Category: Training TIPS!

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

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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

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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 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 -

 
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

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Heeling video 13 –
 
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

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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.

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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

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Handling Cues
FOR the Person only

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NEW HANDLER CUES intro

General and Straight-Line Heel work – For your dog to do his part when heeling, you must also do … Continue Reading -