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Heeling at Sam’s 2

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(Video below.) Today we went to Sam’s to pick up some things and work on Hestia’s heeling.  It was surprisingly easy to push the basket and use the kong stuffing to treat Hestia, but I’m going to have to get more of that stuff! Overall I give Hestia a B+ […]

Veronica in a black skirt and turquoise shirt with Hestia in her turquoise vest. She is heeling past some noodles and getting a treat from me!
Hestia with all four feet on the platform looking very proud with her tail draping across her body

Shaping with platforms 12

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Today we had our first platforms class.  For those who don’t know, platforms are small rectangles that are a few inches off the floor.  They are good for training your dog to be in specific positions, and really straighten them up.  Last night Brad and I made a couple of […]