In this video from Emma Parsons, Mary Ann Callahan and her Bodie demonstrate the Go Behind behavior. Mary Ann guides Bodie to move behind her by following her hand target. Once Bodie is positioned behind Mary Ann, she signals Bodie to settle. Now, instead of feeling overwhelmed or helpless encountering a perceived threat, Bodie has a clear action to take, which promotes a sense of security. The Go Behind behavior can also be utilized in crowded or potentially dangerous environments to keep a dog safe, or simply as a way to maintain control in everyday situations.

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