Behavior taxonomy

Dog assumes and holds a sit position on cue, in front of or beside handler, on flat surface, without additional cues.

Dog assumes and holds a down position on cue, prone with elbows to ground, without additional cues.

Dog assumes and holds a standing position on cue, on all four legs, without moving or shifting into sit or down.

Dog returns to handler on cue from short distance, no formal position required at delivery.

Dog offers sustained visual attention to handler on cue, held through minor environmental variables.

Dog remains in a declared position (sit, down, stand) with handler present, brief duration (5-15 seconds), no distractions.

Dog walks in proximity to handler on a slack leash without pulling, on cue or in casual movement between exercises.

Dog accepts the placement of a K9 Elements-approved agitation muzzle without avoidance, pawing, or attempts to remove.

Dog transitions between sit, down, and stand positions on cue, in immediate proximity to handler.

Dog engages positively with primary rewards (food or toy) or with bite work depending on discipline. Foundation of dog's willingness to work.

Dog offers a bark on handler cue, sustained until released.

Dog indicates the source of a scent (article, hide, target) by assuming and holding a passive position (sit, down, or stand per handler declaration).

Dog indicates the source of a scent through an active behavior (bark, paw, stare) per handler-declared style, sustained until released.

In any working state (heel, stay, retrieve, position at distance), dog holds focus on the task while decoys are active in the field, without breaking task to engage or react to decoy activity.