Heeling Progression
Raise Hand Shoulder
and Wean OFF Treat
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Weaning off treat hand close to your dog – This process will take time but it is worth your patience.
- Your last hand position will be treat hand in heel and bent so your hand is at your shoulder.
- Once your dog is moving with his head up focus for 20+ steps, move your hand up again so your arm/hand are shoulder height and repeat Steps 1-3 with your hand in the “new” position.
- REMINDER – NO SITS.
- After this step, the treat in your left hand will be weaned off over several training sessions.
- NOTE: the final hand position may also be used in Line-Ups for focus and is addressed further in the Fronts&Finish class.
- Take your time with each step and build a solid foundation. When problems arise down the road, it will be these foundations that you will fall back on.
- Building foundations takes time and rewards. Be patient!
- Adding skills BEFORE your dog has a true understanding of straight line heel will only confuse your dog and decrease his confidence.
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