Sne Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I was just wondering if anyone uses hand signals for a release? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I don't because I can be very sloppy with my hand gestures and often make them without intending to. I always try to make a concerted effort to be aware of what I'm doing with my hands when giving commands becuse I sometimes find I've paired a command and a hand signal without realising....but of course my dogs have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 (edited) Not as a general rule - would very rarely find the need for it. But have done so for a deaf dog in for basic training. Edited June 3, 2007 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdude Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I use a double handed "shoo", where palms finish up in the "high ten position". Not really out of neccessity, more out of habit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReXy Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 i just have a verbal command of "free" and then play.. he knows what it means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lablover Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I was just wondering if anyone uses hand signals for a release? Release from training, yes......but not from control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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