Improve Trotting, Head & Tail Carriage with this Collar Placement Hack

If you have a dog who doesn’t carry their head properly when moving in the show ring, try out Allison’s collar placement hack!
In this example, our beautiful Border Collie model wants to look up at the handler too much. He then doesn’t move as well, and holds his tail too high; thus not showing off his great side gait. By simply changing the collar placement, Allison fixes all three of these trotting troubles!
See more videos of Hurley the Border Collie as well as a Pug, Kerry Blue Terrier, Shetland Sheepdog and Poodle show dog models in our recent webinar “Troubleshooting the Trot”. www.leadingedg...

[@1packatak]

My handling instructor started us future show puppy owners by holding a squeaky toy or ball or food in her hand while we moved. She had someone on the “down” leg and she would do the “back” leg. It really helped to teach the dogs at a very young age to look forward towards the judge. She gradually faded the toys and then faded food.

[@ceceliaspitznas8961]

You are like a ballerina with him. Both so graceful. Really helpful.

[@marielockett4183]

Love this! Do you have any videos on crabbing? My dog’s hind end keeps drifting to the side😩

[@IxLovexThatxShow]

My Mini American Shepherd is the same way about looking back at me constantly. She’s only 8 months so I’m hoping I can still correct this behavior. She also is uncomfortable with the collar around her neck so she arches her neck up when we go around the ring. I have been trying to get her to lower her head. When I watch her gating around the yard and house naturally she holds her head down and forward like typical for the breed so I know it isn’t structural. I have been told by other breeders and handlers that if I can get her to lower her head she will do really well. Going to definitely try this in hopes it helps her learn what I am asking of her so it only has to be temporary. I’m not sure how well we would do in the PNW with me having to pull her neck down like this 😅 Might try the big treat idea too. On another note, I should probably look into Rally.

[@JellyfishPrincess-y4h]

That was very helpful! I have a border collie that I show and that helped a bunch! Thanks for posting!

[@titagidge]

My dog is often distracted by his collar. I’m excited to try swapping to the loop lead and seeing if the metal-metal distraction is eliminated 🤞🤞

[@LeadingEdgeDogShowAcademy]

Sounds like a good plan, let us know if you need any further guidance!

[@melaniebell8629]

SO HELPFUL!

[@annkisling9599]

I have a 17 month old Hovawart who’s a chronic pacer. Any solutions to correct his gate?

[@MaryAnnMcFadden-cc7uf]

very helpful 🐾

[@gpbullies]

Hello there, do you have a video that can help a dog not hang their head on a lead. Or one that helps dogs build confidence in the ring. Treats and toys are not working

[@crazycrys1]

Super tip

[@westhighlandwhiteterriersc5145]

Great idea! Thankyou for sharing!

[@LeadingEdgeDogShowAcademy]

Thanks for watching!

[@adamisaacs1278]

Have you or do you ever work with bloodhounds? I can’t my boys head up during his gait

[@jflute8468]

I don't understand, are you trying to get the collie trotting with the head held upright, as well as other things?

[@cherrywoodcav]

I have a Cavalier that wants to race around the ring. Would this method help with that? Been using a Resco lead but think a slip collar may be better for this dog.

[@0ddi3]

How can i get my dog to run in front of me when on the show ring bc usually I have to encourage her but it never really works and she is always behind me. :(

[@nicoledesgagne2662]

Conformité marche

[@karenthompson3071]

Hate seeing a Border collie strung up like this. Collies are supposed to carry their heads low and level with minimum lift of the feet.

[@wrendrawsstuff6403]

Cry abt it 😂

[@suzannemader5666]

Great tips!