A play session consists of the dog chasing and catching the lure.
The controller is programmed with a 90 second play session timer.
The dog should be allowed to catch the lure each play session. Dogs that are not allowed to catch the lure can lose interest in the game or may develop unwanted behaviors like hyper focusing on the drive unit (or field pulleys) or getting too excited to calm down after playing.
This is related to the Predatory cycle - which Meghan explains in this video
Apr 29, 2026