Wean Off LURES!

– Or shift responsibility to your dog!
Once your dog understands what you expect, extra help such as verbal reminders, leg pats and leash cues should no longer be used.  In addition, at this stage,  treat/food should no longer be … Continue Reading...

Rally Sign #121 Halt, Step Front, Finish Right, Forward – Training Fun & Focused

121 halt step front finish right forwardTeaching #121

HALT – Step in Front – Finish Right – Forward
 
*Keep YOUR RALLY Fun & Focused
 
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Rally Sign #Special Handling & Footwork – Training Fun & Focused

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Handling & Footwork
 
*Keep YOUR RALLY Fun & Focused
 
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Handling & Footwork
Points to Remember:

  • Straight Line Heeling – Your goal is to keep your
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Rally Sign #120 Left Turn, Dog Circles Right, Forward – Training Fun & Focused

120 left circle forwardTeaching #120

Left Turn, Dog Circles Right, Forward
 
*Keep YOUR RALLY Fun & Focused
 
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Left Turn, Dog Circles Right, Forward – While heeling, the handler turns left and … Continue Reading...

Rally Sign #119 Right Turn, Dog Circles Right, Forward – Training Fun & Focused

119 right turn circleTeaching #119
 
Right Turn, Dog Circles Right, Forward
 
*Keep YOUR RALLY Fun & Focused

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Right Turn, Dog Circles, Forward – While heeling, the handler turns right and the … Continue Reading...

Speak softly

or better yet not at all!

Do you ever say “why doesn’t my dog listen to me?”

In order for a dog to work with you, he must be thinking about you. He can’t hear what you are saying if … Continue Reading...

Rally Sign #118 Halt, 2 Steps, Call to Heel – Training Fun & Focused

118 halt 2 steps heelTeaching #118
 
HALT – 2 Steps, Call to Heel
 
*Keep YOUR RALLY Fun & Focused

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Rally Sign Teaching Backing in HEEL Position – Training Fun & Focused

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Backing in Heel Position
 
*Keep YOUR RALLY Fun & Focused

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Backing in Heel – is used in multiple Rally signs. TEACH backing BEFORE sequencing into a sign.… Continue Reading...

Rally Sign #117 Halt, Pivot Left – Training Fun & Focused

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HALT – Left Pivot
 
*Keep YOUR RALLY Fun & Focused

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HALT – Pivot Left – Forward – While heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. … Continue Reading...

Rally Sign #116 Halt, Pivot Right – Training Fun & Focused

116Teaching #116
 
HALT – Right Pivot
 
*Keep YOUR RALLY Fun & Focused

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HALT – Pivot Right – Forward – While heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. … Continue Reading...