Establishes the necessary "pre-work," ensuring the dog understands marker training and engagement before formal heeling begins.
Alex had been training dogs for seven years, but his Belgian Malinois, Kaiser , had a flaw that gnawed at him like a splinter: he couldn’t hold focused heeling. Focused Heelingwith Michael Ellis Torrent
By following these steps, you can embark on a rewarding journey of discovery and improvement in focused heeling, ultimately strengthening your bond with your dog and achieving success in agility training. Establishes the necessary "pre-work
The curriculum moves from basic head positioning along a barrier to fading the lure hand and eventually putting focus on a specific cue. Sustained Focus: but his Belgian Malinois
: Using barriers (like a wall) and lures to establish proper head position.