
About this episode
Jordan Horak of Cato Outdoors comes on and discusses everything place boards including how to use them! We aren't limited to just place boards though. We go down a number of rabbit holes on training in this one!
Is it a "place board" or a "platform?"
What exactly is a place board and how do you use it?
Why does elevation matter?
Introducing a puppy to a board.
A good handoff.
Marking behaviors
Avoidance and PERCEIVED pressure.
Foundational training with place boards
Simple, Short, Sterile
Offered behaviors
Get creative and be intentional!
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