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  • Let’s Chat: What is “Possession” and Why Do We Want It

    Mar 11, 2026

    Possession builds commitment.  It’s part of the prey sequence, and for some dogs a powerful part.  If built and cultivated correctly, we can build a confident attitude as well as shape a pure honest alert behavior. We’ll talk about what it is, what it isn’t, and how to cultivate it so your dog feels empowered to stay put, stay confident and own their find.

    Who will benefit: Anyone curious about behavior, curious about the term “possession” which I use a lot, or struggling with commitment at source.

    Speaker: Michele Ellertson

    RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

    Work with Michele:

    The Dog's PACE Lounge FB Group

    The Dog's PACE Patreon

    Michele's Webinars:

    All About Brackets Webinar

    The Dog-Driven Container: The Why and The How Webinar

    Beyond Dog Driven Container Search Webinar

    The Dog-Driven Vehicle: The Why and How Webinar

    Call Finish: Clearing Your Nosework Search Areas Webinar

    Is That Pooling or Something Else Webinar

    Mastering the Big Picture: Preparing for Elite & Summit Level Nosework Webinar

    Nose Work for Small Dogs Webinar

    Sniff. Plan. Crush It: Goal Setting the Nosework Way Webinar

    Threshold Hides: From Terrible to Terrific Webinar

    Train a Freeze Indication Webinar

    Vehicle Search Mechanics: The Handler's Role Webinar


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