Every day is another chance to work on environmentals. Even at 6 years old Sig can always benefit from more novel experiences and pushing her a just little further daily! ...

Here’s why I teach multiple call-off options.

Each one builds control, but more importantly, it gives me flexibility when things change in the field. Sometimes I need her to break off and return, sometimes to drop mid-drive, sometimes to finish the job.

It’s not about stopping her, it’s about being able to redirect her with precision while she stays confident and driven.

Training different call-offs keeps her sharp, keeps her thinking, and strengthens how we communicate under pressure.

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Looks scared? Not quite.

When she’s in the box with her head buried, shaking and tail tucked, it’s easy to think she’s scared of the whip cracks. But she’s not. That’s her body overloaded with drive and pressure at the same time.

She’s locked in on the food, running hot, and her nervous system is redlining a bit. The shake isn’t fear, it’s her trying to process all that energy while staying in the game.

The funny thing is she can hold a calm down stay while the whip goes off with no issue. So it’s not the noise, it’s the mix of food drive and pressure that gets her buzzing.

We’ll work it down slowly until she can stay powerful and calm under pressure.

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