I was hesitant to share this video as I'm 30 weeks pregnant and feel like a whale but I'm just too proud to hold back! As you know, Max is training to be a service dog for his new owner. One of the most important things he must learn is how to read his handler's body language so he can maintain his position in heel. Walking through isles, navigating through crowds and moving through tight public spaces requires a dog that is well aware of his own physical space and can match how and where his handler is moving. Teaching rear end awareness can be quite the challenge but that's exactly why I enjoy teaching it from the very start!
So, here he is! Marvelous Max at 17 weeks old showing off his newly mastered trick; backing up in heel position.
Notice how I am using the isle to help him learn how to back up straight. If he goes crooked, he bumps into me or into the shelf causing him to self correct where is back legs are going. As his training continues, we'll work away from using a wall or physical barrier so he learns how to back up anywhere in a straight line. Also notice that he is backing up without a verbal cue, without leash pressure, without a food lure... He is simply backing up when I begin to back up! What a smart cookie ๐ช I love his little tail wag at the end!
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The superheroes turn 6 weeks old in the wee hours of the night. I suspect they know because look at these party animals!! It's almost 9pm and they are little manics celebrating away! ๐ฅณ ๐คฃ
Time flies when you're having fun. I honestly cannot believe they will be 6 weeks old tomorrow. ๐ฅบ
Brave puppies! Brought them in from their outdoor adventures to a clean pen and new toys on their puppy play gym (the PVC apparatus)... They loved it, especially when I shook it to make a bunch of noise!
๐ธ Outdoor photos coming soon!!
We told you they were ready to rumble! Dinah, Jefferson, Bruce and Ray were all about investigating the new toys in their pen.
A fan of belly rubs already ๐
Featuring "Clark," our little Superman.