Build a Positive Collar Touch

Use this to prepare your dog for collar grabs in everyday life and emergencies.

  1. 1Have your dog sit in front of you.
  2. 2Gently touch their collar, then mark and immediately treat.
  3. 3Touch the collar before marking - timing matters.
  4. 4Repeat 10 reps per set across several sessions until your dog is excited for the collar touch.
  5. 5Once your dog anticipates it happily, progress to taking hold of the collar, marking, and feeding.
  6. 6Repeat 10 reps per set across several sessions until your dog is happy for you to hold their collar.

Touch the collar before you mark, so your dog connects the reward with the touch.

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