Leon working retrieves (beginning work) 1/25/2011:
PROPERTY OF MANNERLY MUTTS DOG TRAINING AND ROBIN RUBIN. WE ONLY ALLOW PAYING CLIENTS TO COPY THIS MATERIAL FOR THEIR USE ALONE. THIS MATERIAL MUST NOT BE DISTRIBUTED TO OTHER NON-CLIENT PARTIES OF MANNERLY MUTTS WITHOUT EXPRESS PERMISSION.
SECOND WEEK DAYS 1-2:
STEP 1: Warm up on Novice exercises until the dog is focused and attentive
STEP 2: Leash should be on the dog to prevent fumbling for a stay correction,
if needed, and failing to begin the exercise properly.
STEP 3: Come to a halt in the heel position.
STEP 4: Give the dog the stay command
STEP 5: The left hand is positioned on top of the dog's muzzle at the mid
point. Done correctly the thumb will be pointed towards the trainer, and the
fingers will be on the far side opposite.
STEP 6: Hold the dumbbell by the end, and position the center in front of your dog's mouth.
STEP 7: Say the command "[Dogs' Name] fetch", press the dumbbell firmly against their mouth.
STEP 8: The thumb and fingers of your right hand now gently hold the muzzle closed around the dumbbell, while your left hand moves from the top of the muzzle to scratch places on the dog's head that they enjoy (IE right behind the ears). Praise your dog as you do this "[Dogs' Name] Good [Boy or Girl]" for instance.
STEP 9: Move your right hand from the muzzle as you say "[Dog's Name] give", and take the dumbbell gently from them.
STEP 10: Release your dog with an okay.
STEP 11: Repeat ten times each session by going back to the beginning. Change the location each time you come to a halt. Do this for at least two sessions during the day. Separate the sessions by the hours that you find convenient.
NOTE: IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU HAVE NOVICE SKILLS DOWN ADEQUATELY FIRST BEFORE GOING TO A WORKING RETRIEVE.
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