ROUND - EQUIPMENT NEEDED
In addition to the equipment used in Recall you will need -
- A traffic cone (or other suitable obstacle as described here) - the larger the better for the early
training of Round as the dog is less likely to knock it down or try
to jump over it.
- A clicker - this is not essential but if the dog is used to being trained with one it is a very useful tool to use, particularly when using the target stick as well. However, it is a very powerful tool as well and should not be used by inexperienced handlers - find a good dog trainer who can show you how to use it correctly and at exactly the right moment. Sheila Harper Canine Education stocks a variety of good books and videos about the subject and can recommend trainers who teach clicker training and courses that you may like to attend.
- A helper or trainer to either hold the target stick, or to lure the dog around the cone.
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METHOD ONE - target stick method
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A target stick - this is used to guide the dog round the cone. Some dogs need the added lure of a small dab of food (such as a piece of sausage) on the end of the stick. However, this food lure can over excite some dogs and make them too dependent on it being present for them to do the manoeuver - be aware of this.