When training or showing:
Be Positive — Use positive reinforcement when you train your dog by offering treats, games, and a lot of praise if he performs a task correctly.
Be Patient – Patience is the key when you are … Continue Reading...
Category: Training TIPS!
Problems with your dog at HOME or during training? These TIPS will help you get a handle on behaviors!
Identifying PROBLEMS and finding SOLUTIONS.
Many problems or a combination of issues contribute to dogs leaving their handlers. Problems such as stress in the ring, lack of confidence, inconsistent handling, etc. can cause a dog to leave its handler when showing.
First, the Stress of … Continue Reading...
Rally Sign #206 Down While Heeling Call to Finish Sit – Training Fun & Focused
Teaching #206
Down While Heeling, Call to Finish, Sit
*Keep YOUR RALLY Fun & Focused
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Down While Heeling – Call to Finish – Sit – While heeling, the … Continue Reading...
Training Tip – Fronts
Whenever I teach and or practice fronts, I always stand up straight and “keep my face in my space”.
In other words, I keep my head/eyes looking between my toes.
When practicing fronts, I do not try to straighten
… Continue Reading... Rally Sign #205 Back Up 3 Steps – Training Fun & Focused
Teaching #205
Back Up 3 Steps
*Keep YOUR RALLY Fun & Focused
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Backup 3 Steps – While heeling, the dog and handler reverse direction walking backward at least … Continue Reading...
Rally Sign #204 Moving Down, Walk Around, Forward – Training Fun & Focused
Teaching #204
Moving Down, Walk Around, Forward
*Keep YOUR RALLY Fun & Focused
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Moving Down – Walk Around – While heeling, the dog must DOWN and stay as … Continue Reading...
Rally Sign #203 Moving Stand, Walk Around, Forward – Training Fun & Focused
Teaching #203
Moving Stand, Walk Around, Forward
*Keep YOUR RALLY Fun & Focused
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Moving Stand – Walk Around – While heeling, the dog must stand and stay as … Continue Reading...
Rally Sign #202 Halt, Stand, Sit, Forward – Training Fun & Focused
Teaching #202
Halt, Stand, Sit – Forward
*Keep YOUR RALLY Fun & Focused
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HALT – Stand – Sit – While heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. … Continue Reading...
Rally Sign #123 2 Steps Right, Forward – Training Fun & Focused
Teaching #123
2 Steps Right – Forward
*Keep YOUR RALLY Fun & Focused
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HALT – Stand – Down – While heeling, the handler halts and the dog … Continue Reading...
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...