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šØ Why Proofing Matters More Than You Think šØ
Most people stop training their dog once the behaviour looks good in the living roomā¦ but thatās just step one.
š True training success = when your dog can perform that same behaviour in any environment, under any distraction, every time.Thatās what proofing is all about.
Think of it like this:
- You donāt really āknowā how to drive if you can only do it in an empty parking lot. You have to learn to handle traffic, rain, stop-and-go, and crazy drivers.
- Same with dogs: Sitting at home is easy. Sitting when another dog runs by? Thatās a whole different skill.
š¾ Why proofing is so important:
- Dogs donāt generalize well. Just because they āknowā sit at home doesnāt mean theyāll sit at the park.
- Distractions change the game. Adding sound, movement, smells, or people tests if the command is truly learned.
- Safety depends on reliability. A recall that only works sometimes isnāt really a recallāitās a gamble.
š” Takeaway: Proofing isnāt āextra work.ā Itās what makes the behavior reliable in the real world. Start small, add layers of distraction, and build your dogās confidence step by step.
š Comment below: Whatās the hardest environment YOUR dog struggles to stay focused in?
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šØ Why Proofing Matters More Than You Think šØ
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