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...
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 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...
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