Picture Perfect Positions for Obedience, Rally, and More!
Start Date: June 1, 2022
Registration Opens: May 22, 2022
Class Description
This class will cover stationary and moving position changes needed for the sports of rally and obedience. We will break down and teach the following exercises:
-Basic Position Changes in Heel (sit, down, and stand) -Command Discrimination and Signals (position changes in front at a distance).
-Drop on Recall, Moving Down (moving down position in front and heel) -Moving Stand (moving stand position in front and heel) -Moving Sit Portion of the Directed Jumping Exercise and Send to Cones in Rally (moving sit position while dog travels away).
Whether your dog is brand-new to position changes or you want to take what you have and incorporate it into the formal rally and obedience exercise, this class is for you!
Excel is the puppy that I kept from Strive’s litter. He is sweet and cuddly and goofy and I adore him.
He’s taught me how important life skills are for performance dogs, and much of his first couple years was spent focused on being calm around other dogs, loose leash walking, and being comfortable in his crate. Excel has also taught me the importance of clear criteria and reward markers and how that reduces frustration. He is super smart and tries so hard in everything that he does.
Excel is just starting his performance career and is doing great already, earning three perfect scores for his first rally title. Together, we enjoy long hikes and training and cuddling. Most of his time is spent curled up next to me on the couch or at my feet. I really look forward to our journey and the lessons he will continue to teach me.