I truly believe that a dog should get EXTRA points for shaking the glove! shows motivation, proper training in "drive" mode/ and as long as the dog does not run off or go off course while bringing the glove back, extra points would be given for shaking the glove!!!!!! I LOVE your dog. Excellent job. I've trained 3 dogs through utility but didn't compete... now, in my mid 50's , I finally have the time to do so. See you in the ring! Great job!
Again, I can’t thank you enough for these! Because of your videos I got my BN with my first dog and got two first places and a 2nd! Your videos have been such a huge help to me!! You have no idea how much I appreciate these!
Great video! Love the in depth explanations, very helpful to someone with anxiety looking to get comfortable with the routine before competing. Thanks so much!
Verbal cues are acceptable but any nerves you feel come out in your voice. Hand signals are non emotional, and for me, more reliable. Train both. Some situations may be more suitable for one over the other. If my dog seems highly distracted, I may use verbal cues. But, generally I stick with hand signals. Good luck!!!
I truly believe that a dog should get EXTRA points for shaking the glove! shows motivation, proper training in "drive" mode/ and as long as the dog does not run off or go off course while bringing the glove back, extra points would be given for shaking the glove!!!!!! I LOVE your dog. Excellent job. I've trained 3 dogs through utility but didn't compete... now, in my mid 50's , I finally have the time to do so. See you in the ring! Great job!
Having a glove shaker, I agree with the extra points.😊Good luck competing.
Again, I can’t thank you enough for these! Because of your videos I got my BN with my first dog and got two first places and a 2nd! Your videos have been such a huge help to me!! You have no idea how much I appreciate these!
Big congratulations!!!
Beautiful dog! I love how she bounces up when you call the exercised finished!
Great video! Love the in depth explanations, very helpful to someone with anxiety looking to get comfortable with the routine before competing. Thanks so much!
Thank you for kind words!
Thank you!! PS. Your rhododendrons are beautiful!
I really enjoy watching your videos. What hand signal do you use to have your dog go into a stand with you being 10 feet away from them
I hold my hand out, palm down. It doesn’t really matter what signal you use from a distance as long as you’re consistent.
I notice you use hand signals to cue your dog for the signal exercises. Are verbal cues acceptable?
Verbal cues are acceptable but any nerves you feel come out in your voice. Hand signals are non emotional, and for me, more reliable. Train both. Some situations may be more suitable for one over the other. If my dog seems highly distracted, I may use verbal cues. But, generally I stick with hand signals.
Good luck!!!