OBEDIENCE WITH ELLEN

This can be used for  ANY stay position SIT STAND  DOWN  

CHAPTER 4  OPEN Section 7. Command Discrimination.  The principal features of this exercise are the dog’s correct response to the handler’s first commands and/or signals and that the dog stays until the handler returns to heel position.  The orders are:  “Leave your dog”  and “Back to your dog.”  The judge must use signals for directing the handler to command and/or signal the dog to change position except for the first position and that order is: “Stand your dog” { always the command in Open A}   or  “Down your dog.” 

 

  FROM  AKC® OBEDIENCE REGULATIONS CHAPTER 2  REGULATIONS  FOR PERFORMANCE  AND JUDGING STANDARDS  AND  PROCEDURES  Section  1. Standardized  Judging.    The Obedience  Regulations are the basic guide to judging but do not contain explicit  directions for every possible situation and only list the more common and serious faults.  They clearly define the exercises, their order and the standards  by which they  are to be judged.  If a decision  depends on the exact  wording of the Obedience  Regulations,  the  judge  is  expected  to  look  up  the  specific regulation  prior to making the decision.  Standardized  judging  is of paramount  importance.  Judges are not permitted  to inject their own variations  into the exercise  but will see that each handler and dog perform the various exercises e...

AKC® OBEDIENCE REGULATIONS CHAPTER 4 OPEN  Obedience Regulations Section 6. Heel Free and  Figure Eight, Performance  and Scoring. Obedience Regulations This  exercise  will  be  performed  in  the  same  manner  as the  Novice  Heel on Leash and  Figure  Eight  exercise  except  that  the  dog will  be  off leash. Orders and scoring are  the  same  as in the  Novice  Heel  on Leash  and Figure Eight.  REFERENCE NOVICE HEEL

 AKC® OBEDIENCE REGULATIONS CHAPTER 2 Regulations for Performance and Judging  Section 18. Heel Position.   The heel position as defined in these regulations applies whether the dog is sitting, standing, lying down or moving at heel.  The dog should be at the handler’s left side straight in line with the direction the handler is facing.  The area from the dog’s head to shoulder is to be in line with the handler’s left hip.  The dog should be close to but not crowding its handler so that the handler has freedom of motion at all times.   Section 19. Hands and Arms.   The Heel on Leash and Figure Eight exercise specifically states that the hands must be in a natural position but do not require that  they  be  at  the  handler’s  side  while  heeling  on leash.  On the other hand, no judge should consider that a handler is unnatural just because they do not perform with the hands and arms in the same p...

AKC® OBEDIENCE REGULATIONS  CHAPTER 4  OPEN  Obedience Regulations   Section  1. Open A Class.   The Open A class  will  be  for dogs that have won the CD title  but have not won the CDX title.   Anyone who has trained  or exhibited  a  dog that  has  earned  an  OTCH may  not  enter  or handle  dogs in  this  class.   Each  dog must  be  handled  by its  owner or by a  member  of the  owner’s household  or immediate  family.   Owners may enter more than one dog in this class.  No dog may be entered in both the Open A and Open B classes at any one trial.  Prior to the  start of judging,  the  judge will  decide  where the leash will be placed and post this information at the  ring approximately  45 minutes or earlier  before the start of the...

 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

 

  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.  

  MORNING! Many of you told me previously that you were unable to come to the first week of class. AS A REMINDER, starting with the coming Saturday, September 25, 2021, we are switching our sessions to MORNING for the remainder of this session : 9 AM: BEGINNER NOVICE Tracy West & Bri Robin Brown & Kiss Sally Peace & Maisie Robbie Sternlicht & Alenka Tanya Bowen & Taser Rebecca Rodan & Roo 10 AM: NOVICE Tracy West & Melman Tanya Bowen & Clive Anita Adcock & Levi Robbie Sternlicht & Slava Ginny Wuss & Yuri Kelly Davis & Gallagher 11 AM: OPEN INTRO Tracy West & Lexi Tanya Bowen & Jet Andrea Pogue &   As a reminder, the remaining class dates: September 25 October 2 October 9 October 16 October 23

 The Best Laid Plans. My original intentions were to reinforce a straight front from Justice's Broad Jump by sending him around a cone before coming front. Since dogs are situational (as Connie Cleveland would say) and Justice is no different, he told me he didn't know HOW to do a Broad Jump, by walking around. Watch what happens!  WHAT SAY YOU? Any Questions or Comments? Please leave them in the comment section.

 

  A TRAINING SESSION WITH JUSTICE We started with the intention of doing chute fronts, and soon saw an opportunity to enhance his knowledge of: Straight Fronts Positive Markers Negative Markers Attention / Focus Want To & Have To We set up the chutes because it is a good way to get straight fronts just the way you want them in the ring, with the dog seeing the same picture he will in the ring: You facing him  Your hands are not moving Hands at your side. Chutes can be utilized to make the dog take responsibility for his own fronts, as opposed to you guiding him with subtle and not-so-subtle cues. The equipment is two broad jump boards. I will reduce the size of the equipment as Justice progresses. Do you have any questions or comments? Use the comment section! Happy training! Ellen

  Who doesn't love a great toy? There are so many options out there -- check out K9 Design's site I use a combination of Toys, Treats (usually string cheese, but sometimes my Doggy Crack - recipe to come) and lots of praise when I train.  There's a lot that I LOVE about training with toys. The stakes are HIGHER!  Dog tries HARDER High Drive Dogs get tired. . . and it can be great for conditioning. It can take the place of luring, depending on body placement. And THIS is why I love using Magnet Toys. But like everything else good in life, there are also RULES: It is MY toy, not theirs. It is only used when we are training. It is not their chew toy. Dog not allowed to grab the toy until I give him his command or a positive marker. Avoid being bitten! Hold the toy in a way that the dog has PLENTY of room to grab it. Then give the cue (yes, ok, get it or whatever you wish). Tug for short periods (many of us don't wish to be in traction). Hold the collar tab or the leash at ...