Active vs Reactive Dogs in Protection Training
In this video, Ed Frawley shares a clip from a lecture by Michael Ellis. Michael talks about what an operant or active dog is compared to a reactive dog. Active dogs are very forward-thinking and try to anticipate what behaviors you will ask for. Reactive dogs will react to what the handler or helper is doing.
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Links
Michael Ellis Protection Sport Dog Seminar (2009)
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