Good class this morning. So, for Lesson 8, those of you who are ready, there are only a few new mechanics. The first new mechanic, for those who have passed their Lesson 7 HOLD Part II EXAM (which is everyone in the class), the HOLD Part III involves the following sequencing:
- "Stand", "HOLD", 3 circles, then one step forward and "Give"
- Once that is accomplished, reset the dog, do another "Stand", "HOLD", stand tall and straight in correct Heel position, take 1 step forward (no verbal), while dog is in Stand and moving, right foot forward as you reach towards dogs' mouth and command "Give".
- Once the dog can do 1 step, repeat with 3-6 steps always following the same sequencing. Zoey CAN do this on an elevated surface.
- Repeat more steps. Once the dog can confidently "HOLD" while heeling (silently) start increasing the distractions including going UP/DOWN elevated surfaces.
The above is taught in Lesson 8: Speed & precision on retrieves, "HOLD" Part III
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Finally, this is your last week to clean up your retrieve mechanics before we advance to marrying the "HOLD" to the "FETCH", Lesson 9.
You should be training in VERY HIGH and UNUSUAL
and NEW TO YOUR DOG training environments this week.
You are to continue with the same retrieve mechanics as Lesson 7 & Lesson 8 (they are the same 'heading to the ground', at arm's length distance), the Turn to SSIF. Your retrieve EXAM for Lesson 8 will be multiple, consecutive retrieves in HIGH distractions with NO EC.
And just as a reminder, please reread these important articles and indicate you have done so when done.
Link to article 'Battle of the Dumbbell'
"Force versus Compulsion" article
We will discuss the Marley movie next Sunday.
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