At Pawsitive Vybe we call discs that hover above the target Floaters.
Floaters float and hover in the air above the target creating more time for a dog to make the decision to leap up and snatch it. Floaters are like a dare, they almost tease the dog into leaping.
A well floated disc is a nearly irresistible target for dogs with prey drive.
A dog can’t leap if the disc isn’t in the right spot
Spot is a “go to a place”, or “go to a mat” behavior. This means that the dog seeks out and performs a duration behavior on a spot of the handler’s choosing. A.... Learn to float discs precisely and give your dog more time and more consistency to make leaping a habit.