Lots of distractions today, keeping Artemis on her toes! Heelwork We started walking dog to dog, which was fine. Then mixed it up with some about turns and left about turns. Then we did positions where we ask the dogs to be in a position, ask them to wait, then walk forwards to the end [...]
Second session of the second bout of Advanced classes. Heelwork So we started with heelwork, which was fine. Then we did left about turn, which we haven't done in a while. You stand on the spot and pivot turning left, the dog is to be slightly behind you in the heel position and the dog [...]
Didn't learn anything new this session, just honing in on what we've already learnt and increasing distractions. Heel work As usual we started the class with some heel work, this time starting off at a slow funeral march pace. Always slightly excruciating with Artemis as she loves to walk fast. We practised about turn, which [...]
A very packed class this one and learning lots! Heel work Artemis definitely works better with a particular biscuit and she did great. About turns We practised about turns. An about turn is where you instruct your dog to heel and you turn clockwise 180 degrees and the dog follows you sticking close to your [...]
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