Choose a safe, easy-to-handle version and keep the first session short.
Real-world reset / reactivity
Up-Down Pattern
Giving a dog a predictable ground-to-handler rhythm when the environment feels too big.
Public training pattern 1-3 min Level 2 calm high supervision
How to try it
Start with the easy version.
- Drop one treat at your feet.
- Wait for your dog to eat and look back up.
- Mark the look up and drop the next treat.
Common mistake: Using it too close to a trigger where your dog cannot look back up.
Track: Whether your dog can eat and reorient within two seconds.
Where this fits in the finder
Best for overarousal, new places, threshold work
Location walk, parking lot, quiet park
Equipment treats
Safety facets low chew risk, treats, outdoor
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Helpful gear
Simple tools that fit this game.
Distance and safety first
Use this as a foundation drill, not a complete reactivity plan.
If your dog has bite history, severe panic, sudden behavior change, or you cannot safely manage the environment, pause online practice and seek qualified in-person support.