Labrador Retriever / Establishing markers through play / the foundation to eliminate reactivity

[@C-ROD96]

working on my friends labradoodle and hes got so much drive and energy. Been implementing a lot of play to give him is outlet. Learning so much! amazing information and perspective!

[@jordanlevitt6639]

Excellent! Best video yet demonstrating and explaining what you accomplish through play!

[@lklencho]

Appreciate that very much

[@dkbridges4675]

I love when I see you post a video. I always learn so much.😊

[@joda7771]

This video was very helpful! I noticed that you mentioned don’t have a prong or choke chain on while playing. I think that many dog owners don’t think about that. Very good that you said it. . 🙏🏻

[@lklencho]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rugeramerican308]

I wish i had a fenced in area like yours! But i dont have inch of flat land on my property

[@feelgoodcopy]

Do you ever play with two dogs simultaneously? Or is that not recommended?

[@shirinw]

🙏🏻

[@heavystacks80]

I noticed that my dog will start picking up on cues when I’m ready to use his marker word to get the ball or tug. I see you do it as well. When you grab the tug with both hands holding it in front of you he knows you’re about to say yes. I been switching it up and using both hands or just one to offer the reward so I can keep him guessing. You think that is something that will make a difference or will hurt the game we’re playing?

[@lklencho]

No. READY brings the dog into action. YES allows the bite. The way you hold the tug doesn’t indicate anything. He already knows it’s coming due to the ready marker

[@fotofrog1]

Is there a reason to use the “out” and “off” markers instead of “drop it” (to release) and “down” (when my labradoodle Lucy is jumping up on someone in excitement, the kitchen counter, etc)? She is 2yrs old.

[@lklencho]

@@fotofrog1 words don’t matter. Use what you want but you have to be consistent and make sense to the dog. People are very inconsistent with their dog then they blame the dog for not doing

[@TheBeachloveriow]

❤ I love this. I play with my terrier with a rabbit tug on a rope. She loves it ! I let her win and sometimes she looses her grip and I win! When she wins I use a “bring it in” marker for her to bring the toy back to me so the game can start again! We also do “out”