HEEL ON LEASH
About-turn This week, add the about-turn to your heeling repertoire. The about-turn is like the right U-turn, except that after the turn is made, you retrace your steps. As a result, this turn is more exacting than either the U-turn or the right turn, and the dog is required to speed up a lot to keep up to you. It’s a good idea to practise this turn first without the dog so you can master the footwork. Teach your dog the same way you taught him the right U-turn. As you start into the turn give the heel command again, “Rex, heel.” Help the dog through the turn by guiding him with the collar and leash or with the motivator in sight near his nose. Once through the turn, praise the dog with, “Good heel” and give him the food tidbit, but continue heeling. Repeat the exercise a couple of more times then release and praise the dog. Continue to guide the dog through this turn only for a couple of days to get him comfortable with it. Then, just as you did with the right-turn, begin the process of withdrawing the food by holding it out of sight in your left hand.
Automatic sit The automatic sit should be automatic by now. Starting this week, spend lots of time practising the forward-halt. Your dog will only learn this by repetition. Remember to praise him every time you halt and sit him. Periodically test the dog to see if he is starting to sit automatically. If he shows any indication of placing himself into an automatic sit, praise him lavishly. However, even when you’re testing him, don’t wait more than a couple of seconds before placing him in the sit.
Come Continue to practise long-line come and come fore exercises as you walk with your dog. Do at least three each of these exercises per day.
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