How to train a dog Pivoting- for Heel, Rally, Freestyle + more
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yay.. im adding this to my list of tricks to teach over break!!
super!!!!!me agrada mucho este video para mi es el mejor que he tenido la oportunida de ver te felicito tienes trabajos muy pero muy bueno gracias por compartilos con todos no tienes idea de lo que me a ayudado y lo sorprendido que estoy despues de verlo saludos y un brazo desde ecuador
Amazing. Thanks
BTW, how did you train Splash to stick to your leg when you go (not turn) right or left? like in minute 8:42
How do you make your dog jump over your leg if you put it out? its not in this video, i dont think its in any of your vids, but could you give me some ideas of how to do that, do ask me to make myself clearer coz that might not make sense!!
First put your foot against a wall and lure the dog over with a treat, then gradually raise your foot up the wall. if the dog goes under no click no treat. Then move away from the wall gradually! If your dog can already jump over a stick or through a hoop, then put the stick or hoop over your leg can help.
Using targeting- the dog is targeting her face to my hand or left side Message me if you want more info
Great video! 5 Stars!!
I have been having problems with my BC and GSD on heeling, so this was exactly what I was needing. Both understand the command, but only if they are already at my side, the concept of moving from another location or going backward like you demonstrated had me stumped.
Thank you so much! I’m saving this as a favorite for future reference.
where do you get clickers
love this. but my dog won’t go backwards around me. in a circle. he does every other way any advice on how to get him to do this?
thanks so much
Thank you so much for posting this!
It is definitely what we need to do right now.
this is awesome! i would love to see a video of you teaching a dog how to do this that hasn’t done it before. i loved the video! thank you. ~~
I am speechless! I just wanna say that your video is complete. You showed us with two different typesof dogs how to use this amazing technique of positioning the dog next or in front of you.
The music and the organization of the video are lovely! Bravo!
How do you remove the treats as help in the end and teach them to do it on cue or with hand signs or whatever? Just started with clicker and am a bit scared to use luring and such, since I don’t want my puppy to look for that all the time and never ¤try by himself¤ to see what can make me click.
I also feel it’s rather diffucult to just wait and shape the behaviour I’m looking for when it comes to things like this… (a dog will, sit, lay down and so on some time during the day, so that’s easier to just capture). Since I’m a beginner, I guess. =´(
Thanks soo much! I really appreciate it!
Yes, shaping you can do- Shape your dog to offer front feet on the book. Then just move around the book, most dogs will try to turn and face you and offer back leg movements. Its pretty easy to shape (I made this video for a person with a dog that had been punished for offering behaviors).
Theres no sin in luring- in fact, once your dog GETS the idea of luring you never have to actually hold a treat in your hand, just get the dog to follow your open or closed hand, or a finger. It just becomes a cue- “you are learning a new behavior pay attention to what you are doing!” A rule to follow with luring is- only lure with a real treat no more than 3 times! Then get that lure out of your hand!
Hey Emily, It’s such a joy to watch you working with Kiko and Splash! What great happy pups. I wanted to ask you how you transitioned from centered to heel position pivoting. My pup REALLY likes to stay centered, and this seems like a great exercise to get her understanding the concept of heel position. She’s clicker trained and good at targeting, but I’m having trouble shaping the heel position. She really wants to be in front! Thanks!
Keep up the great instructions!
That was great. Never heard of the “clicker” method to train dogs ever. Just curious, what kind of treat do you offer them?
man, this makes me wanna get a dog. I would love it to death!!! But I cant have one right now… how does one get a puppy if they live alone and have to work??? Doggy daycare? bring the dog to work? how long before you can leave them at home?
Hello, I just want to congratulate you on your video, very complete. I am a dog trainer, I train my dogs with positive reinforcement, and are getting very interested in the clicker way of training, I have been taking courses on it, but I was impressed to see all you have acomplished with the clicker training, can I ask how long did it take you to train the dog to pivot like he is at the end. Keep the videos comming
good stuff on clicker training. Thanks again.
This is just awesome!!! Thank you so much for sharing. We are just starting to learn this with our local trainer. Your video lets us see where we are headed! Wow!
i’m going to give it a try…wish me luck!