This might be a fun training opportunity. So I recently got into disc (frisbee) golf and there is a course behind my house. I took Tigger tonight and played 3 holes. It was wild to say the least. The process is throw the frisbee, walk to it and throw again. I have him sit and stay but the violence of throwing a “toy” really gets him going and he takes off for about 10 feet but comes back. I need a hard stay. Are there tips or drills for stay command in the wild, especially when you’re throwing something the dog wants to go after?

A lot of times I think we humans often can be sort of co-dependent on dogs they haven’t met before. It’s like we want to make ourselves feel good by the dog liking us or wanting the interaction with us. Neutrality, spatial respect, and giving the dog options are always a better route. Definitely don’t approach new dogs like the man in this video…this is really really important. (Then read below…) https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDw8NUEoZaA/?igsh=MThuYWZ6OXlhb2YwYQ== Instead… 1) let them come up to you (if they even want to)…and just be relaxed and neutral…not needy of any affection from the dog…do not lean over top of them. 2) if they want to come near you, then let them sniff then see what they do after they’ve “gathered information”. Their nose activating like that…is simply their brain taking in tons of information. 3) If it seems now like they are seeking physical interaction from you, by leaning or sitting next to you, etc…verify by calmly / sort off passively even…presenting your hand to them from a slight distance of possible…present at a height a little lower than their shoulder height (not in front of their face…but lower for sure…so it doesn’t come across as a threat) 4) If they accept you, then go ahead and pet for 3-4 seconds…BUT then stop and calmly pull hands away and stop talking to the dog…This gives them options to continue, or to just be neutral, or to escape / walk away if it’s too stressful for them (no need to pet above eye level or on top of the head…shoulders, neck, chest would be better options unless they are presenting their butt for example. 5) Then, keep it simple and double check off and on by moving on or acting physically neutral so you can really see whether or not the dog is ACTIVELY seeking out your attention / physical touch. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDw8NUEoZaA/?igsh=MThuYWZ6OXlhb2YwYQ==

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