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Kane
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Training topics
- Down
- Tug, and the out
- Let's go and leash yielding
Kane’s filmed training sessions, in order. He trained alongside Kali, and their family story follows both dogs home: off leash together in their own yard.
What this case teaches
The record
11 clips across 2 filmed sessions, each linked to
0:12
Which game does Kane want?
2:02
I gave the ball 3/10. Then Kane changed my mind.
7:33
Can play become the reward?
8:00
One down ≠ a learned cue.
17:36
Why I stopped this exercise.
0:47
The session changed. The learning continued.
5:15
Let him explore. Then ask for something.
8:04
The first walking down still needed help.
13:18
Less help. A clearer response.
15:53
The next try still needed clarification.
18:45
This is the down we were working toward.
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27 videos and 11 Shorts. Listed newest publication first.
Training videos
Videos are listed by their published YouTube titles.
Kane — Protection Dog Training Session | 2026-09-29 17:13 | Angier K9
The first part of a protection session on 2026-09-29, three days after the two 09-26 sessions.
Session summaryKali & Kane — Off-Leash Together At The Park | 2026-09-29 15:44 | Angier K9
The two dogs' first filmed outing off-leash together, at a park, by title date 2026-09-29 (a week after the second owner lesson, where the trainer said he would work and film them together before go-home).
Session summaryKane — Protection Dog Training Session | 2026-09-29 17:26 | Angier K9
The restart of the 2026-09-29 protection session after a short pause in which the speakers dealt with a small snake.
Session summaryKane — Protection Dog Training Session | 2026-09-26 16:26 | Angier K9 | Corrected
An afternoon protection session one day after the first felt sleeve bite.
Session summaryKane — Protection Dog Training Session | 2026-09-26 21:23 | Angier K9 | Corrected
The second protection session of 2026-09-26, five hours after kAaKCgTHagA, done in the dark by the truck's light.
Session summaryKane — Dog Training Session | 2026-09-25 16:54 | Angier K9
A short outdoor session three days after the second in-program lesson (title 2026-09-22).
Session summaryKali & Kane — In-Program Owner Lesson | 2026-09-22 15:48 | Angier K9
Kane — Dog Training Session | 2026-09-21 19:29 | Angier K9
Kali & Kane — In-Program Owner Lesson | 2026-09-22 17:23 | Angier K9
Part 2 of the second in-program owner lesson at the owners' home, title stamp 2026-09-22 17:23.
Session summaryKane — Dog Training Session | 2026-09-21 15:18 | Angier K9
An obedience walk at Lake Benson on the afternoon between two short protection rounds.
Session summaryKane — Dog Training Session | 2026-09-21 13:43 | Angier K9
Angier K9 | Kane's Training Session | Full Session | 2026-09-17 | 14:32
Angier K9 | Kali & Kane 1st In-Program Lesson Part 1 | Full Session | 2026-09-14 | 18:41
Topics: The dog tells you the reward; Start with freedom; Honest limits, and reliability is not permission.
concept tagsAngier K9 | Kali & Kane 1st In-Program Lesson Part 2 | Full Session | 2026-09-14 | 19:48
Topics: Honest limits, and reliability is not permission; Pressure, release, reward; The dog tells you the reward.
concept tagsAngier K9 | Kane's Training Session | Full Session | 2026-09-08 | 17:09
Topics: Hidden help; Assess before you ask; The leash is a prop.
concept tagsAngier K9 | Kali's Training Session | Full Session | 2026-09-08 | 13:56
Topics: Reading the dog; Hidden help; Pressure, release, reward.
concept tagsAngier K9 | Kane's Training Session | Full Session | 2026-09-08 | 16:50
Topics: The dog tells you the reward; Assess before you ask; Hidden help.
concept tagsAngier K9 | Kali's Training Session | Full Session | 2026-09-06 | 18:16
Topics: Hidden help; Honest limits, and reliability is not permission; Assess before you ask.
concept tagsAngier K9 | Kali Training Session | Full Session | 2026-09-03 | 23:40
Topics: Pressure, release, reward; Social pressure.
concept tagsAngier K9 | Kali's Training Session | Full Session | 2026-09-03 | 23:22
Topics: The dog tells you the reward; Pressure, release, reward; The three stress reducers.
concept tagsAngier K9 | Kali's Training Session | Full Session | 2026-09-06 | 18:37
Topics: The leash is a prop; Pressure, release, reward; The three stress reducers.
concept tagsAngier K9 | Down, Sit and Place Practice | Kali's Full Training Session
Channel recording: down, sit and place practice.
channel recordingAngier K9 | Can Kali Stay on Place While Life Happens? | Full Session
Angier K9 | Place Training in Real Life: Settle, Reset & Guest Entry | Kane Full Session
Angier K9 | Place Training: Callie Holds 14:33+, Then Resets & Rebuilds | Full Session
Angier K9 | Kali Training Session
Angier K9 | Kane Training Session
Shorts
Less Help on the Next Down | Kane Part 9 | Angier K9
One More Clarification | Kane Part 10 | Angier K9
Kane Gets the Verbal-Only Down | Kane Part 11 | Angier K9
The Cool-Off Walk Begins | Kane Part 6 | Angier K9
The First Down on the Walk | Kane Part 8 | Angier K9
Find the Game Kane Wants | Field Notes 1/5 | Angier K9
I Changed My Mind About the Ball | Kane 2/5 | Angier K9
Why I Stopped This Exercise | Kane 5/5 | Angier K9
One Down Does Not Mean a Learned Cue | Kane 4/5 | Angier K9
Explore First, Then Ask | Kane Part 7 | Angier K9
Can Play Become the Reward? | Kane 3/5 | Angier K9