Teaching Articles - Page 3

I used to train the articles always off the track first so the dog would have some idea what to do when he came across them. Now, I have gotten lazy with the last two and just started imprinting the article on the track itself. Creates more stress that way I think, but articles normally do at some point. I like lots of food jackpots at the articles though one dog I rewarded with his ball because it took his mind off the track., and because he liked it much better than food. (I had obviously created too much stress on the track itself for this dog) I like the dog to think of tracking as hunting to find the articles so it is very valid what association you first make with the articles.