Stand in one spot while the teacher walks away a distance of at least twenty feet and continue to stand immobile for a minute or two. Come to the teacher when asked to in an acceptable manner at the teacher s request. Accept not only the teacher approaching when the student is at the stand position but also accept being touched and gently rubbed and petted without moving away or evading the teacher. That although he is not only allowed but encouraged to communicate with the teacher and other humans at all times, negative actions cannot be tolerated when expressed in close proximity to the teacher or any human. Reproduction of this site in whole or part without permission is prohibited.
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