Category: Training TIPS!

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.

Leash Reining is a great tool to use for turns and pivots. … Continue Reading -

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 -

Heeling tips and tricks # 7
 
REA – Moving to side

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REA Progression dog moving to side

The progression of teaching hindquarter rotation is for your dog to understand the value … Continue Reading -

Heeling Progression –
Increasing the number of steps & new location. (1-6 steps slowly)

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Add in Training new low distracting locations

Points to Remember

• Start your heeling with dog in stand or

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