28:20 · Formal and informal requests
Identify the words used and the response the trainer expects from each request.
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Angier K9 | Ramsey & Roxy First In-Program Lesson
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Roxy and Ramsey’s owner lesson distinguishes formal and informal requests, names before cues, release and time to respond.
Published 2026-07-27 · Channel recording · 45m 51s
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30:15 · A cue includes its ending
Listen to how the trainer describes holding a response until release.
35:33 · Leave time to respond
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