PRO TIP: When luring a dog with food, make sure the lure stays right at the dog’s nose at all times. One of the most common mistakes I see when people try to shape behaviour using a lure is that the handler’s hand, holding the reward, moves too far ahead of the dog’s face. When this happens, the dog disengages, resulting in sloppy shaping and giving the dog too much wiggle room to lose focus. Keep your movements slow at first, speeding up as you become more proficient. Precise, and be mindful of