Summary: Movement Improvement with Laura Reeves<br> Most important is to move properly for your breed. Don't follow the crowd.<br> Basic Movement of the Dog - Episode 3<br> To refresh on the basics of moving your dog in the ring, listen to Episode 3 on PureDogTalk.<br> Movement Improvement - Down and Back<br> In episode 3, we covered 1, 2, 3, go..... and how to line up your dog with the judge. The judge wants to see your dog's rear, not yours.<br> <br> To improve movement, you need to see what you can't from the end of your leash.<br> <br> Have someone else move your dog so you can watch.<br> Have someone videotape you moving your dog to evaluate how you are both together.<br> <br> How your dog is moving is one factor. How the two of you move together, is another story.<br> <br> If your dog is crabbing or sidewinding, try slowing down or re-positioning the collar higher on the neck.<br> <br> If the front is flailing and flopping, you may have too tight of a leash or holding the dog's head to high - lower your hand and let the dogs head down.<br> Movement Improvement - Going Around<br> Reach and Drive is not correct in every breed standard. While an Afghan floating around the ring is gorgeous to watch, it's difficult to achieve with a Bulldog.<br> <br> Again, video tape is your friend.<br> Movement Improvement - Equipment<br> Laura covers different collars and leashes in this episode. Sometimes a metal chain bothers a dog with sensitive hearing, and a simple switch to a soft choke solves the problem.<br> <br> Experiment with options to see how your dog performs.
