Heel Work continued...

Still moving through heelwork.
Driggs is doing well, mastering staying at my side and turning with me. Still needs work on walking over 10 steps.

Videos from today's sessions

Audio on this one is not great... sorry

Heel work

Driggs is working through adapted clicker training to move through a basic series of "heel" commands. This will allow us to begin his conditioned retrieve as soon as we can maintain the focus and proximity we need.
Currently above 90%:
stopping when I stop, in whoa AND/OR sit
walking by my side for 5-10 steps
turning right and about face

learning now:
walking by my side for 20 steps
turning left
moving to stay in heel position for non-walking turn, as for a dedirected mark
greater attention while heeling (for his needs we will allow his attention to wander a bit, but must return VERY quickly)

Goals required to move to retrieve: 
3 minute "heel" with turns and stops, waits, and restarts with  = or < 2 verbal cues. Exceptions include restart stepping off, and stopping to sit.