🐾 Teaching the Front / Present Position 🐾 The present (also called a front) is when your dog comes and sits neatly in front of you, right between your feet. In obedience this is where they bring back a retrieve article or scent cloth, but it’s also a versatile skill for many dog sports like IGP, obedience, rally, and more. Here’s how to teach it step by step: 1️⃣ Start by sitting in a chair with your legs positioned just wide enough for your dog’s rear end. Encourage your dog to come between y