VIDEOS
Harness Acclimation
Here's a quick video on how to acclimate your puppy or dog to a harness.
Sometimes videos like this use a confident dog or a stuffed toy, but you will notice in this video we demonstrate each step with an actual puppy that is initially quite wary of the harness. This will help you recognise the confidence level the pup must display at each level before proceeding.
Enrichment for Dogs
In this video we discuss the purpose of enrichment. We also look at practical suggestions for implementing an enrichment program for your dog.
Choosing a Puppy or Dog
Sharon Carroll from Avanti Dog Training discusses strategies for choosing the right dog or puppy for your family. Considerations such as size, coat type, breed and purpose are discussed, as well as considerations relating to the timing of purchase.
Practicing finding heel position - stationary
Here's a video of Vincent (8 month old silver standard poodle) and Jericho (2 yo apricot standard poodle) practicing how to find the heel position with me stationary. You can see the better straightness in Jerry's sits compared to Vincent, who has only just started this exercise. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TW0od2iooU&feature=youtu.be
Practicing remaining in heel position in motion
Vincent (8 month old standard poodle) practicing remaining in the heel position through forward, sideways and backwards steps, as well as 180 degree left and right turns.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azImZ58jphY&feature=youtu.be
Starting dumbbell training
Vincent (8 month old standard poodle) in his second session on dumbbell pick up. The criteria is very low at this stage - "pick up the dumbbell in the middle and hold it until I say YES" - then he can spit it out and have a treat. This will be shaped into a formal dumbbell retrieve for obedience competitions over the next few months.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWcicXDCHQI&feature=youtu.be