Hector
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Thanks Hector! The first video is from the kennel where we are training. She is the founder. I might try the rods, interesting idea. As far as the target on the stomach or the closed hands as in the second video... Then you would have to transition somehow to hands by your sides, because that is the only acceptable presentation in the rink. I was told the dog is supposed to look at your face, not your hands for a front. That's why many trainers feed from the mouth for fronts and recalls.
Oh..yeah I don't do any formal obedience, but Hector targets my hands with his muzzle but he always looks up at me after the hit.