Sentences with phrase «obedience as their handlers»

Many dogs enjoy this change from the usual silent heeling of traditional obedience as their handlers can clap hands, talk, whistle (even sing!)

Not exact matches

Over the years I have instructed obedience classes and worked for a national organization as a field instructor working with assistance dogs when they are placed with their new handlers.

As a professional Competetive obedience handler and trainer, I strongly recommend this collar for individuals who need to have control of their dogs but do not have arm strength or do not wish to be pulled around by their dogs.

Most affiliate member Clubs conduct obedience training sessions for the new owner and new handler as well as for the enthusiast.

The exceptional feature of Rally Obedience is that handlers may talk to their dogs, praising them, and giving repeated verbal commands and / or hand signals at anytime and as often as desired throughout the competition.

a.) a considerable amount of exercise, including the use of treadmills and backpacks, as a way of relaxing dogs to prepare them for counter-conditioning exercises; b.) packs of dogs to rehabilitate unstable, fearful or aggressive dogs; c.) Leashes and chain collars to block jumping, whining, possessiveness, biting, aggressiveness, excessive barking, mounting, fighting, active dominance challenges; d.) Redirection to get dogs doing alternative behaviors in play areas, obstacle courses, a pool, a feeding area, a sleeping area, and an eating / drinking area; e.) calming techniques using hand feeding; f.) a limited amount of obedience training, such as teaching the dogs to heel on a loose lead at the handler's side; g.) a «claw» technique, his own version of the «alpha rollover», and a pursuit technique to deal with dogs that don't show submission to other dogs or people; h.) «flooding» for phobias; i.) «calm / assertive» handler techniques; j.) touch and sound techniques to interrupt, correct and / or redirect behaviors; k.) a variety of traditional manners rules, which are implemented with the «no free lunch» type of approach; l.) a variety of games and other «mental challenges»; m.) human intervention; and n.) electric collars (not mentioned, as I recall, in the book)

The few I've seen: the dogs have the e-collars still on, the dogs are getting zapped during the videos and not doing the obedience off leash without corrections, the dogs aren't doing the work more than a few feet from the handlers, and the dogs aren't doing anything nearly as difficult or precise as what an AKC dog would do, off leash, in a basic obedience competition.

The level of obedience the handler wishes to achieve with the dog is also a major factor in the time involved, as is the commitment to training by the handler.

He has come a long way, and now knows standard obedience hand signals used by most dog handlers, as well as many American Sign Language cues.

Precision is not required as in formal obedience work, and handlers may give commands and praise their dogs.

Dogs that have been bred to perform one task to the exclusion of all others (such as the Bloodhound or Husky), or that have been bred to work independently from their handler (such as terriers), may be particularly challenging with obedience training.

a.) a considerable amount of exercise, including the use of treadmills and backpacks, as a way of relaxing dogs to prepare them for counter-conditioning exercises b.) packs of dogs to rehabilitate unstable, fearful or aggressive dogs; c.) Leashes and chain collars to block jumping, whining, possessiveness, biting, aggressiveness, excessive barking, mounting, fighting, active dominance challenges; d.) Redirection to get dogs doing alternative behaviors in play areas, obstacle courses, a pool, a feeding area, a sleeping area, and an eating / drinking area; e.) calming techniques using hand feeding; f.) a limited amount of obedience training, such as teaching the dogs to heel on a loose lead at the handler's side; g.) a «claw» technique, his own version of the «alpha rollover», and a pursuit technique to deal with dogs that don't show submission to other dogs or people; h.) «flooding» for phobias; i.) «calm / assertive» handler techniques; j.) touch and sound techniques to interrupt, correct and / or redirect behaviors; k.) a variety of traditional manners rules, which are implemented with the «no free lunch» type of approach; l.) a variety of games and other «mental challenges»; m.) human intervention; and n.) electric collars (usually not mentioned in their marketing materials or websites)

«We want the handlers to be able to get the dogs to do certain things, but I also want to see the kid and the dog work as a team,» said Isner, who has been judging obedience and rally competitions for years.

Rally is a mix between agility and obedience, which include some complicated moves such as having the dog sit while the handler runs a lap around the course.

Dogs learn reliable response to basic obedience commands including sit, down, stay, leave it, go to mat, polite leash etiquette as well as several other skills that build handler attention.

These dogs make great hunters as well as companions but require early socialization and obedience training early on from a confident handler.

The stand command is also used in advanced obedience such as in Rally - O with the dog being asked to stand while his handler walks around him.

Sanctioning is one of the first steps toward being approved to hold AKC dog shows and obedience trials, a long - range goal of the club.Sproul and other club officers say they are making a determined effort to continue the programs that Seminole has initiated.The Seminole club has initiated such programs as annual purebred dog exhibitions demonstrating important aspects of owning, raising and training dogs; health seminars that bring in experts to discuss topics that have included hereditary eye defects, skin disorders and behavioral studies; and matches offering ring conditions to provide experience for handlers and dogs.

Diane started training and showing dogs as a junior handler in conformation and obedience when she lived in Scotland and has 25 years of formal dog training experience competing in Schutzhund, Mondioring and NADAC agility with her Belgian Malinois.

A dog of any breed can do this wonderful work, as long as they have an appropriate temperament, solid obedience training, and a handler who wants to share the love.

Intermediate Obedience classes will introduce the «place» command to teach impulse control; an incredibly important tool for any dog to have in creating self - management, as well as the «heel» command (different from LLW) in order to maintain a focus on you (the handler) while walking.

Rally: requires use of all the basic obedience skills as well as additional skills with the handler following directions from signs with symbols.

It is fair to say that almost any other canine activity (such as hunt tests, field trials, agility, flyball, frisbee, and freestyle obedience) requires the dog to first understand communication with its handler through basic obedience commands.

Judges are not permitted to inject personal variations into the exercises, but must see that each handler and dog execute the various exercises exactly as described in the AKC Obedience Regulations.

Dog obedience is practiced as a sporting activity that demonstrates a handler and dog's ability to work as a team.