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Here is week two chris barely could get through it he is weak and achy. Also I didn’t realize I won’t be her to help him zoom for class tomorrow I have to work, so idk what to do
I can see Chris's face is red and he looks like he feels terrible. THIS IS A PASS, but I have a few pointers.
1) Chris, repeat the mantra, "Collar high and snug, fold back, thumb in ear" You are so going to need that spoken outloud. 2) Remember to 'square' up when you present as she's working into your chest, not what you want. 3) You set up (the "collar high and snug, fold back, thumb in ear" IS the setup) is correct, but your fold is to far between her ears. Instead, the fold needs to be BY her right ear. You'll understand why this is critical positioning tomorrow. 4) DO NOT REPEAT YOUR "FETCH" COMMAND. 5) I'd put that dowel in your back pocket, hidden. Sarah is giving you 'the look' she knows what is coming and as of tomorrow, she will start lunging FOR that dowel as soon as you do the 'Set-up'. Look where you have it stored, you really want a dog with an open mouth and teeth lunging towards THAT part of your body?
Good work and fabulous distractions. Do you have a Training Table?
Here is week two chris barely could get through it he is weak and achy. Also I didn’t realize I won’t be her to help him zoom for class tomorrow I have to work, so idk what to do
ReplyDeleteI can see Chris's face is red and he looks like he feels terrible. THIS IS A PASS, but I have a few pointers.
ReplyDelete1) Chris, repeat the mantra, "Collar high and snug, fold back, thumb in ear" You are so going to need that spoken outloud.
2) Remember to 'square' up when you present as she's working into your chest, not what you want.
3) You set up (the "collar high and snug, fold back, thumb in ear" IS the setup) is correct, but your fold is to far between her ears. Instead, the fold needs to be BY her right ear. You'll understand why this is critical positioning tomorrow.
4) DO NOT REPEAT YOUR "FETCH" COMMAND.
5) I'd put that dowel in your back pocket, hidden. Sarah is giving you 'the look' she knows what is coming and as of tomorrow, she will start lunging FOR that dowel as soon as you do the 'Set-up'. Look where you have it stored, you really want a dog with an open mouth and teeth lunging towards THAT part of your body?
Good work and fabulous distractions. Do you have a Training Table?