The Mashi Man and Heeling
Posted in training on 05/01/2008 01:32 am by nikkothI just had to make a little post about Mashi Man and his super heeling. We were out in the backyard/garden today and all he wanted to do was heel. He even did a drop with half a hand signal and no verbal command. All he wanted to do was strut at my side, looking up with glee.
I have trained a lot of dogs to heel but nothing feels like the feeling I get when I have a shiba heeling at my side. Especially a 10 month old, and especially when he is so happy to be doing it. I am so greatful to have Mashi in my life. He is such a joy to train.
What his heeling means for the show ring Saturday, I have no idea. I guess I will run him through his conformation paces Friday to put him in show dog mode.
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11/11/2008 at 3:13 pm
It’s always so much better when you know the dog really wants to and enjoys listening to you. My dog is so eager to please it makes training so easy and fun.