Getting the Green Light: A Protocol for Choice and Consent Webinar discusses a "ready to work" + a "start button" protocol pairing to make sure a dog is able to work in a new environment and give them a choice about whether to proceed. "Ready to work" is defined as able and willing to work with the handler in that moment. "Start button" is defined as a behavior the dog knows precedes a procedure or sequence of events. Using them together, for example for Nosework or other performance events, enhances communication with the handler and gives the dog a way to choose to work and perform. Using each button separately (using Ready as a check in, and Start Button as consent) is also discussed.

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