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A-52 Handler line management

Handler manages the long line (15-30 ft per §4.2) with appropriate tension, reads the dog's body language, and provides support without over-cueing.

Where it appears in the sport

L1 TRK Handler Skill (15 pts). Essential across every tracking level; also implicit in L3 EN 3.1 (article search with discrimination).

Prerequisites

Starting behavior — no prerequisites.

Unlocks

Lessons that teach this behavior

Training content for this behavior is in production (Not Started).