JC Mendoza wrote 05/21/2016 04:03 AM Question about heeling #400928 - 05/21/2016 04:03 AM
JC Mendoza Webboard User Reg: 05-09-2016 Posts: 8 Loc: Offline	Hi there everyone, I was wondering how I can make my dog sit in front of me to the point that his chest is almost touching my lower body? I've seen this in heaps of Leerburg videos where they would lure a puppy or a dog then pull the luring hand up to make the dog sit in front of them. I have tried this on my dog - he follows the lure nicely but when I lift it up to have him sit, he pulls back and sits about 12 inches from me. Any suggestions on how I can have him sit in front of me? I think the command that Forrest Micke uses is "Front" Thanks, JC
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Cathy Goessman wrote 05/21/2016 10:33 PM Re: Question about heeling [Re: JC Mendoza ] #400937 - 05/21/2016 10:33 PM
Cathy Goessman Webboard User Reg: 12-03-2007 Posts: 1231 Loc: Phoenix, AZ Offline	Heeling is the dog walking beside you. Front is what you're asking about. Keep backing up while you're bring the lure up and then release forward with the reward high. You want to encourage a tuck sit rather than a rocking sit. Re-watch the section with the lady who has to mime Michael while he stands right beside her in the Food DVD. Find a mirror and practice the movement without the dog. It's easy to accidentally stick a foot right in the dogs way. Make sure you aren't bending over your dog. If you have to scoot a little closer to the dog a few times and then jackpot it to make the dog more comfortable with the invasion of what they see as your personal space go for it. You can also try using an elevated surface such as a bench or your bed to help them get comfortable with the position. Does your dog know touch pads? That's another way to show them that the front position is rewarding.
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Bob Scott wrote 05/21/2016 11:14 PM Re: Question about heeling [Re: JC Mendoza ] #400938 - 05/21/2016 11:14 PM
Bob Scott Moderator Reg: 06-14-2002 Posts: 7417 Loc: St. Louis Mo Offline	Two thumbs up!! I like the idea of using the touch pad for teaching the front. Obviously the sit from the touch pad would be taught first to let it know that front feet need to stay on the pad when commanded to sit. old dogs LOVE to learn new tricks
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JC Mendoza wrote 05/22/2016 12:12 AM Re: Question about heeling [Re: Cathy Goessman ] #400939 - 05/22/2016 12:12 AM
JC Mendoza Webboard User Reg: 05-09-2016 Posts: 8 Loc: Offline	Quote: Cathy Goessman Heeling is the dog walking beside you. Front is what you're asking about. Keep backing up while you're bring the lure up and then release forward with the reward high. You want to encourage a tuck sit rather than a rocking sit. Re-watch the section with the lady who has to mime Michael while he stands right beside her in the Food DVD. Find a mirror and practice the movement without the dog. It's easy to accidentally stick a foot right in the dogs way. Make sure you aren't bending over your dog. If you have to scoot a little closer to the dog a few times and then jackpot it to make the dog more comfortable with the invasion of what they see as your personal space go for it. You can also try using an elevated surface such as a bench or your bed to help them get comfortable with the position. Does your dog know touch pads? That's another way to show them that the front position is rewarding. Hi Cathy, wow thank you! I just re-watched the Food DVD section where the lady with a GSD was being coached by ME (I think it was the "Shaping Behaviours" section).  Quote: Cathy Goessman It's easy to accidentally stick a foot right in the dogs way. Make sure you aren't bending over your dog. I'm literally doing these mistakes! Couldn't have known otherwise!  Quote: Cathy Goessman If you have to scoot a little closer to the dog a few times and then jackpot it to make the dog more comfortable with the invasion of what they see as your personal space go for it. Okay, I'll try this!  Quote: Cathy Goessman Does your dog know touch pads? That's another way to show them that the front position is rewarding. Yes, I've trained him well on touch pads. I'll give it a try as well. Thank you so much! I appreciate it!  Quote: Bob Scott Two thumbs up!! I like the idea of using the touch pad for teaching the front. Obviously the sit from the touch pad would be taught first to let it know that front feet need to stay on the pad when commanded to sit. Thanks Bob! I'll be trying these training tips later! Cheers, JC
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