For intermediate obedience dogs ready to start show polishing.
Begin Heel off Leash
Work in a quiet, secure area, do the heeling exercises, 3
circuits, 2 times daily.
Keep a journal, use the calendar and clock.
Hang the leash over one shoulder, Anna Lee prefers you use your right, use
hands on leash to give corrections then let go of leash. Keep your voice up and
get the dog to watch you by being quick and chatty. The clip to the collar
should hang straight down. (Remember when we first started heeling the clip was
at a slight angle) Now we are giving less clip guidance. Go through all the
heel commands: sit at heel, forward, halt, forward, slow, normal, left turn,
about turn, fast, normal, right turn, halt. Help with automatic sits by leash corrections,
let go of leash.
Video yourself working
the dog, and after the evening practice use the hup stick as a reward for fun,
then put the dog in the crate to percolate the lesson. After about ten minutes,
time to come out of crate or enclosure for a cuddle or treat or supper or whatever you prefer as reward for
your dog.
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| Toys are a great reward after percolating time |
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| The hup stick is a good release |
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| Treats in a puzzle toy are an excellent way to reward |
