In this episode Rich and Howard have a casual conversation about obedience. They differentiate the difference between obedience and manners. It is entirely possible to have a dog that is good at specific obedience tasks, but lacks manners. It's also possible to have a dog that has good manners but lacks good fundamental obedience. Many times what pet owners truly want is a mannerly dog. We hope you enjoy the conversation. Manners vs obedienceManners outweighs obediencePet peeve, if the heel command is given it must be maintained. Moving from point A to B does not mean the dog has to be in a heel command.Guidelines for walking with your dog.Phases of learning.Focused heel.What are the expectations on the dog?Say what you mean, mean what you say.Koehler method.Obedience on a detection dog.Working the dog in front of you. What method is best for this dog.How can you knock the process when the end result looks good.Choose a path and stay with it. No mans land.Leashed provide direction Ecollars do not.Active and passive stressors.Pulling the dog to you.Can a dog be in a focused heel and still be aware of it's surroundings?Teach specific skills and then put them together.Successive approximation - baby steps.Balance in training.Once a command is given the dog is expected to hold it until it's been given a release command.What is your release command? Make sure it is not a word that is used often in conversation.3 D's of dog training. Distance, Duration, Distractions.Place is not a prison sentence it's for impulse control.If sit means sit and down means down why to we have a stay command?Not all dogs are motivated by the same things.Significance of teaching dogs to overcome obstacles. Strategies for dealing with anxiety during fireworks.Teaching your dog to do something different during the times of stress.Free Pro tip!!Don't get in a hurry.We are pleased to have Hold The Line K9 Conference htlk9.com as a sponsor of the The Working Dog Depot Podcast. Joe Lutkowski and his staff are currently securing vendors and presenters for the 2024 conference. The Hold The Line K9 Conference will be in a brand new location. The dates and location are April 9, 10, and 11 in  Myrtle Beach South Carolina. There's nothing finer than to be in Carolina in the Spring time. Additional information will be forthcoming.  We are taking reservations for the Pro Series. If you want Rich and Howard to come to your location we can make it happen. They have come together to provide workshops on any K9 related topic you like. Open to law enforcement and civilian attendees. Contact Howard at hjyk91@gmail.com or 704-473-9885