Tag: dog training
Heeling Tips & Tricks #22
RIGHT ABOUT PIVOT
Intro, Handling and Teaching
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HANDLER CUES: RIGHT ABOUT PIVOT FOOT WORK
The Right About Pivot is a foundation skill … Continue Reading -
Taking Breaks
We hear stories about a handler’s dedication to their sport, the hours upon hours of practice, and the conditioning and training for them and their dogs.
We are led to believe that they not only eat, drink, and sleep their … Continue Reading -
Catching in the Act!
To be an effective trainer, correction or praise should occur when the dog is in the act of the behavior you are trying to eliminate or reinforce.
That way, the dog can connect his behavior to your reaction. Most dogs … Continue Reading -
Gurrrrr. Summer is here.
Don’t know about y’all during the summer months but it gets really HOT here in the south.
During this time of year, I need to plan my dog’s training sessions and conditioning so that we can get the most “bang … Continue Reading -
Why Teach Tricks?
Trick training does provide many benefits – to you and your dog:
- In the process of learning new tricks you establish a way to learn to communicate with your dog.
- Trick training helps to build confident dogs and teaches your
Is there a difference between a skill and an exercise?
You bet there is!
What is the difference between a skill and an exercise????
An “exercise” is something I am required to do in the ring. It is a sequence of skills. The Drop on Recall, Heeling, courses in Rally … Continue Reading -
LEADER OF THE PACK
Dogs are naturally pack animals.
In a family situation with people, a dominant/pushy dog may “test” his place in the pack by asserting himself. This may be done in subtle ways such as nudging your hand for petting, stealing objects … Continue Reading -