Goal

Correct an undesired or un-cued behavior.

Prerequisite

Puppy has mastered sit, stand, and down positions on the paw pad.

Procedure

• During training, puppies will make mistakes or offer unwanted behaviors
• If the puppy breaks a position, a time out should be applied.
• The handler immediately turns away from the puppy, disengages, and becomes silent for 5-10 seconds. Once time has passed, the handler returns to his/her position beside the paw pad and reengages with the puppy by cuing the puppy into another position. The puppy must be successful upon reengagement; therefore, cue an easy position.  
• Session may end once the puppy has been successful.