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Heeling video 12 – Intro Leash Reining Leash Reining Intro NOTE: Leash Pressure is good to condition BEFORE adding reining to pivots or turns. Leash Reining is a great tool to use for turns and pivots. I rein my dog to teach and refine position. Pressure n the taught leash is … Continue reading “Heeling Tips & Tricks #12”
Heeling progression – Handling Cues – Adding a HALT Sit Heeling video 10 – Handling – Halts Footwork Timing Footwork is VERY important when adding halts as this will be your cue that your dog sees first. Remember: Practice footwork and verbal timing BEFORE adding your dog BEFORE your left heel gets ready … Continue reading “Heeling Tips & Tricks #10”
The first time your puppy jumps on you, it may be cute. However, when he becomes full grown or you are wearing your best cloths his jumping on you may not be so cute anymore! When training your puppy, be aware of how you teach him to keep all 4 of his feet on the … Continue reading “CURB THE JUMPER”
Heeling progression – 1-16 steps Random Rewarding Heeling progress – Straight-line Heeling – Increasing the number of steps. Remember Hold your right hand on 3-6 small treats in your right hand to load left hand as you are heeling and watch delivery of the reinforcement. Review the value building phase once … Continue reading “Heeling Tips & Tricks #9”
Handling Cues FOR the Person only Click Image to take you to YouTube Channel NEW HANDLER CUES intro General and Straight-Line Heel work – For your dog to do his part when heeling, you must also do your part. What hand positions are acceptable – On leash vs. off leash Body posture … Continue reading “Heeling Tips & Tricks #8”
Heeling tips and tricks # 7 REA – Moving to side Click Image to take you to YouTube Channel REA Progression dog moving to side The progression of teaching hindquarter rotation is for your dog to understand the value of placing his front feet on a box, and anticipate going to the right … Continue reading “Heeling Tips & Tricks #7”
Heeling Progression – Increasing the number of steps & new location. (1-6 steps slowly) Click Image to take you to YouTube Channel Add in Training new low distracting locations Points to Remember Start your heeling with dog in stand or going into heeling from play (i.e. while in motion). Make sure you are playing 3xs more play … Continue reading “Heeling Tips & Tricks #6”
Heeling tips and tricks # 5 Tuck Sits in Heel Position TUCK SITS at Heel Intro Click Image to take you to YouTube Channel Teaching the TUCK SIT is free on my website. Under this link — Laying a GREAT Foundation – Teaching the TUCK SIT In this video – Intro TUCK-UP SITS Reminders- Your … Continue reading “Heeling Tips & Tricks #5”
To be an effective trainer, correction or praise should occur when the dog is in the act of the behavior you are trying to eliminate or reinforce. That way, the dog can connect his behavior to your reaction. Most dogs want to please their owners and if your timing is spot on, your dog will … Continue reading “Catching in the Act!”
Don’t know about y’all during the summer months but it gets really HOT here in the south. During this time of year, I need to plan my dog’s training sessions and conditioning so that we can get the most “bang for our bucks” yet not over heat our dogs. I know you ask yourself “what … Continue reading “Gurrrrr. Summer is here.”