Focused Heelingwith Michael Ellis Torrent

Are you training for a specific (like IPO/Schutzhund or AKC Obedience), or looking for a more precise heel for everyday walks? Focused Heeling - Leerburg University

Master the Art of Precision: A Deep Dive into Michael Ellis's Focused Heeling

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An underrated aspect of the Ellis system is how the reward is delivered. To build a tight, straight heel, the reward must come from the handler’s face or left hip, depending on the stage of training. Delivering a reward from the wrong hand or pocket can inadvertently teach a dog to crab, wrap too far forward, or forge ahead. Phase 2: Teaching Position via Luring and Shaping

Alex felt a chill. That wasn’t in the official DVD. Are you training for a specific (like IPO/Schutzhund

“That was beautiful,” Michael said. “Where did you learn that last piece?”

To build the intense drive required for competition-level heeling, Ellis uses high-value rewards, typically food (tasty treats) or toys (tugs and balls). Handlers use these rewards to "lure" the dog into position. Over time, the physical lure is faded out, but the dog continues to look at the handler's face in anticipation of the reward. 4. The Reward Delivery System If you share with third parties, their policies apply

: Handlers build the dog's ability to maintain this focus over longer distances by randomizing reward timing to prevent predictability.