FUSSING FUNDAMENTALS

In this video, I will be covering my simple process of fussing fundamentals. I start with hand target food luring, then lure up to the armpit, then transfer to the ball under the armpit and fade out the ball.

[@samuelwilmott5216]

FINALLY someone who actually shows the process. Very clear. Thank you

[@SchutzhundKevin]

I’m glad it’s helpful!

[@4unanu]

Best instruction I’ve seen so far. Others are so confusing! Great job!

[@tacotac10]

I agree!

[@SchutzhundKevin]

Thanks! Glad it’s helpful!

[@dirtypanda9337]

Awsome thank you made alit of sense and helped me out alot

[@SchutzhundKevin]

you're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@lucidmind75]

Thank you for great and nicely explained advice!

[@benjamintucker1075]

This is excellent! Thank you!

[@theprophet1755]

It took me insane hours to find this information 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽thanks

[@predator-hunter-31]

Excellent breakdown, best I've came across so far.

[@SchutzhundKevin]

Predator-Hunter - Thanks! That’s great to hear.

[@shellea3]

Awesome demonstration thanks

[@robertomarcandalli546]

Thanks a lot. I saw the video and went out and practice and it works. Excellent. Thank you.

[@SchutzhundKevin]

Excellent! Glad it helped!

[@jsmiley12]

Excited to get my 14 week old GSD rocking and rolling! Thanks for this awesome content!

[@SchutzhundKevin]

Good luck!! and Have fun!

[@whitleymendoza1559]

Very helpful thank you!

[@caitlynarizmendi4697]

Thanks for this one! My pup has a good fuss when luring. I've been wondering how to really transition to a ball and this helps so much!

[@SchutzhundKevin]

I’m glad it’s helpful!

[@LawEnforcementTodaycom]

Kevin I LOVE your how to videos, thanks!!!!

[@SchutzhundKevin]

Glad you like them!

[@dogtrainingsuraksha2129]

Thank you🌹 sir👍

[@deebee5621]

Good job

[@scheema2646]

Thanks a lot👍🏻

[@elblackhat]

amazing and first time see this technique , that is great

[@SchutzhundKevin]

tamer badawy hope it’s helpful!

[@VonGontaHaus]

very very good video

[@mariaschoenecker2050]

Thank you

[@SchutzhundKevin]

You're welcome!

[@joesk9]

Hi Kevin do you have a video on the German turn about? Thanks joe

[@bennyrosado5402]

nice

[@mohamadmas546]

Super work and hope to see how u use the e collar in heeling to make dog work faster

[@SchutzhundKevin]

I'm not sure what you mean by making the dog work faster for heeling with an E-Collar. I use it essentially the same way as a leash pop on the prong with a nick (momentary) and pair it with the leash pop for final off leash proofing. Faster comes from the dog being in more drive and wanting to do the work!

[@erised-san]

Hey kev sorry to bother again for stationary heel position how should the head be positioned?

[@brahmaputra21]

How to 'Non-Focus' Heel?

[@ryanb1314]

That’s money I need to try the hall under armpit my dog fusses ok but lacks the look up

[@SchutzhundKevin]

it works! :)

[@katrinamarie9276]

At what age do you transition from food luring in you hand to holding it up and then holding it chest level? Is it an age thing or a progression/training advancement thing?

[@SchutzhundKevin]

It's not so much an age thing, more where we are along in the progression. 8-9months old, or older. Once the dog is tall enough for it to be useful. Once the dog is moving the way you want/and natural for the dog, i begin brining the hand up a bit for a step or two, and then back down to nose contact, until I can start getting more and more steps. As the puppy/dog gets better and can go a little bit longer without the hand contact, just looking up, I bring it up towards the armpit, where I then transition to the ball under the armpit and no longer use the hand target luring.

[@tacotac10]

What kind of food reward do you use that seems to not be eating all at once?

[@SchutzhundKevin]

Hot dogs, or his kibble.

[@cristijurcan4616]

Hey Kevin, is this achievable with a wire fox terrier? I mean, he is not as tall as the shepherd, could this be a problem? Thank you, awesome vid!

[@SchutzhundKevin]

It can work with any breed. Even little dogs. :).

[@cristijurcan4616]

Thanks for answering 🙂 will definitely try! Thank you for the tips! Best of luck 👍

[@emmakrobins6054]

Can you clarify exactly what fussing is? Is it the turn or the heeling or both?

[@SchutzhundKevin]

It's the "Finish" from Front to Basic Position, and it's to heel but with "eye contact" and in drive.

[@shellea3]

What age is the dog ?

[@gapatriot2199]

Kevin, I noticed sometimes you use a clicker and sometimes a verbal marker. Why would you pick one over the other ?

[@SchutzhundKevin]

If I have it on me lol… the clicker can be more precise timing for the dog than the “Yes!”

[@tacotac10]

Do you have a video to help master tight left about turns?

[@SchutzhundKevin]

I do not... yet! I'll add it to the list! Thanks for the idea!

[@SchutzhundKevin]

Here's the first step, teaching the left turn and hand target etc. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6Sco3SHhs2ahac

[@djmobley4707]

I need cc please!

[@hectorh9]

Is your website down

[@SchutzhundKevin]

Not on my end? www.schutzhundkevin.com

[@skijorT]

Without destroying the dog's energy and drive--- how do you deal with a dog who takes cheap shots at the ball under the arm?

[@SchutzhundKevin]

Correct them… if anything it will create more drive because they can’t leak frustration into the cheap shots. Then reward the dog for correct heeling!

[@skijorT]

@@SchutzhundKevin Thank you! Done. Now, I have beautiful heeling with the ball target.... but she knows when the ball isn't there and gets a lot less prancey/focused. Is it a real gradual fade?

[@SchutzhundKevin]

@@skijorT fade the ball string, then you can have the ball under big sweatshirt / jacket so it’s no visible, but if still pops out from under the armpit. Or get a super small tug, Then after a month or so, you should be able to just mark yes, then turn and get the ball out any pocket.

[@adamr8628]

good, but you contradict yourself. you first say to NOT give the command unless you are sure the dog will do it..(but to use movement instead) .....later you said you MUST say the command before the behavior can be done. (and you say to avoid using movement/body language)