OBEDIENCE WITH ELLEN

 I highly recommend each of you attending this Seminar. Connie Cleveland is a highly respected trainer. I started with her taking regular lessons in 2014. She has a common sense approach to everything. She's funny. She's smart. And she communicates well. I've never seen a better teacher. CONNIE CLEVELAND - Connie will share with the participants her proven methods of systematically teaching each skill and technique at every competitive level while also injecting fun into the process.  Her discerning eye for detail will motivate you to elevate your standards of training to bring out the very best in your dog! This is a wonderful opportunity to experience a seminar right here at Cape Fear Dog Training Club. The Two-Day Working Spot is $195. Auditing is $125. Here is the flyer -- Questions, contact Roberta Pylate , or call her at 910-987-1936

 If you're like me, you train on your own a lot.  Once in a while, I find the need to do some Opposition Reflex when alone --- an exercise where the dog has to work harder and commit to being in position. Check this out with a Flexi and a 2 lb. wrist weight:

 

  Calling your dog to heel is a lovely exercise to build awareness of Heel Position and it can even be used to increase drive.  This can be done off leash, but can also be done on leash.  Note timing of the Mark and Pay.

 

    This is called "Brick Work." But we actually use an upside down rubber bowl. These can be purchased at  Tractor Supply This trick will teach our dogs to do a Left Turn without tripping the handlers! The finished product will be a dog who's front feet stay still, while his back feet cross step.