Luring is showing the animal something it wants, usually food, and using it to encourage the animal to move in the desired way. On the first few trials, I let George see that my right hand held food, and used it to encourage him to move toward the hoop.

What is luring and why is it used?

Lure-reward training is a highly effective way to teach your dog new behaviors. ... This type of training simply involves using a food reward to guide the dog into the desired position or behavior. If your dog is not motivated by food you can toys instead.

Is Luring positive reinforcement?

Basically, there are two types of positive reinforcement training, 1) lure-reward training and 2) clicker training. Lure reward training involves using food to lure an animal into position. It may include use of a clicker or other marker signal to mark desired behaviors.