A place to learn a new language, the Koehler Method of Dog Training, which is an entire language of communication between owner(s) and their dog. Let the journey begin.
NICE! When you need to stop her, don't yank on the line as that flags her (if she was watching you which she is not doing..yet) that YOU are responsible for the 'correction'. Instead, step on the line as she moves away from you as that gives her a self-correct and she won't attribute the correction to YOU, instead she will attribute the correction to THE LINE and she will take more responsibility for her position.
Make sense?
BTW..your upright body, brisk pace, and head looking forward is excellent, Nancy.
second attempt with Sofie at inverted longe line 15 Ft. behind the school, using the sidewalk as the alley 6.4.21
ReplyDeleteNICE! When you need to stop her, don't yank on the line as that flags her (if she was watching you which she is not doing..yet) that YOU are responsible for the 'correction'. Instead, step on the line as she moves away from you as that gives her a self-correct and she won't attribute the correction to YOU, instead she will attribute the correction to THE LINE and she will take more responsibility for her position.
ReplyDeleteMake sense?
BTW..your upright body, brisk pace, and head looking forward is excellent, Nancy.