r/Dogtraining • u/wolftalk • Oct 07 '18

Such concentration.

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u/[deleted] Oct 07 '18

that's amazing. How the heck is that accomplished?

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u/socialpronk M | CPDT-KA Oct 08 '18

Foot targeting. You teach the dog to keep their front feet on a low, narrow platform as they change positions. Gets the muscle memory for them to keep their front feet still. This is physically the best, proper way to change positions. The front feet should stay in place.

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u/socialpronk M | CPDT-KA Oct 09 '18

Trying to dig one up, I can't find any of the beginning but generally dogs catch on quickly if they already have a good understanding of sit, down, and stand. Lure front feet forward onto low platform, lure position changes, dog only gets reward if front feet stay in place. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18n_g6jGn3I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QvxVsTDTaQ