Spin & Twist
Description:
Dog spins and twists in both directions in a controlled manner with a distinct verbal and physical cue.
Method:
- BSPStanding in front of the dog with the disc held vertically in the throwing hand is Basic Standing Position (BSP), a foundational position in the Yachi Method. to Low High, Low High Bite, or Bite
- Drop
- Clockwise Spin
- Low High
- Drop
- Counter Clock Twist
- Low High
- Drop
- Repeat to 3 reps total
Max Time:
45 seconds
Lessons Learned:
- Patience by Dog
- Patience by Handler
- Waiting works
- Self Discipline
Purpose:
- Attention
Unsolicited eye contact or Attention is a great way to hook up with a dog. If you have something the dog wants he should give eye contact in order to for Access - Wait
Waiting on cue and situationally is extremely important for disc dog freestyle training. The competition field might not see too much waiting going on as everything is supposed to be - Spin or Twist behavior
- DriveDrive is focus and energy applied towards work. There are many kinds of Drive: social drive, tracking drive, prey drive, bite/kill, stalking, and food to name a few. Social drive, management
- Separating Spin or Twist
- Stance
The handler's stance is important. There are many ways to stand and each way you stand can say a different thing. Stances communicate pressure and direction. Switching stances sends information Shifting - Exploring Pressure
Pressure comes in many forms in dog training. Positional Pressure, Performance Pressure, Environmental Pressure, the Plane of the handler’s body. Pressure is a fact. How you wield it or leverage - Exploring Releases
