Teach Non-Verbal and Verbal Cues

Verbal cues and non-verbal cues should both be used in training.
Verbal cues and non-verbal cues should both be used in training.
Teach Non-Verbal and Verbal Cues

New trainers often ask which cues should be used in training: verbal cues or non-verbal cues? The answer is not an either/or—it's both! Dogs are attuned to body language, which is why they pick up on non-verbal cues so quickly. However, there are situations where a verbal cue may be more useful, such as when your hands are full or your dog is looking away.



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