creating a two-part sequence
If your dog is fluent in more than one behavior, those individual behaviors can be linked together by learned cues to form a sequence! Sequences let you teach a dog more complex tasks, such as go to his mat and lie down, without pausing to reward him at every transition. They are also helpful in dog sports that require a dog to perform a series of behaviors without stopping.
In this video, Dog Trainer Comprehensive course student Sarah Hampel and her dog Lily demonstrate a two-part behavior sequence where Lily backs up and spins. Sarah uses a verbal cue for “back up” and a hand-signal cue for spin.
What other behavior sequences can you teach your dog? For more tips on how to become a better dog trainer, check out KPA’s Dog Trainer Comprehensive course!
Happy Training!