This is Episode 4 with me and Schmoo and today it’s all about FOCUS HEELING. I think the focussed heel is so important for many reasons. To start with it is the most important thing in obedience, it’s used in so many phases. It is a total connection between you and your dog and I think it’s like a dance that you can do from puppyhood till their last days. I remember heeling with Goofy during his last days… and he LOVED IT.
The FOCUS HEEL is also one of the hardest exercises undoubtedly. There is so much that goes into it and when you see a master do it, it is AWESOME. It’s not just about the dog being next to you and looking up at you. It is about so much more. Where is the dog’s position? How are his motions and movements? How fast does he sit when you stop? Does he look away or stay focussed on you the whole time? What is the expression of his face, ears and body? I LOVE IT!
I spend so much time on heeling with my dogs and you’ll see that in this series with Schmoo. It’s not uncommon for me to spend an entire training session perfecting the heel. I LOVE heeling. I want it perfect and I want my dog to LOVE it. Schmoo loves to heel and it’s been a journey. At some point I will create the entire journey from day 1 and you’ll see how much work it can be. Anyone who tells you that it’s easy… is lying!
Enjoy this session with me and Schmoo!
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