[NAGDU] Standing heel position, revisited

[Danielle Ledet]

Interesting. I simply just made my pups "sit" when I was standing
parked somewhere. Done deal.

On 12/19/15, Lori Dent via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Raven,
>
> How long did it take you to teach this new command move in to your dog? I
> have the same issue with my guide his rear end sticking out in iles and
> being in the way of other people. Gipp does know the touch command and I'm
> thinking this could be something I can teach Gipp because I'm always moving
>
> his body and rear end  closer to me so he's not sticking out in the ile ways
>
> or in other peoples way.  Take care.
>
> Lori and the Gipper
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Raven Tolliver via NAGDU
> Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2015 1:41 PM
> To: nagdu
> Cc: Raven Tolliver
> Subject: [NAGDU] Standing heel position, revisited
>
> Maybe a month ago, I asked for direction on what to do about my dog
> standing in front of or beside me with his rear hanging out in isles.
> He had no problem lining his shoulder up with my thigh, but his rear
> end would be sticking out in people's way, blocking isles, shelves of
> goods, etc.
>
> I settled on teaching him the command "move in." I used treats as
> lures to move his body into the desired position with his rear angled
> inward toward me, rather than away from me. Specifically, I cued for a
> "touch" and used treats to move his nose to point away from me, making
> him turn so much to get the treat that his rear end moved inward.
> It was almost like a dance at first, as he would repeatedly sit for
> the treat and I'd have to get him to stand again, and then he would
> just back up to get the treat, rather than turning his body.
> We finally got it figured out, and now he knows the command "move in,"
> and obeys it flawlessly like he's been doing it for years. It comes in
> handy most when we're in store isles and checkout lanes.
> --
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