Backing Up is Fun to Do – Monday 8:00pm – Liz Maslow

Backing Up is an important movement skill, which helps the dog learn to use his body safely and efficiently. It’s a skill that is used in rally directly (the dreaded “3 Steps Back”), but it’s also helpful in strength and conditioning. And it comes in handy for any left pivots, like the one to glove #3 in utility.

Teaching a dog to back up is important for many dog sports, as it is a fundamental skill.

Walking backward or backing up doesn't come naturally to most dogs, so it's a dog training skill they have to learn. Teaching a dog to “back up” can come in handy when navigating tight spaces. It’s an important movement skill, which helps the dog learn to use their body safely and efficiently. It’s a skill that is used in rally directly (the dreaded “3 Steps Back”), but it’s also helpful in strength and conditioning. And it comes in handy for any left pivots, like the one to glove #3 in utility. It's also a way to help dogs who do agility become more aware of their hind end.

Join me online as we teach our dogs to “Back Away” from the handler independently, “Back Beside” the handler, “Back in Front” with the handlers, and some impressive and fun “Back Around” the handler & “Back Through” handler’s leg behaviors.

Teaching Approach:
Lecture and real time practice sessions. Written homework will be sent after each class.

You will need:

• A laptop, computer that can be manipulated, or iPad to join via zoom video
• A small quiet area for working, away from other household pets

Recommended for dogs who have taken at least Basic Canine Manners

Instructor: Liz Maslow

Email Liz with questions about this class.

Registrar: Sondra Makkonen

Email Sondra with questions about registration.