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Cue notebook
Nothing saved or sent. Reload clears entries. Do not enter personal, policy or medical details.
No score or training recommendation is generated. Keep the setting with each observation.
Describe one intended meaning
Write the chosen word or gesture and the observable action you intend it to mean. A fictional example is a hand signal paired with a simple action in a familiar room. The card records your plan; it does not establish that the animal understands it or that the action will occur in a new setting.
Rehearse your part first
Dogs Trust suggests trying a training sequence without the dog first so the person is clear about it. This can help you notice where your hands, marker or reward may be confusing. Keep the practice humane and ask a qualified trainer when you need help breaking a task into manageable steps.
Separate the plan from an observation
Planned action and observed behavior are different records. If a cue did not produce the action, note the setting without inventing intent. Dogs Trust advises patience and going back a step when a dog struggles. A single attempt is not a test of intelligence, loyalty or a permanent trait.
Keep the notebook private and temporary
Use generic labels, not names, medical records or contact information. The card lives only in page memory and clears on reload. It does not save, email, copy to the app or contact a trainer. Aggregate web and app-link measurements are separate and do not include the contents of your card.