Course curriculum

  • 1

    Foundations

    • AKC Rally Resources

    • Training Session FAQ's

    • How to Deliver Food - Pocket Hand

    • Markers & Release Word

    • Written Assignment: Training Plan

    • Rewards

    • Words, words, words!

    • Written Assignment: Communication

    • Toy Play as a Reward?
  • 2

    Heel Info

    • Heel Position Criteria

    • Heel Vs. Loose Leash Walking

  • 3

    Right "Wrap" Finish

    • Introducing Right “Wrap” Finish

    • Right “Wrap” Finish Cont'd | Part 1: Fading the Right Side Treat

    • Right “Wrap” Finish Cont'd | Part 2: Adding Sit in Heel

    • Right “Wrap” Finish Cont'd | Part 3: From Front and Heel

    • Right “Wrap” Finish Cont'd | Part 4: Adding the Verbal Cue

    • Left About Turn, or "Schutzhund Turn"
  • 4

    Heel Forward and Right Turns

    • In-Motion Heel Game aka “Catch the Dog in Heel”

    • Right Turns - Hurry!

    • Figure 8’s - Wide Turns (Hurry then Slow!)
  • 5

    Fun Heel Rewards

    • Heel Rewards
  • 6

    Troubleshooting Engagement

    • Chaining/Sequencing Known Skills

    • Heeling Endurance

    • Distractions
  • 7

    Extra Credit: Post Foundation Drills

    • Drills for Fixing Lagging

    • Heelwork Distraction: Drills for Proofing Head Position