One behavior that is often included in canine freestyle is the go around—the dog is taught to go around a handler or object. The go-around behavior is often taught by shaping the dog to go around targets or props such as cones or buckets. In this video, KPA CTP Heather Lawson practices go-around using cones. By rewarding the dog at the end of the loop, she is setting the dog up for the next go-around!

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