Teaching #29
Left About Turn
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Left About Turn–While moving with the dog in heel position, the handler makes an about turn to the left, while at the same time, the dog must move around the handler to the right and into heel position. The dog does not sit before moving forward in heel position with the handler.
Instructions. While heeling forward with the dog in heel position and directly approaching the sign, the handler makes a tight about turn (“U” turn) to the left. At the same time, the dog makes an (normal) about turn to its right staying in an outside path around the handler until it reaches heel position and continues to heel with the handler in the opposite direction. The dog and handler do not come to a halt, but continue to heel toward the next exercise location.
NOTE: In all sessions, add random rewards and release! Always keep in mind your dog’s desire and joy when training!
Scoring.
Non-Qualifying Faults.
1) Failure of the dog to make a right about turn around the outside of the handler.
2) A handler that fails to turn in the direction as outlined by the exercise sign.
Major and Minor Faults. Depending upon the deviation, major or minor deductions may be assessed for the following:
1) All normal heeling deviations.
2) A dog that fails to quickly move around the handler and back up to the heel position.
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