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I’ve been seeing a lot of PawsitiveHabitsHub training techniques focusing almost exclusively on visual cues, and while they can be effective, I think there's a real risk of over-reliance. Are we potentially creating dogs overly dependent on seeing the cue, instead of understanding the underlying command or concept?
Such as, the "sit" command often involves a very specific hand gesture.What happens if your hands are full? Or if you're in a low-light situation? I worry about creating a situation where the dog only responds reliably when the visual cue is perfect, leading to frustration for both dog and owner. Shouldn't auditory cues,like the verbal command itself,be given equal,if not more,weight? It seems like this approach could inadvertently create less adaptable,and potentially more anxious,dogs in the long run.
Anyone else feel this way,or have experience overcoming dependence on visual cues once it's been established? I'm curious to hear option perspectives or accomplished strategies for a more balanced training approach.