FB Live – Pocket Hand for Heeling

by | Jun 16, 2018 | facebook live

I talk a lot about “Pocket hand”.  That’s because it has turned out to be my most useful training tool!  I use it to teach heeling, finishes, straight positions, fronts, etc. So this afternoon I did a FB live on pocket hand to help anyone who might...

Those Pesky Finishes

by | Jun 24, 2013 | Lyra

My least favorite precision aspect of obedience is the finish.  No surprise, it is also where I lose the most points.  Funny how that works. I do pretty well with the “around” finish but I struggle with the  flip to heel.  That bugs me.  I want my dogs to...

Lyra – 10 months – Adding a Hand Target

by | Jun 19, 2012 | Lyra

Lyra is learning to sit automatically in heel position.  I’m also starting to teach her a left hand finish. In both cases, it’s helpful to have a hand taget; I ask Lyra to touch the side of her muzzle against the side of my hand.  In this way, I can place...