Week 2 Pack Learning Videos

 Homework is basically all the skills in week 1, but now working them outside Or with dropped leash inside (for stays).

Inside circle sit stays with dropped leash:


Sits with Correction (when needed) Outside on Long Line:


Still sit stays outside on long line:


Circle sit stays outside on long line with Maple:




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