I saw a hat on a website that said "
K9" in big letters. I was beginning the distraction phase of training my Dutchie. I take him to shopping centers, Walmart, grocery stores etc. I put him on stays, heeling, watch me, come and anything else I can think of. I now wear my "
K9" hat. I've done this type training with other dogs without the hat. What a different attitude I get with the hat versus without the hat. The public has a whole different mentality if I have to do a correction. Not one person has attempted to pet my dog since I started wearing the thing. That was always a irritating situation. It's crazy what perception can do. Everyone smiles and waves.
