pivot and yield 006

teaching the dog how to keep his front end relatively still as he uses his rear end to adjust his body. this will help your dog learn how to make LEFT turns using his hind quarters. this method also introduces your dog to yeilding to your body pressure.
some trainers refer to this as perch work. if you're a student of mine, you know i like to set up a situation in which the behavior i'm looking for is most likely to happen...with this method (elevating the front feet of the dog) you allow him to better understand the movement you're looking for. he must resist the urge to do all his movements with his front legs if he desires to remain on the "perch", this creates ripe conditions for him to engage his rear end. your job is to be on the look out for ANY movement of those back feet. MARK the moment you see movement and gradually increase his amount of movement before each marker. remember to mark and reward EACH correct response right now. keep the sessions short.

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Pets & Animals

Tags:

• pivot
• hind end awareness
• left turns
• dog training fun

[rucatrouble]

that's normal. she's unsure of what you want, so just be patient, take it slow. give her LOTS of praise and rewards for having her feet up there, a continuous "stream" of treats the quickly invite her off of the elevation. do not treat her or praise her while she's off the spot. let her notice the contrast, ie...on the block LOTS OF GOODIES, off the block BORING...NOTHING. keep your session short and just concentrate on making her comfortable putting paws on..nothing esle yet.

[shadow88dancer]

My rott Shadow is uncomfortable with putting her 2 paws on the placement and refuse to even stay on it.even with treats..any suggestions to ally the fear.