Hi, I have tried to search thru the forum but I couldn't find any subject on this area. Hence, I created a new Distance Control subject.
The method I used to avoid my dog's legs moving forward is to put my dog in front of a "bar" so that she can’t move her front legs forward while I will give the commands; sit, stand & down from a distance in front of her. I have been trying this for many months (or even close to a year). Initially I taught she will learn and become a "habit" for her not to move forward.
However, in the recent competition, she stretched her front legs forwards from Sit to Down, and naturally she moved forward from Down to Stand. It caused her losing a lot of point.
Is there a better way to teach the distance control so that the dog’s front legs stay put thru out the exercise?
Hi Stanley;
The way I teach the sit, down and stand teaches the dog not to move the front feet forward. Could you describe for me how you taught each position. I think initially, using props helps the dog, but you have to proof the positions without the props. I look forward to your reply.
Roni
Your answer will help me in my reply to you.
Thanks
Roni,
I did the similar way, I trained her in front of a curb. Before starting the Distance Conntrol exercise, she already knows the Sit, Stand and Down command. So I leave it her to figure out herself that there is no way for her to step forward because of the curb. During training, there is always a crub in front of her.
When I give the Down command, she will Down but she will curl her front feet because there is no space for she to straighten her front feet. However, Once there is no curb, she will straighten her front feet while she is 'Down".
Do you correct the dogs if move when without props ? & how ?
how do you ensure the dog front feet remains unmoved ?
Hi Stanley;
I don't think sometimes dogs realize what they are doing in reference to barriers. It is especially important how the sit, down and stand are taught because of how they then move their bodies. Do you have access to a box of somesort that the dog can get on? It needs to be sturdy. The box needs to be just big enough for the dog to get on, better to go smaller than larger.
Have the dog do the exercises on the box. This will tell you if she truely understands not to move her feet. I would not correct the dog as I don't think her understanding is clear. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Roni
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Distance Control for competition
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