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jae · 03-13-2013, 01:35 PM

Would someone care to explain this?
I think that it was hunterisgreat, who mentioned that he does his own helper work, but only works his dogs "in prey"

Would that mean, the dog shows no real aggression, handler not provoking the dog and not pissing them off into that state, but more like a big game of fetch/tug with whatever it is they are biting?

At this PSA club, the motto is all about having fun with the dogs, big games of tug (sleeves, tugs, suits), obedience, and bite rewards, lots of petting; rather than actually bringing out the defensive side, until they are certain the dog can handle it. Which makes me think this is working the dogs in prey.

That is all I could think about, now I would like to ask for an experienced opinion.

03-13-2013, 01:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
jae Master Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chi Posts: 655	"working in prey" Would someone care to explain this? I think that it was hunterisgreat, who mentioned that he does his own helper work, but only works his dogs "in prey" Would that mean, the dog shows no real aggression, handler not provoking the dog and not pissing them off into that state, but more like a big game of fetch/tug with whatever it is they are biting? At this PSA club, the motto is all about having fun with the dogs, big games of tug (sleeves, tugs, suits), obedience, and bite rewards, lots of petting; rather than actually bringing out the defensive side, until they are certain the dog can handle it. Which makes me think this is working the dogs in prey. That is all I could think about, now I would like to ask for an experienced opinion.