Field Scenario

A group training class includes dogs and owners at noticeably different skill levels, and one dog’s occasional reactivity is disrupting the group.

What You Actually Do

• Manage the reactive dog’s environment (positioning, distance) to reduce disruption to the group
• Structure exercises with enough flexibility to accommodate the range of skill levels present
• Use multiple explanation methods to reach owners with different learning styles
• Recognize group instruction as a distinct skill from one-on-one training, requiring its own preparation