Yes, some of Sylvia's work is molding. The dog is placed in positions or physically helped with them. I used to think of this work as described...the dog does not do it themselves so less desirable for learning. In the context of training for competition, I am not sure it is a big drawback. Sylvia does use some luring with food and toy also. I would not say she is a purist in any sense of it. But, the involvement of the handler and the understanding of the required nature of the behaviors early on is interesting. The handler is the exciting part...more than the toy and food really.
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11-02-2011, 04:09 PM
