Heeling Training Tips – Trial Preparation and Heeling Patterns (Tip 3)
When you are working on heelwork training to prepare for trials, here's a fun drill you can try that will make your training more enjoyable and also help you identify training or handling issues. Plan your heeling pattern before you train your dog. Don't always start...
Heeling Training Tips – Reinforcement Procedures (Tip 2)
Reinforcement procedures can make or break your dog's heel position. The method you use to reward your dog for heeling should be designed to ensure that potential issues, like forging or wide heeling, are not unintentionally built into the performance. Reinforcement...
Heeling Training Tips – Crooked Sits (Tip 1)
I was an AKC obedience judge for over 22 years, and I'd like to share a few heeling tips from the experience I've gained as a judge and a top competitor. Heeling Tip - In the obedience class I teach locally, I am constantly reminded that exhibitors (new and...
Are You Frustrated with your Dog’s Start Line?
Agility competitors, are you frustrated with your dog's start line? Do you feel like getting your dog to stay in position is a constant battle? Does your dog remain in position at home and in class but never at the trial? Are you confused because your dog's start line...
Differences Training Competition Heeling for Small Dogs
This topic came up in a question from Amy Cook's small dog webinar at the end of August. Unfortunately, I could not attend the webinar, but I was asked about my opinions later, giving me an excellent opportunity to think about it more. The question was about...
