Category: K9 Competition

Heeling Progression
Teaching the SLOW PACE

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Watch to the end for a NEW Training TIP

Pace Changes – There are four speed transitions you will need while you are heeling.  When teaching … Continue Reading -

Heeling video 20 Teaching
 
First Step Of Heeling With FOCUS!

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The First Step is the beginning of your heeling.  It can make or break a performance.  Take Extra care … Continue Reading -

Heeling video 19 – Left Pivot
 
Handling & Teaching
 
Note in photo you can see Poe’s right rear leg behind me. GREAT REA at work!

HANDLER CUES: LEFT PIVOT FOOT WORK
When doing a Left Pivot:

• Shift

Heeling video 18
 
REA Progression
 
Move To Ground

REA reduce to flat ground & starting left circle

• Review where you left off on your last session before replacing box with paper.
• Replace your reduced box with a

Heeling video 17
 
Heeling Progression
 
Wean Off/Raise Hand

 
Weaning off treat hand close to your dog – This process will take time but it is worth your patience and needed to get great heeling.

• Once your dog

Heeling video 16
 
Handling cues RIGHT Pivot
 
Footwork & Intro Teaching

 
PIVOTS are the foundation of ALL turns in heeling whether you are doing Rally or Obedience. I have found that most teams have difficulty performing turns … Continue Reading -

Heeling video 15
 
Weight Shift
 
A Turning Secret!

 
What is the “Weight Shift” – This is the first cue to your dog letting him know you are getting ready to turn and in which direction you will … Continue Reading -