Hi everyone. Hope you are all well. So sorry for being MIA. It has been a full on few weeks. Unfortunately we lost our old Abby 😢 We also have little foster puppies and I had to dive deep to finish my MVP assignments. I will be going on holiday overseas and back into training mid January. Feel free to keep using this space to connect or jump back in after the holidays. @Anaelle Billaud has created a lovely challenge for us if you want to check it out 😊

Hi y’all! I’m filling up for Fiona (hope you feel better by the way, sending good vibes) So I picked roll over for this week challenge. The video quality is not great as it was dark and I couldn’t put my phone away from the light but I’ll try to do a better one! I only have Dagny’s demonstration as Aksel is still learning and my phone cut Harper’s because of a lack of storage but I want to say it was Dagny first time trying it and she nailed it after a few tries ! If it’s too hard for your dog, know that you can stop at step 3 and you’ll learn how to make a dog lay on its side which can be a useful trick when needing to be handled. You first have to find a good surface to work on. We worked on a hard surface because it’s flat and they roll over everywhere anyway, plus nothing would be stuck in there faces or hairs, but you have to be careful that they are not too crazy which could result in them hitting the ground too hard. In that case I’d recommend a soft surface or even grass but be careful that it is not too uneven and that there’s nothing that could hurt them (piece of stick, glass, snake,…) You’ll need a dog and treats for this trick Step 1 Have your dog in a down position. Let me know if I need to explain more on this one. Step 2 You’ll need to lure them so that their hips roll to one side. To achieve this you’ll start with your hand to their nose and lure their head to one side so that it makes a 90° angle with their body. They should roll on their hips on the opposite side. Step 3 You’ll need to make them lay on their side. To achieve this you either have to continue to lure their head towards their body like tou want a 180° angle and push lightly towards them so they have to fall to the side or make them look up and push lightly towards them so they have to fall back.This will make them lay on their side. If you stop here, bring back their head towards you in its natural position and reward. If not keep going with the movement and step 4 Step 4

Hi just checking in how everyone is going? What are you currently working on with your dogs?

New challenge has been posted and it looks like so much fun. Thank you for taking the time to write the instructions and video @Richard Ayoub Let’s get training it’s time to Orbit! 🌀 Remember to check in daily and keep active so we can build this community together 🙌🏻

What you’ll need - A happy, healthy dog. - Food/treats to reward - you’ll be holding food in both hands so make sure you have enough and don’t be cheap. - A clicker or verbal marker (doesn’t matter what your marker is. Just make sure it’s the same every time). - Phone or camera (or a friend to film). I recommend filming your sessions to identify what worked well and what didn’t. - Quiet, non-distracting space with good light - especially when starting out. Step-by-step Step 1 — Get a dog. Step 2 — Food in both hands. Hold a treat in each hand. Step 3 — Dog by your side — doesn’t matter which side. Start with the dog in a neutral standing position at your side if you need to. Step 4 — Lure from start to finish - Start by showing the lure (food) low near the dog’s nose and slowly move it to the target finished position (e.g., sit at your left). Keep the lure moving smoothly and clearly so the dog follows with their head and body. - Swap hands behind your back to keep a nice flowing movement. - Mark and reward only when the dog reaches the finished position. Click / “Yes!” the instant the dog is in the correct spot, then give the treat from the closest hand. Marking & rewarding — keep it clean 1. Always mark the finished position (click / “Yes!”) the instant it happens. Don’t mark early. 2. Reward from the closest hand so the dog learns the finish position - make sure you’ve got food readily available in both hands before starting the training session. 3. Avoid paying partway through 4. Don’t reward or let the dog take the treat while they’re still in motion or not in the finished position. If you reward mid-move, the dog may learn “get reward in the middle” — not what you want. If the dog makes a mistake 1. Correct with the lure: calmly place the lure back where it needs to be and guide them to the correct finish, then mark & reward. OR 1. Reset: Simply start the exercise again. Don’t get frustrated or tell your dog off - keep it neutral and short. If for whatever reason it’s just not happening then move on to something your dog knows how to do and end the session on a high.