Week 1 Interim Sit Correction

  

Equipment Needed:  6’ Leash, Training Collar, OR a Slip Lead 

Explanation and Goal of This Exercise:  The interim sit correction is used to get the dog used to what the collar correction alone will feel like.  This exercise teaches the dog that the correction means they missed performing a command.  In this way, the correction can be light the way it is meant to be later on.  The purpose of collar corrections is not only to allows the owner to keep standing but able to communicate quickly.  This step in between allows for that.  The goal for this week will be to do four in a row without needing the correction (which means it is very important to use the well-timed correction when it is needed).  

STEP 1:  Heel or walk with your dog. If you are practicing the heel, be sure that your dog is in good heel position before you stop.


STEP 2:   Stop moving before issuing the command. If you are practicing heel, plant your left foot and close up with your right foot to stop.

STEP 3: When ready and stopped, say "sit."

STEP 4: Give your dog one second (one Mississippi), and have your leash prepared for the correction by having your hand down enough on the leash without giving tension.   If your dog sits within that second, say "good boy" or "good girl". 

STEP 4A:  If they do not sit within the second, hold the collar close to their neck and at the same time that you put your hand on their bum with the hand cupping the bum (unless they go into the sit before your hand can mold).  Then tell your dog they are a "good boy" or "good girl."


STEP 4:  Release your dog with the marker word "yes."

 


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