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Longe line work behind the school, 6/9/21, Sean in chair with chester by side on the sidelines as distraction. She did pretty well with that, but I need help with the turn around at end of the line. Sorry, can't seem to get the hang of that. Thanks! N
1) Do not wait for Sophie to see or notice you are in Ready Position. Just go. 2) Your Pace and stride length is excellent. Quit taking a GIANT stride in the jpeg Sophie will notice. 🤭 Actually, take 1/2 length starting stride, so much shorter as the shorter stride when start5gicea the learning g dog much needed time to 'read your feet'. 4) Nancy, you walk with purpose, intention and focus, shoulders square, looking where you are going. THIS is exactly correct as it gives notice to the learning dog, "Oh, man I GOTTA get caught up or she will leave me!" Yes indeed you will so just keep on trucking..the learning dog has to learn that 'working = pay attention" or get 'caught unawares' with a collar correction. 5) Turn footwork. Walk the line, when close to snap bolt (15-18") plant your left foot turning right at a 45 degree angle. Keep that foot planted still. Now, shift your weight from the left foot to your right foot as you take a small step backwards, towards the dogs right hip. Only use your right calf to move in the direction of the dog. That is energy pressure, the dog will feel it and move away naturally. Keep that left foot planted as you swivel your left foot now towards your Point A (wherever you came from). Breathe. Your weight should be on your left foot after swiveling. Breathe. Take a small step and GO! Once you do the Turn Footwork (always turn to your right) correctly, you will feel it and know how to do correctly each and every time.
Longe line work behind the school, 6/9/21, Sean in chair with chester by side on the sidelines as distraction. She did pretty well with that, but I need help with the turn around at end of the line. Sorry, can't seem to get the hang of that.
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Nancy,
ReplyDeleteWell done! Much improvement 👏 Pointers
1) Do not wait for Sophie to see or notice you are in Ready Position. Just go.
2) Your Pace and stride length is excellent. Quit taking a GIANT stride in the jpeg Sophie will notice. 🤭 Actually, take 1/2 length starting stride, so much shorter as the shorter stride when start5gicea the learning g dog much needed time to 'read your feet'.
4) Nancy, you walk with purpose, intention and focus, shoulders square, looking where you are going. THIS is exactly correct as it gives notice to the learning dog, "Oh, man I GOTTA get caught up or she will leave me!" Yes indeed you will so just keep on trucking..the learning dog has to learn that 'working = pay attention" or get 'caught unawares' with a collar correction.
5) Turn footwork. Walk the line, when close to snap bolt (15-18") plant your left foot turning right at a 45 degree angle. Keep that foot planted still. Now, shift your weight from the left foot to your right foot as you take a small step backwards, towards the dogs right hip. Only use your right calf to move in the direction of the dog. That is energy pressure, the dog will feel it and move away naturally. Keep that left foot planted as you swivel your left foot now towards your Point A (wherever you came from). Breathe. Your weight should be on your left foot after swiveling. Breathe. Take a small step and GO! Once you do the Turn Footwork (always turn to your right) correctly, you will feel it and know how to do correctly each and every time.
Carry on...excellent progress!