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Focused Heelingwith Michael Ellis Torrent
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The training is rooted in marker training, requiring a foundation in reward-based systems like food and tug play. Course Structure: The digital version includes

Focused heeling is a training technique that involves teaching your dog to maintain a steady, focused position by your side, even in distracting environments. This skill is essential for various dog sports, such as agility, obedience, and rally, as well as for everyday walks and outings. By mastering focused heeling, you can help your dog develop greater self-control, improve their responsiveness to commands, and strengthen your partnership.

To the uninitiated, heeling looks like a dog walking nicely at a owner’s side. However, in the context of Michael Ellis’s training system, "Focused Heeling" is a high-drive, highly precise behavior. It requires the dog to maintain a specific position relative to the handler (typically looking up at the handler’s face) while moving dynamically.

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