For demonstrations, which approach is emphasized?

• A. Use a student or dog
• B. Actively go through protocol step by step yourself
• C. Use trained dog for predictable behavior
• D. Class dog might be stressed

Answer: (B)

Demonstrations work best when you actively walk through the protocol step by step yourself, narrating what you’re doing, which cues you’re using, how you determine success, and how you manage any errors or adjustments. This shows the exact sequence and timing the learner should follow, plus the reinforcement plan and safety considerations, so the observer understands not just the end result but how to reproduce it reliably. If you rely on a dog to perform the behavior, you risk obscuring the individual steps and introducing variability that hides what the learner needs to practice. A trained dog can give a consistent demonstration, but it may mask gaps in the handler’s ability to articulate or implement the protocol. A stressed class dog can distort the demonstration and raise welfare concerns, making the process less informative and less ethical.