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.
Was a bit hard to practice in the back yard, grass is so uneven due to the dogs, but it was good practice as we had not practiced in a couple of days. Being consistent is key, trying to stay on course. Nancy
On the Left Training Turn, once you have turned left, drip 'the snub' so the leash goes back into correct position.
Again, do NOT reposition your to her incorrect Halt/Sit position. Instead, you do the slide/replace and pull her TO you, then shape into a Sit. Your hand position in the Sit is schewed as you are putting your left thumb on her left side with your 4 fingers pointing to her tail. This is backwards and super hard in the back and your body, plus you don't have the control needed to help Sofie Sit easily.
Instead, keep your left thumb by your left side on her right side of her tail, your four fingers on her left side . Does that make sense? This position is MUCH easier on your back and body plus you have way more control of the dog and can easily help Sofie to do a proper Sit.
Great progress! And the one Halt, the last one? Everything was correct including your Sit Correction!
Was a bit hard to practice in the back yard, grass is so uneven due to the dogs, but it was good practice as we had not practiced in a couple of days. Being consistent is key, trying to stay on course.
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On the Left Training Turn, once you have turned left, drip 'the snub' so the leash goes back into correct position.
ReplyDeleteAgain, do NOT reposition your to her incorrect Halt/Sit position. Instead, you do the slide/replace and pull her TO you, then shape into a Sit. Your hand position in the Sit is schewed as you are putting your left thumb on her left side with your 4 fingers pointing to her tail. This is backwards and super hard in the back and your body, plus you don't have the control needed to help Sofie Sit easily.
Instead, keep your left thumb by your left side on her right side of her tail, your four fingers on her left side . Does that make sense? This position is MUCH easier on your back and body plus you have way more control of the dog and can easily help Sofie to do a proper Sit.
Great progress! And the one Halt, the last one? Everything was correct including your Sit Correction!
Good work.
Let me state that more clearly as it is way early am and my fat fingers did not type this correctly.
ReplyDelete'Again, do NOT reposition yourself to where Sophie halted out of Heel position. She is to Halt next to you, you do NOT reposition yourself to her.'
Make sense?