Category: Puppies!
It can be so irritating when your dog grabs something he should not have. Often it becomes a struggle to get the object back. Wouldn’t it be great not to have to fight and chase your dog when he picks Heeling Tips & Tricks #16 Handling cues RIGHT Pivot
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 because the handler’s … Continue Reading -
Heeling Tips & Tricks #15 Weight Shift
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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 -
Heeling Tips & Tricks #14 REA progression – starting to reduce box
Heeling video 14
REA progression – starting to reduce box
REAR AWARENESS – HINDQUARTER ROTATION: REDUCE THE SIZE OF THE TARGET
- Review foundations and then reduce height of box by ½.
- Once your dog is OVER
Heeling Tips & Tricks #13 Progression Heeling 20+ Steps
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Progression Heeling 20+ Steps
Heeling progress – Straight-line Heeling – Increasing the number of steps. Random rewarding 20 + steps
- Hold your right hand on 3-6 small treats in your right hand
Use of Rewards
Reinforcement can include treats, praise, petting, or a favorite toy or game.
Since most dogs are food motivated, treats can work especially well for training. Next to food and toys, dogs love attention! Instead of, or in addition to using … Continue Reading -
Heeling Tips & Tricks #12
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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. … Continue Reading -
Heeling Tips & Tricks #10 Adding a HALT Sit
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.
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CURB THE JUMPER
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 … Continue Reading -
Heeling Tips & Tricks #9 Heeling progression – 1-16 steps
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