You walk wrong

Jason L · 11-02-2009, 08:50 AM

That's pretty much what I learned yesterday @ Obie's private lesson

His heeling is coming along very nicely. He is still forging/bumping but the trainer said at this stage drive and enthusiasm in heeling is more important than mechanical correctness so she is happy with him. She, however, was not too happy with my walking. Specifically: (1) need to stop duck walking, especially with my left foot (2) need to learn how to pivot and turn in a tight circle. So after working with Obie for 15 minutes she had me put him up and we spent the rest of the lesson with me walking up and down her driveway doing these pivot turns over and over again. It felt like I was taking dancing lessons out there! a 36 yr old man paying money to learn to walk correctly. On a pretty sunny Sunday afternoon. I hope Obie appreciates this

BlackPuppy · 11-02-2009, 09:14 AM

I practice my foot work for Rally (especially) and Obedience with my dog. I want to do the exact same thing everytime and Balto watches my feet.

**Samba** · 11-02-2009, 09:45 AM

Good for you practicing your footwork and handling! Of course your dog appreciates it. How you handle is very much part of your communication with your dog out there. When you are consistent your dog will understand faster and perform better, the teamwork will be good..... you're happy and thus your dog is happy!

Kayla's Dad · 11-02-2009, 09:48 AM

Yep, I did the same. Paper plate on ground, stay on the plate when you pivot or about turn, learn to lead off with one foot when you want them to heel and lead with the other when they're to stay.

Now you should give agility a shot! I kept telling my instructor she should do all the footwork classes to music, it'll be so much easier!

Virginia · 11-02-2009, 10:23 AM

You're 36?! From your posts I assumed you were in the 18 - 25 range!

Jason L · 11-02-2009, 10:32 AM

Virginia, I'm immature like that

ShatteringGlass · 11-02-2009, 01:28 PM

I have the same problems, too! I cant walk in a straight line very well!

Caledon · 11-02-2009, 03:05 PM

My instructor often tells us to practice our footwork without the dog, and she does many exercises with her invisible dog before she brings her demonstration dog out.

Have fun with the footwork! lol.

Jason L · 11-02-2009, 08:20 PM

My homework this week is to do the "T" pivot turn without falling over. Oh, that and work on a closer front by velcro-ing a treat to my err ... zipper area. "But make sure he doesn't lunge for the treat before you release him" Yea, okay, I'll keep that in mind ...

BlackPuppy · 11-02-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted By: Jason Lin Oh, that and work on a closer front by velcro-ing a treat to my err ... zipper area. "But make sure he doesn't lunge for the treat before you release him" Yea, okay, I'll keep that in mind ...

I'd like to see this in practice!

11-02-2009, 08:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jason L Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,980	You walk wrong That's pretty much what I learned yesterday @ Obie's private lesson His heeling is coming along very nicely. He is still forging/bumping but the trainer said at this stage drive and enthusiasm in heeling is more important than mechanical correctness so she is happy with him. She, however, was not too happy with my walking. Specifically: (1) need to stop duck walking, especially with my left foot (2) need to learn how to pivot and turn in a tight circle. So after working with Obie for 15 minutes she had me put him up and we spent the rest of the lesson with me walking up and down her driveway doing these pivot turns over and over again. It felt like I was taking dancing lessons out there! a 36 yr old man paying money to learn to walk correctly. On a pretty sunny Sunday afternoon. I hope Obie appreciates this

11-02-2009, 09:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
BlackPuppy Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,420	Re: You walk wrong I practice my foot work for Rally (especially) and Obedience with my dog. I want to do the exact same thing everytime and Balto watches my feet.

11-02-2009, 09:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Samba Administrator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: USA Posts: 6,449	Re: You walk wrong Good for you practicing your footwork and handling! Of course your dog appreciates it. How you handle is very much part of your communication with your dog out there. When you are consistent your dog will understand faster and perform better, the teamwork will be good..... you're happy and thus your dog is happy! __________________ Carla and The Pack

11-02-2009, 09:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kayla's Dad Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,831	Re: You walk wrong Yep, I did the same. Paper plate on ground, stay on the plate when you pivot or about turn, learn to lead off with one foot when you want them to heel and lead with the other when they're to stay. Now you should give agility a shot! I kept telling my instructor she should do all the footwork classes to music, it'll be so much easier! __________________ Samuel Kayla 02/12/05 Lancer 05/01/08

11-02-2009, 10:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
Virginia Master Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 650	Re: You walk wrong You're 36?! From your posts I assumed you were in the 18 - 25 range!

11-02-2009, 10:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jason L Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,980	Re: You walk wrong Virginia, I'm immature like that

11-02-2009, 01:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
ShatteringGlass Master Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 906	Re: You walk wrong I have the same problems, too! I cant walk in a straight line very well! __________________ Kelly Dalmatians: CH Erin N Shamrock's S Hemisphere CD RN CGC "Sydney" (13yrs) (U-CH Pointed) Shamrock's Shippin Up To Boston RN (1/3 CA)CGC "Shane" (3yrs) Temporary GSD: Isabella vom Selehaus (1.5yrs)

11-02-2009, 03:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Caledon Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,787	Re: You walk wrong My instructor often tells us to practice our footwork without the dog, and she does many exercises with her invisible dog before she brings her demonstration dog out. Have fun with the footwork! lol.

11-02-2009, 08:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jason L Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,980	Re: You walk wrong My homework this week is to do the "T" pivot turn without falling over. Oh, that and work on a closer front by velcro-ing a treat to my err ... zipper area. "But make sure he doesn't lunge for the treat before you release him" Yea, okay, I'll keep that in mind ...

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