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What is a Forced Front Cross: This handling move guides your dog around to the backside of an obstacle and gets them to 'slice' across the jump. You do this by: Getting ahead of your dog on a course One step behind the front wing with just your arm reaching out for the dog to see at nose level Encourage them to you such as waving your hand/calling their name.  Turn to face the jump pole as the dog arrives, watching their movement. Your guiding arm stays at 45 degrees and no waving. Move your position to be by the back wing...

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...