SDS Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Can somebody help me with any tips on training and perfecting a right hand finish. Myself and China have mastered the left hand finish but are struggling with a good way to teach right. My training instructor simply suggests a tit bit in hand and follow around back of legs. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaranth Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 That's the way I taught Merlyn and he's pretty good but Kleine wont stop soon enough in a right hand finish but wants to see your face - doesn't happen in a left hand finish so she just does that one ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmagic Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Have the dog, with lead on, sitting in front of you in the 'present' position. Step back with your right foot( so are standing with your right leg out behind you) and shift your weight on to that foot. Lead the dog ,with the right hand on the lead, past your right foot and round behind you, changing the lead to the left hand when round the back. With the left hand on the lead, bring the dog round to sit at your left hand side while bringing your weight back to your left foot. Bring your right foot back to level with your right foot. Praise and reward your dog. If you have a big dog you need to take a bigger step back than with a small dog. Stepping back is so that you can keep your balance while leading the dog round behind you. With this method the dog is learning to go tight round the right leg. As the dog gets the idea gradually shorten the step back until you are not moving the right foot at all. The dog will still go round your right foot and round to the left hand side. If the dog starts to go wide behind you stand in front of a wall leaving just enough room for the dog to go between you and the wall. It might be an idea to practice without the dog first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted September 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Thanks for that. Time to practice....................without getting tied up in knots I'll come back to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Rumpelstiltskin Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 Lol im training this with my partners Shepherds. Sheena goes to the left and was a beautiful tight finish (when she wants too) where as the other shepherd seems to keep lying down and its easier with a little treat in the hand and guide him round the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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