Review for Novice Obedience competition but this is applicable to all dogs with smart handlers
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| Outside walk time used for heeling practice, fantastic! but keep it short: under ten minutes |
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| A word of praise and a discrete pat is sufficient; no silly jumping about, please |
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| Practice where there are distractions AFTER the dog gets the idea, go slow |
- in order to learn the dog must be under emotional control, no pain, no fear
- is chain slipcollar on the right way
- is leather leash 6 ft long and in good repair
- soft shoes for handler
- leather gloves
- no food in obedience ever for any reason (decreed by Nana)
- Praise for reward and Play for release
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| Play and praise are the best reward |
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| In obedience work, use praise and play for reward and release |
- Review important points
- correction is a leash shake from the wrist, not a choke or jerk
- all corrections in moving exercises are accompanied by praise
- the correction must happen in the direction of travel
- the collar must never be closed tight with dog tugging at it
- for stronger correction a whip like action is employed followed by profuse praise
- have a mental picture of what you want the dog to dog
- get someone to video you as a team and make adjustments
- if the dog is not doing it, you are to blame, smarten up
- keep your head up and smile pleasantly, as if you are enjoying yourself
- hands and arms should appear relaxed and carried naturally
- present a pleasant picture; It is after all, a DOG SHOW
- dress smartly and be respectful to the officials, the audience and other competitors
- pay attention to your footwork
- to leave dog on stay signal stay with right hand, always step off with right leg
- to heel away always step off with left leg
- step around about turns
No corrections are allowed in the competition ring, only a word of praise for reward (no food or profuse patting) No double commands are allowed, no dogs relieving themselves in the ring, and you must complete all the exercises including the group long stays at the end of the class even if you disqualified at the very beginning of the class and you want to go hide yourself.
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| How the chain should look from in front of the handler |
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| Putting the collar on with dog at heel on left of handler |
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| ring that goes to the leash comes from across the back of the dog's neck when he is on your left |
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| training collar and leather leash |
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| Off to travel the world |
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| Under control in public and around strangers |
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| Ready to enjoy the day |
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| Recreation is a pleasure with a well heeled dog |
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| Training benefits; ease of grooming |
A little bit of brain works relaxes a dog for the day
