should be viewed like school subjects, emphasizing a comprehensive approach across core areas.
Why is the 'Moving Stand' easier once certain prerequisites are met?
It requires less time to teach as the dog has already mastered necessary foundational skills.
What philosophy underlines the division of obedience into five core subjects?
Treating obedience training like school subjects ensures a thorough and balanced development across multiple training areas.
What key skill is taught later in training and requires prerequisite skills?
The Moving Stand.
Why is a structured chart important in dog obedience training?
It guides the order of teaching exercises and helps in planning a balanced training regimen across the five subjects.
Explain the concept of concurrent training in dog obedience.
Concurrent training involves working on multiple skills simultaneously that complement each other, such as recall with directed jumping and retrieve on the flat.
How should training exercises be structured according to the lecture notes?
Exercises should be conducted regularly across all five core subjects using a structured chart.
What strategy should be employed when starting retrieving skills?
Begin with 'Retrieve on the Flat' to develop a reliable retriever.
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