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Loose lead walking has three pieces of criteria: The dog walks on a loose lead with no tension, The focus is on the owner, Walking beside their leg.   Dogs read body language The trouble is as soon as we start moving forward dogs who read body language as their primary method of communication, take this as a cue for the direction that we're heading, and they pull ahead in that direction because they walk quicker than us. So, we need to find a way of training them in incremental steps to teach our dogs what need to do to...

Position changes in dog obedience refer to the commands that require the dog to change from one position to another, such as from a sit to a down, or from a stand to a sit. These position changes are an important part of dog obedience training, and they are typically included in obedience competitions. The most common position changes in dog obedience include: Sit: The dog sits with their hind legs on the ground and their front legs straight. Down: The dog lies down on the ground with their head up. Stand: The dog stands upright on all four legs....

Recall in dog training refers to the ability of a dog to come to their owner when called, regardless of the situation or environment they are in. It is an important life skill as can prevent accidents and keep your dog safe. Plus allows you both to enjoy off-lead time. Training a reliable recall involves teaching your dog to associate coming to you with positive experiences, checkout our free resource for tips on getting started: https://angliandogworks.com/pages/free-5-day-challenge   Using a position box can be a helpful tool to train recall in your dog: Position boxes (also referred to as Position boxes, dog training boxes, shaping...

What is the finish position? In dog obedience training, the finish position is a command where the dog moves from a sit position on the handler's left side to a heel position on the handler's left side, facing the same direction as the handler. Using a position box can be a helpful tool to teach a dog the finish position in obedience training  as can teach the dog where they need to be in relation to the handler. Here are the steps to follow: Place the position box on the ground, and encourage your dog to explore it. You can...

In dog obedience competitions, the sit command is evaluated based on specific criteria. The ideal sit position that would score top marks in obedience competition would include the following: The dog should sit quickly and smoothly in response to the handler's command. The dog's body should be square and balanced, with their weight evenly distributed on all four legs. The dog's head should be up and alert, with their eyes focused on the handler. The dog's back should be straight, and their shoulders should be square. The dog's hindquarters should be firmly on the ground, and their front legs should...