1-10 Scale (Training vs Management)
1-10 Scale (Three phases)
Phase One/Training Phase/Offense: (1-5)
● Responsive to human
1 – Completely relaxed and attentive
2 - Will vary in definition depending on dog
3 - Will vary in definition depending on dog
4 - Will vary in definition depending on dog
5 - Aroused/Distracted but will still respond
Training
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Use cues and reinforcers
● Phase Two/Management Phase/Defense (6-10)
6 - Non-responsive to human or reinforcer; too distracted or aroused
7 - Will vary in definition depending on dog
8 - Will vary in definition depending on dog
9 - Will vary in definition depending on dog
10 - Boiling point (explosive!)
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Over threshold!
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Clean up and cool down
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100% management and safety
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Break the loop
Management options
▪ Disruption: temporarily interrupt behavior
▪ Redirection: channel energy into a different energy exit behavior
▪ Removal: taking dog away from stressor or taking stressor
away from dog
