AND MOLLY TOO!!

AND MOLLY TOO!!

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Rally Class

Again we had an awesome Rally class tonight. We did lots of heeling, serpentines, 360s left and right to name just a few. I was thrilled with Zack's 90 degree left pivot, that has improved alot. I still use lots of treats at this point but will try and back off gradually.

I am getting frustrated a little with Zack's heeling. One minute he seems right there with me and then another I have lost him. I have tried to keep his attention and some days he is great and I think we have conquered it and then the next time I am having troubles again. Is he bored? Is it because he is a terrier and has an independent streak? I am not sure. I have got to remember we haven't been at this long and I am sure it will work itself out.

1 comment:

manymuddypaws said...

you really haven't been teaching heeling long- and I see great improvement. Last night was probably the best yet.

One of the things I think you should try is to be more variable with your rewards. Try not to have your hand low the whole time- only when you are going in to feed him. Also, I think your delivery needs to be more exciting. When you give him a treat be excited and happy which will excite him.

I think with time he will be a great little heeler! Practice, Practice, Practice!