I’ve been working on teaching Bam how to jump up in my arms. Once I get it all sorted out I’ll show you guys too!!

Before a dog can work with you, they need to learn how to commit to a source. Source focus is the dog’s ability to stay mentally and physically engaged with what they want — food, a toy, or an object — without needing constant direction from the handler. Instead of rewarding eye contact or checking in, we teach dogs to: - Lock onto the source - Maintain engagement through movement - Stay clear and intentional in their choice This creates: - Stronger motivation - Cleaner movement - Less handler dependence - More confident, thinking dogs 💡 Key idea: We don’t pull focus off the source — we teach the dog how to use it properly. Before a dog can work with you, they need to learn how to commit to a source. Source focus is the dog’s ability to stay mentally and physically engaged with what they want — food, a toy, or an object — without needing constant direction from the handler. Instead of rewarding eye contact or checking in, we teach dogs to: - Lock onto the source - Maintain engagement through movement - Stay clear and intentional in their choice This creates: - Stronger motivation - Cleaner movement - Less handler dependence - More confident, thinking dogs 💡 Key idea: We don’t pull focus off the source — we teach the dog how to use it properly. Control comes after clarity.