| I recall that in the 8 week class I did with Blaise 1.5 years) that we learned it ALL in the beginning class. A huge mistake in my opinion (especially b/c it was compulsion based). I think if the dog is a puppy that formal heeling is too much to ask and it's better to work on the foundation things (sit, down, come, light leash work, etc.).
I think my friend who teaches OB for beginningers just a casual heel in her 6 week class.
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Laurie
Jedrick von den Dreibergen
Maddie von der Schroff SchH/VPG 3, IPO 3, TR1, BH, CD, RE, HITs, ARC-VX, CHIC, GSRC Gold HMA
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^Blaise^ BH, CGC 97-05 |