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In today's tutorial, I'm excited to take you through an essential and often overlooked skill in your dog's training repertoire: walking backwards. This skill is not only a fun party trick but also an important building block for advanced training techniques. It enhances your dog's spatial awareness, agility, and focus, all while deepening the bond you share with your pup.

We'll kick things off by introducing your dog to the physical cue that signals them to walk backwards. Initially, we celebrate each small step backward with a reward, gradually increasing our expectations until the dog confidently understands the movement. This stepbystep reinforcement helps build a solid foundation for the behavior.

Once your dog masters walking backwards with the desired speed and precision, and maintains eye contact, we'll introduce the verbal command. It's crucial to say the command before presenting the physical cue, creating a clear pattern for your dog to follow. Over time, the verbal command alone will prompt the behavior, eliminating the need for a physical cue.

Additionally, we're diving into the world of conditioned reinforcers by teaching three specific markers that signal different types of rewards: the continuation marker, the terminal marker, and the secondary terminal marker. These markers are key to clear communication and effective training.

But that's not all – we're also laying the groundwork for two exciting commands: the "send away" and the "through" command, with the latter involving your dog running through your legs. These exercises are not only fun but serve as stepping stones to more complex behaviors, boosting your dog's motivation and eagerness to learn.

Join me as we embark on this journey to unlock new possibilities in your dog's training, making each session a rewarding experience that strengthens the incredible bond between you and your dog.

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