The Focus Heel For Beginners

Tips and tricks on teaching your dog the focus heel for people now starting out in IPO.
Instructor: Christopher Rollox

[@bingsballyhoo711]

Thanks. Simplicity is Clarity for the dog.

[@geminik-9obedienceinc258]

Thank you ❤️

[@ruudi103]

Thanks a lot Idris Elba! Very helpful video

[@geminik-9obedienceinc258]

Haha Thank you! Let us know of any topics you want us to touch on

[@DavesRabbitHole]

I was thinking that too 😂

[@DavesRabbitHole]

The dog is so clever, he’s basically a velociraptor with fur. Thanks for the tip, I’m teaching my poodle schnauzer cross to walk at heel at the moment, he’s kind of clever and a bit easily distracted.😂

[@geminik-9obedienceinc258]

I'm glad you liked the video! Stay consistent and "baby steps" with your dog 🐕 it will happen. 👍

[@markmccord381]

Christopher, Great instructional video!

[@geminik-9obedienceinc258]

Glad you liked it! 😀

[@KarimKlausmann]

Great! Thank you very much for this informational video 🙏🏻 I am looking forward to try it with my lady 🐕this afternoon.

[@geminik-9obedienceinc258]

Happy to help! let us know of any training videos you'd like to see🙂

[@isakristiansen7977]

Love your videos! But I have a issue with my newest pup, that I have not had with any of my other shepherds. I can not for the life of me get him to move with me. It’s easy to get him into correct position, he sits straight 8/10 times. But I have issues with both getting him to elongate his neck upwards, and even if I start super slow, walking in place, and then slowly moving my left foot forward, he will not move with me. Been working on this for weeks now.

[@geminik-9obedienceinc258]

Is he very food motivated, or does he prefer a toy? Also, what type of food do you use with him?

[@fbeserve]

Rewatching this as I’m moving to a new level of expectations with my younger dog. Couple of questions: 1. When do you introduce the “heel” command? Trying to pick up from the video but you don’t always say “heel” specifically. 2. My older dog doesn’t like being right beside me, he is slightly behind and a step away. Should I force him to be close or just be happy he gives the focus? Thanks as always. Will need to come back for a refresher with my boys in the summer.

[@geminik-9obedienceinc258]

You can introduce the command right from the beginning. I find it doesn't make any difference. The dog will pick it up. For your older dog, if you're using bait, circling to your right with the bait at a slow to moderate pace can help provided you're using a high value treat.

[@fbeserve]

@@geminik-9obedienceinc258 thank you. One more question, in the sequence when do you use the word “heel” to issue the command when training? So part of phase one, should I even say “heel” or only after we start movement as part phase 2? Again appreciate this amazing advice and direction.

[@geminik-9obedienceinc258]

Issue the Heel command half a second before stepping off. Always remember, your command precedes the behavior.

[@mea5809]

THANX FOR THE INTRO. WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS DONE WITH AN UNTRAINED DOG. THANX

[@JL-eu5ef]

STOP YELLING AT HIM LOL

[@geminik-9obedienceinc258]

Thank you for comment! We'll keep that in mind

[@ajdaltonrn]

Music is a bit loud mate.

[@Mr.Bathelus832]

Move on to the next channel 😊

[@ajdaltonrn]

Hey no disrespect man, just thought your content was great, just difficult to hear and concentrate on. Shame.

[@erlineandrews]

My dog gets too excited by food. I don't know how to calm her down.