OK, so the dog is more or less making an about left uturn? Thanks! I am starting to get it:). I did it with someones MACH lab today. Course that dog knows what to do:).
Your arm next to the dog indicates they should move in front of you. Your motion behind the dog (and your opposite arm coming up - which turns your shoulders) indicates to the dog to turn in the direction you are turning. You then reward the dog with the arm next to the dog. See the corresponding article on my website for details.
@bernernewf It just takes practice. For some people learning front crosses is harder than learning rear crosses. Also sometimes we are better crossing from left to right than from right to left or vice versa. Some dogs prefer turning one way vs. the other as well. You'll get it.
OK, so the dog is more or less making an about left uturn? Thanks! I am starting to get it:). I did it with someones MACH lab today. Course that dog knows what to do:).
bernernewf 1 year ago
Your arm next to the dog indicates they should move in front of you. Your motion behind the dog (and your opposite arm coming up - which turns your shoulders) indicates to the dog to turn in the direction you are turning. You then reward the dog with the arm next to the dog. See the corresponding article on my website for details.
agilitynerd 1 year ago
This is great! I can not wrap my head around the rear cross!!! How will I ever get anywhere in agility!
bernernewf 1 year ago
@bernernewf It just takes practice. For some people learning front crosses is harder than learning rear crosses. Also sometimes we are better crossing from left to right than from right to left or vice versa. Some dogs prefer turning one way vs. the other as well. You'll get it.
agilitynerd 1 year ago