I'm working with a client who for various reasons would like to train her dog to get between her and strangers in crowded places. Nothing aggressive or overt, just if someone comes into her space to the left, the dog goes to her left to give the handler some breathing room.
She's come up with the idea of teaching each position (left, right, front, back) as a different cue and I think it's a good idea. I should be able to help her out, especially if she agrees to use the clicker. (I think she will.) Can anyone think of a different way to train this? The dog is pretty biddable and responsive, although he's not naturally stuck to her side like a border collie, so encouraging him to stay close might take a little bit of time.