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 is teaching 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 communicate, but it also allows the owner to keep standing and be 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).   You will want to do this (with the heeling) for half an hour a day. 

STEP 1:  Just walk with your dog and then stop when you are ready.
STEP 2:   Give the "sit" command.
STEP 3: Give your dog one second, 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", which are marker words meaning "good job, that's what I want" and "keep going".

3A AND 3B ARE WHAT TO DO IF THEY DO NOT SIT ON THE FIRST COMMAND.

 
STEP 3A:  If they do not sit within the second, pull up on the collar and at the same time cup your hand around their bum (unless they go into the sit before your hand can mold).NOTE: DO NOT PUSH THE BUM DOWN. WAIT FOR THEM TO DO IT THEMSELVES.STEP 3B:   Since your dog is just learning what a correction is, you can tell him/her that they are a "good boy" or "good girl" once they sit after the correction was given. 

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

NOTE: BE SURE YOU ARE NOT LETTING YOUR DOG RELEASE ON THE MARKER WORD "GOOD."


 


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