Teaching #17
Slow Pace
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17. Slow Pace – Dog and handler must slow down noticeably. This must be followed by a normal pace unless it is the last station on the course.
NOTE: There are signs that indicate a change of pace, or speed. Normally, heeling should be done a a brisk walk. It doesn’t matter much what size your dog is, since pretty much any dog can easily move faster than a walking human. Normal heeling pace should be the kind of walk you do when you are wanting to get somewhere, but aren’t in a terrible hurry. It should be a comfortable, brisk pace .
The Slow Pace sign must be followed by #19 Normal Pace, except that the Slow may be the last sign on the course. The change of speed must be noticeable, and should happen near the sign (usually slightly in front and to the left of the sign) just like any of the other exercises. I tell students that the Slow Pace is a stroll or 1/2 a normal pace.
AKC Rally® Basic Signs Training origin: changes of pace are traditional obedience exercises: the dog should learn to stay in Heel position as the handler moves freely about, turning, slowing down, speeding up, stopping.
Instructions. As the team approaches the change of pace sign, the handler is to noticeably reduce his speed as directed by the exercise sign. Think !/2 what your normal pace is with your dog.
Scoring. This exercise is scored as in traditional Obedience.
Non-Qualifying Faults.
1) Handler misses sign all together and does no change of pace. b.
Major Faults.
1) Failure of the handler to change pace as directed by the exercise sign.
2) Failure of the dog to stay in heel position.
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