Practice Figure Eights with People as Cones

Use this once your dog is solid on figure eights around cones or other objects.

  1. 1Ask a couple of helpers to stand in as your cones.
  2. 2Start with helpers standing far apart to create distance.
  3. 3Gradually move the helpers closer together for tighter turns.
  4. 4Use conversation with the helper or a hand touch to help your dog on the side nearer the "human cone."
  5. 5Once solid, try the same exercise with friends and their own dogs, taking turns.

Bring helpers closer only as your dog succeeds.

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