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At K915, we don’t just hand out food— we deliver it with purpose. Every method of food delivery is designed to communicate something specific to your dog: how well they did, if they can improve, or the session is over. By changing how we give food — not just what we give — we shape the dog’s mindset, movement, and focus. These delivery systems become part of the language we use to teach, reinforce, and build lasting clarity. It’s not just about giving rewards — it’s about how we give them that makes all the difference.
The Cone
The Cone
Description:
Description:
Our most used lure. We tuck several small treats between your fingers like cone, creating a “bundle” of food that’s easy to control while luring.
Purpose:
Purpose:
Encourages smooth luring
Best For:
Best For:
General food lures
Trainer Tip:
Trainer Tip:
Do not hold so much that the food falls out
The Thumb Palm
The Thumb Palm
Description:
Description:
Hold larger pieces of food in the palm, secured by your thumb. Lure with the palm facing forward, and release by lifting the thumb.
Purpose:
Purpose:
Encourages smooth luring
Best For:
Best For:
If the food is larger in your hand
General food lures
Trainer Tip:
Trainer Tip:
Practice the thumb release — it should feel smooth and intentional.
The Vault
The Vault
Description:
Description:
Cup a handful of food in your hand and allow your dog to gently nibble from it while you slowly release pieces toward the fingertips.
Purpose:
Purpose:
Builds duration on the eating of the treats, thus making it a more valuable reward.
Best For:
Best For:
Making a "normal" payment a little more valuable
Trainer Tip:
Trainer Tip:
Keep the energy low and steady. This one’s about patience.
The Pinch
The Pinch
Description:
Description:
Use your thumb and index finger to pinch a small piece of food, delivering it directly into your dog’s mouth.
Purpose:
Purpose:
Precise, fast reward for clear marker timing or tight shaping.
Best For:
Best For:
Rewarding a rep we like but do not love.
Trainer Tip:
Trainer Tip:
Think of it like saying, “You did good, but you can do better”
The Shovel
The Shovel
Description:
Description:
As your dog eats from one hand, your other hand grabs the next handful. When the first is empty, you “shovel” in the next reward from the opposite hand.
Purpose:
Purpose:
Continuous reinforcement highlighting an amazing rep
Best For:
Best For:
Jackpots
Paying for a great rep
Trainer Tip:
Trainer Tip:
Deliver the food right to them, keep them in the position they are being rewarded for
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