Chapter 2: (The Art of Handling & Setup)
Whether you are training in your backyard, setting up a professional arena, or filming a video to show others, environment is everything. This lesson covers how to eliminate distractions and set up a physical space where animals feel safe to learn.
In This Lesson (Overview):
Before you start training, you must learn to listen. Animals communicate constantly through subtle shifts in their body language, eyes, and energy. In this lesson, Monty Cox shares his decades of Hollywood animal training experience to help you decode what your dog (or a wild exotic animal) is actually trying to tell you.
Key Takeaways:
Eliminating Triggers: Identifying and removing sights, sounds, or smells that can distract an animal during a session.
Safety Boundaries: Proper fencing, flooring, and safety gear setups for training domestic pets or larger animals.
Filming Layout: How to position your camera and lighting if you are recording your training for online evaluation.