Teaching #28 Halt, Fast Forward
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HALT – Fast Forward from Sit – While heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits in heel position. With the dog sitting in heel position, the handler commands and/or signals the dog to heel and immediately moves forward at a fast pace. This must be followed by a normal pace.
Instructions. This exercise is initiated with a HALT. The handler commands the dog to heel and at the same time begins to run forward at a fast pace. The dog must stay with the handler in approximate heel position. The team will continue to run until it comes to Normal Pace exercise sign or may be concluded by the team crossing the Finish Line at the fast pace.
NOTE: In all sessions, add random rewards and release! Always keep in mind your dog’s desire and joy when training!
Scoring. All normal heeling deviations are to be assessed depending upon the extent of the deviation.
Non-Qualifying Faults.
1) Dogs that do not respond to the command to move forward at a fast pace. 2) Dog that does not sit at the halt.
Major to Minor Faults. Depending upon the deviation, major or minor deductions may be assessed for the following:
1) Dogs that hesitates or waits until the handler has moved before running to catch up to heel
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