A quick introduction to Ivan Balabanov possession games. Every shelter dog I have starts here. Possession games aren’t obedience drills — they’re about building addiction to play. In the beginning, don’t ask for sits, downs, or any fancy control. Just play. Let your dog chase, grab, tug, and win. The goal is for them to fall in love with the game. As you both improve, you can begin adding small slices of obedience into the middle of the game. Maybe you ask for a sit before you re-engage, or a do